Early this year, DirecTV Stream launched skinny bundles that cost a fraction of the price of its notoriously expensive packages. Not one to be outdone on affordability, Sling is introducing its cheapest plan yet: Sling Select. At just $20/month, subscribers get 11 popular live channels, plus the usual 50 hours of DVR and 3 simultaneous streams. Depending on where you live, you might also get local channels with this Sling plan.
Below, we try to answer every question you might have about Sling Select.
Summary:
- Price: $19.99/month + tax
- Channels: More than 10, including local channels in certain markets
- How to sign up: You can sign up directly on the app or website.
Who can get Sling Select?
Anyone with an internet speed of at least 3 Mbps can sign up for Sling Select. It works on most streaming devices and accepts credit, debit, PayPal, and Apple Pay as methods of payment.
How do I sign up for Sling Select?
You can sign up on the Sling app or website.
How much does Sling Select cost?
Sling Select costs $19.99/month, making it $26 cheaper than Sling Orange and $31 cheaper than Sling Blue.
If you get one to two local channels where you live, you have to pay an extra $5/month. If you get three local channels, that fee goes up to $10/month.
Does Sling Select have a free trial?
No, Sling doesn't have a free trial. However, it does offer a Day Pass, which gives you 24-hour access to all of its channels for $4.99.
Does Sling Select come with cloud DVR?
Yes. Like other Sling plans, Sling Select comes with 50 hours of DVR. It also allows up to three concurrent streams.
What channels are available on Select Sling?
As of this writing, Sling Select comes with 11 channels. That includes three Fox channels, National Geographic, and NFL Network. It also offers local ABC, NBC, and FOX in 27 markets.
Channel lineup
- ABC*
- Fox News
- National Geographic
- GRIT
- NFL Network
- FOX*
- FX
- FS1
- MeTV
- NBC*
- Game Show Network
- Heroes & Icons
- Lifetime Movie Network
- Vice
*Available in select markets
Does Select Sling have local channels?
Yes, but they're only available in 27 markets, and they cost extra. You can check this page to see if your area is covered.
If you get one or two local channels where you live, Sling Select will charge you an extra $5/month. If you get all three local channels (a likely case if you live in a big city like Los Angeles, New York, or Chicago), then you'll have to pay $10/month. There's currently no option to opt out of paying for local channels.
The local channels Sling Select offers are ABC, NBC, and FOX. Missing in the lineup are CBS, PBS, and CW.
Are add-ons available for Sling Select?
Yes. Sling has a wide array of extras and individual streaming services you can tack on to Sling Select.
The add-on packages carry about 5 to 10 channels that cater to a specific interest, like entertainment or news, and usually cost $6/month. Meanwhile, the individual streaming services you can add a la carte include HBO Max, Starz, MGM+, and Paramount+.
What other live TV streaming services can you get for the same price or less?
- Frndly ($8/month, $12 cheaper than Sling Select)
- Includes A&E, History, Hallmark, and Lifetime
- Unlimited DVR
- Philo ($28/month, $8 more expensive than Sling Select)
- Includes AMC, Food Network, HGTV, TLC, and Nickelodeon
- Unlimited DVR
- DirecTV Stream MyEntertainment ($35/month, $15 more expensive than Sling Select)
- Includes Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Bravo, HGTV, Fox News, MSNBC, CNN
- Unlimited DVR
- Sling Blue ($51/month, $31 more expensive than Sling Select)
- Includes CNN, Bloomberg, MSNBC, and local channels in select markets
- 50 hours of DVR
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your Select Sling subscription anytime. Since you pay monthly, there's no need to worry about cancellation fees.