Shark Week starts now! How to watch Discovery Channel on Sling with HBO Max
The week is full of Shark-related content on Discovery, starting on Sunday, July 20 and running until Saturday, July 26. From the launch of the special, Dancing with Sharks on Sunday, July 20 to the Battle for Shark Mountain on Saturday, July 26, Shark Week is jam-packed with shark-related learning.
Here's everything you need to know to watch Shark Week 2025 on HBO Max with Sling:
How to watch Shark Week on HBO Max with Sling
Shark Week is hosted by the Discovery Channel, and all of their content is available with an HBO Max add-on to your Sling TV subscription. Shark Week kicks off on Sunday, July 20 and ends on Saturday, July 26.
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How much does the Sling + HBO Max bundle cost?
Sling TV has several add-on packages that allow you to customize your at-home streaming experience with more sports, movies and entertainment. Get your first month of Sling for 50% off and score $5 off per month after that when you sign up for the Sling Blue and HBO Max bundle. Your first month of Sling Blue and Max add-on will start at $34.99 (normally $57.97) and include access to the HBO Max app, HBO Channels and On Demand. Prices will vary depending on other add-ons and offers you choose to include in your package. Here is a break down of the differences between Sling Orange and Sling Blue:
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