Sling TV launches a $5 Day Pass for commitment-free cable
Sling Orange costs $46 per month and includes the likes of the Disney Channel and various ESPN channels (including ESPN 4K) as plan exclusives. You also get access to channels like TBS, TNT, CNN, AMC and Comedy Central that are shared across both Sling Orange and the more expensive Sling Blue plan. On paper, Orange seems like a good choice for sports fans, given ESPN's exclusive presence, but bear in mind that Fox Sports is a Blue plan-only channel.
Sling TV's new Day Pass offering arrives just ahead of the new football season, and allows people who really want to watch a particular game without committing long term to do so. The streaming service is also introducing Weekend ($10) and Week ($15) passes for when you're hoping to catch multiple traditional Pay-Per-View events or binge a series on a single pass. You can access more channels by adding one of Sling's category-specific packages, like Sports Extra, News Extra or Entertainment Extra. Sling Extras cost $1 per package for a Day Pass, $2 for a Weekend Pass and $3 for a Week Pass.
How much value you get from Sling's offering will depend on your viewing habits. If you find yourself buying lots of passes each month it's probably worth considering a standard Sling Blue or Orange plan, but if you're only interested in catching the occasional game, Sling TV's flexibility could be appealing.
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