Why Sling TV is Great for the Holidays (2024)

Sling TV is a fantastic way to watch your favorite cable channels no matter what time of year it is. With regular plans starting at $40 per month (now 50% off), it’s hard to beat the value you’ll get with a Sling TV subscription, especially since it carries top cable channels like ESPN, TNT, FX, and more.

But at this time of year, when temperatures turn cold and indoor activities take on an even greater emphasis, a subscription to a top-quality streaming service is an absolute must. Sling is one of the best available, with plenty of incredible holiday-themed content for users to enjoy at Christmastime!

What Holiday Content is Available with Sling TV?

Sling TV carries Lifetime in both of its base plans, so you can choose to subscribe to Sling Orange or Blue and enjoy original holiday movies like “Planes, Trains and Christmas Trees,” “Christmas at the Chalet,” “Mistletoe Match” and many more.

Users who need even more original Christmas and holiday-themed movies can sign up for the Lifestyle Extra channel add-on pack. The package carries the Hallmark Channel, as well as Hallmark Movies & Mysteries and Hallmark Drama, so all of the Christmas flicks from those channels are available for an extra $6 per month.

Need Christmas decorating ideas? Enjoy tips and tricks from stars of HGTV shows on that channel, and get new recipe ideas for your holiday party on the Food Network. Sling’s free platform Sling Freestream also carries a wide variety of holiday content, from selections of TV series like “The Office” and “Seinfeld” for watching your favorite Christmas episodes of those shows to classic movies like “Miracle on 34th Street.”

For the kiddos, don’t forget about the Disney Channel, Nick Jr, and Cartoon Network (also included in both Orange and Blue base packages) offer a special lineup of holiday episodes from popular shows and animated Christmas specials. This array of festive content keeps the little ones entertained during school breaks and brings the entire family together for some wholesome holiday viewing.

And if you are in the mood for a Christmas marathon, you’ll find those on multiple channels that Sling carries. For example, AMC has a “Merry ‘80s Marathon” that starts on December 9 (featuring National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, The Great Outdoors, The Princess Bride, Ghostbusters 1-2 and Big), a “Santas Marathon” on the 10th (including Elf, Fred Claus, The Polar Express, The Year Without a Santa Claus, and Rankin-Bass specials), and a few others. And TNT and TBS, which come at no extra cost in both base packages, always run a 24-hour “A Christmas Story” marathon on December 24th.

Does Sling TV Carry Live Sports?

The holidays are well-known as being one of the top times of year for big-name sporting events. The NFL is scheduled to play several games on Christmas Eve exclusively on NFL Network, which is available with Sling’s Blue plan. Sling also carries ESPN and ESPN2 on their Orange plan, so the simultaneous “Monday Night Football” doubleheader edition of the “ManningCast” will be available to Sling subscribers in Week 14.

Speaking of ESPN, you can use your Sling subscription to watch the traditional NBA slate of games on Christmas day using that channel. The top teams from both conferences will be in action that day, including the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics (both at the top of the power rankings this week), along with the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and others.

How Much is Sling TV?

One of the top considerations for users when considering a new streaming service is price, especially around the holidays when money gets a little tighter. Fortunately, Sling is there to help with this problem too; at $40 per month, its streaming plans are some of the cheapest of any live TV service, particularly for services that carry channels like ESPN.

For a limited time, however, new customers can save even more on a Sling subscription thanks to an offer for 50% off the first month of service no matter which plan they sign up for. That reduces the price of Sling Orange or Blue to just $20 for one month, or $27.50 if users want to get all the channels of Sling Orange and Blue together.

Sling’s Holiday Features

Sling TV’s DVR options are a game-changer for holiday viewing. With the ability to record and store your favorite holiday movies and specials, you never have to miss a moment of the seasonal cheer. Whether it’s capturing every new Hallmark Christmas movie or saving classic holiday episodes from your favorite TV shows, Sling’s DVR ensures you have a personalized library of holiday content at your fingertips. This feature is particularly useful for families with busy holiday schedules, allowing them to watch and rewatch their festive favorites at their convenience.

Sling also comes with different profiles for each family member, ensuring that everyone’s favorite holiday content is easily accessible. Parents can curate a selection of kid-friendly holiday movies and shows, while adults can have their own list of classics and new releases. This feature simplifies navigation and enhances the viewing experience, making it easy for each person to find their holiday favorites in one place.