$4.99 Gets You the Games on Sling TV. Not the Gimmicks.
EchoStar's (NASDAQ:SATS) Sling TV has launched innovative short-term streaming subscriptions starting at $4.99 for a Day Pass. The new flexible options include a $9.99 Weekend Pass and $14.99 Week Pass, providing access to popular channels like ESPN, Disney Channel, and TBS without long-term commitments.
The initiative, launched on August 12, 2025, directly challenges traditional streaming models and ESPN's recent $30 monthly fee. The passes include access to Sling Orange's channel lineup, featuring ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, TNT, TBS, Disney Channel, and other networks, positioning Sling TV as a consumer-friendly alternative in the streaming market.
EchoStar (NASDAQ:SATS) ha lanciato su Sling TV nuove opzioni di abbonamento short-term a partire da 4,99$ per un Day Pass. Le soluzioni flessibili comprendono inoltre un Weekend Pass da 9,99$ e un Week Pass da 14,99$, che permettono di guardare canali popolari come ESPN, Disney Channel e TBS senza vincoli a lungo termine.
L'iniziativa, partita il 12 agosto 2025, sfida direttamente i modelli tradizionali di streaming e il recente canone mensile di 30$ di ESPN. I pass offrono l'accesso alla lineup di Sling Orange, con ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, TNT, TBS, Disney Channel e altri network, presentando Sling TV come un'alternativa pi霉 conveniente per i consumatori nel mercato dello streaming.
EchoStar (NASDAQ:SATS) ha lanzado en Sling TV suscripciones cortas e innovadoras desde 4,99$ por un Day Pass. Las nuevas opciones flexibles incluyen un Weekend Pass de 9,99$ y un Week Pass de 14,99$, ofreciendo acceso a canales populares como ESPN, Disney Channel y TBS sin compromisos a largo plazo.
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EchoStar (NASDAQ:SATS) a lanc茅 sur Sling TV des abonnements courts et innovants 脿 partir de 4,99$ pour un Day Pass. Les nouvelles options flexibles incluent un Weekend Pass 脿 9,99$ et un Week Pass 脿 14,99$, offrant l'acc猫s 脿 des cha卯nes populaires comme ESPN, Disney Channel et TBS sans engagement 脿 long terme.
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EchoStar (NASDAQ:SATS) hat mit Sling TV innovative Kurzzeit-Streaming-Abos eingef眉hrt, beginnend bei 4,99$ f眉r ein Day Pass. Zu den neuen flexiblen Optionen geh枚ren ein Weekend Pass f眉r 9,99$ und ein Week Pass f眉r 14,99$, die Zugang zu beliebten Sendern wie ESPN, Disney Channel und TBS ohne langfristige Bindung erm枚glichen.
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- Introduction of flexible, low-cost streaming options starting at just $4.99
- Early traction and popularity of Day Pass subscriptions since August 12 launch
- Access to premium channels including ESPN without long-term commitments
- Competitive pricing significantly below competitor ESPN's $30 monthly fee
- Limited 24-hour, weekend, or weekly access periods may not suit all viewers
- Restricted to Sling Orange channel lineup only
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EchoStar challenges streaming giants with ultra-flexible, no-commitment Sling TV passes starting at $4.99, potentially disrupting industry pricing models.
EchoStar's Sling TV is making a bold strategic move with its new micro-subscription model that directly challenges traditional streaming economics. The introduction of Day ($4.99), Weekend ($9.99), and Week ($14.99) passes represents a fundamental shift in how streaming content is monetized and distributed.
This approach is particularly disruptive because it unbundles not just content, but time itself - allowing consumers to purchase access in smaller, more affordable increments. The timing alongside college football season is tactically shrewd, targeting high-value live sports viewers who might otherwise feel forced into more expensive long-term commitments with competitors.
The explicit positioning against Disney/ESPN's
The early traction mentioned suggests market validation, though concrete subscription figures are notably absent. The strategy also carries risks: these micro-transactions could cannibalize higher-value monthly subscriptions, potentially resulting in lower average revenue per user despite higher gross customer numbers.
For EchoStar, this represents a calculated bet that increasing total subscriber reach through flexible pricing will offset any potential ARPU decline, while positioning Sling as the consumer-friendly alternative in an increasingly crowded streaming landscape dominated by larger competitors with deeper content libraries.
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"This is the deal ESPN and Disney don't want you to know about," said Seth Van Sickel, Senior Vice President, Product and Operations, Sling TV. "They're charging
Sling TV is breaking the mold of expensive, rigid bundles with flexible Day, Weekend and Week Pass subscriptions 鈥� true pay-as-you-go instant access. This fan-first model challenges the old guard's outdated pricing playbook, exposing their dependence on market power and resistance to change. With no long-term contracts and lower costs, Sling puts control back in the hands of subscribers, signaling a shift toward competition that puts consumer value ahead of monopolistic control.
"EchoStar has a long track record of fighting for its customers," said Van Sickel. "We introduced ad-skipping technology with DISH TV, we were there first to offer live streaming TV with Sling, we led the charge to bring local channels to satellite TV, and we have always negotiated with programmers to keep consumer costs as low as possible. Our Day, Weekend and Week Pass subscriptions are just another way we're fighting to bring customers the programming they want with the flexibility they deserve."
Since launching on Aug. 12, Sling's Day subscriptions have quickly gained traction and popularity, proof that fans are demanding value, flexibility and control in streaming options. The short-term subscriptions are the latest move in EchoStar and Sling's mission to challenge industry norms by creating flexible, fan-first streaming solutions. This industry-first product gives subscribers instant, 24-hour access to live TV, sports and entertainment without a long-term commitment.
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No long-term contracts. No surprise bills. Just instant access to the live sports and TV you actually want.
Day Pass, Weekend Pass and Week Pass subscriptions include live and on-demand access to Sling Orange, including popular networks like ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, TNT, A&E, TBS, Disney Channel, Comedy Central, History Channel, CNN and more. For more information about Sling TV and the new passes, visit Sling.com.
About Sling TV
Sling TV is an Emmy庐 Award-winning live streaming TV service that provides more than 700 channels from today's most popular networks across its general market, Latino and international services. Sling TV offers three general market streaming services, Sling Orange, Sling Blue and Sling Select. In addition, Sling TV now offers its Day Pass, Week Pass and Weekend Pass subscriptions to Sling Orange. Sling TV offers customers access to free content via Sling Freestream, with more than 600 脿 la carte channels and services, plus Pay-Per-View events and movies on-demand. Sling TV provides a suite of stand-alone and add-on Spanish-language services and packages tailored to English-dominant, bilingual and Spanish-dominant
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