Sling vs. YouTube TV deals: Get Sling for $23/month

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In the increasingly saturated live streaming market, it can be difficult to figure out which platform is the best choice for your streaming needs. When it comes to live sports, Sling TV is the best and most affordable option. The platform’s Orange + Blue plan, currently discounted to an unbeatable $33/month for the first month, lets you stream almost every live sporting event throughout the year, starting with the NCAA Bowl, whose playoffs begin on Friday, March 20th .December, begin.

Sling’s Orange + Blue plan’s channel lineup includes everything from sports channels like ESPN, the NFL Network, and FS1, as well as popular cable channels like AMC, E!, FX, MTV, Showtime, TLC, and more. You can check out the full channel lineup here. Plus, there are no long-term contracts, so you can change your station lineup at any time. Additionally, a DVR is included so you can watch reruns of your favorite shows as well as thousands of on-demand shows and movies.

Sling plans also let you stream live TV from your phone, computer, tablet, and TV via the Sling app. Sling Orange + Blue subscribers can also stream on up to four devices simultaneously (Sling Blue customers can stream on up to three devices, while Sling Orange members can only watch on one device at a time).

Sports lovers can also opt for Sling’s Orange plan for a cheaper option. For just $23 per month for the first month (a 50% discount off the typical price of $46 per month), you’ll still have access to ESPN, as well as over 30 other cable channels including TNT, TBS, and CNN. You can check out Sling Orange’s full channel lineup here.

Sling’s steep discounts come amid price hikes on other live streaming platforms like YouTube TV, up to $82.99 per month, further setting Sling apart from the competition. All Sling plans not only come with 50% off the first month, but also a free month of AMC+.