Sling TV is one of the best live streaming services right now, giving you the ability to watch a number of traditional cable channels without the traditional, locked-in price of a cable subscription. For Black Friday, you can save on Sling TV’s recently announced $5 day passes. That $5 price is the regular cost — for a limited time through November 30, a day pass to Sling Orange costs just $1 and includes access to 34 channels like ESPN, ESPN 2, and ESPN 3.
Besides ESPN, the Sling Orange Day Pass includes access to TNT and TBS, making it a solid option if you’re trying to watch the NBA, NFL, or college sports. The pass also includes kids’ channels like Disney Channel and Nick Jr., CNN for news, and HGTV and Food Network for purer forms of casual entertainment. Sling TV is Engadget’s pick for the best customizable live streaming service for a reason: You can add additional premium channels when you buy a pass, and they’ll be prorated for the length of time you choose. This way, even if a dollar doesn’t get you all the channels you need, you don’t need to pay much more to get them.
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It’s worth noting that even though this promotion takes place during Thanksgiving in the United States, a Sling Orange subscription will not give you access to the football games scheduled for this Thursday. To watch them, you’ll need at least a Sling Blue subscription, which includes FS1 and NFL Network but is not available as a day pass. A Sling Blue subscription currently starts at $46 per month.
Still, for your $1, which is about $4 off the price Sling TV normally charges, you’re getting a pretty good deal. Dozens of popular channels, access to Sling TV’s DVR feature, and the ability to use your subscription from a smartphone, tablet, web, or your TV. Plus, Sling TV’s interface is easy to navigate, which is something you want when you’re likely subscribing with a game or show in mind.
