Sling TV to Add ESPN3 into Channel Guide, A First for the Pay-TV Industry
January 05 2016 - 6:30PM
Business Wire
- ESPN3 programming available at no extra
cost in the “Best of Live TV” package
- Adds thousands of live and on-demand
events, including NCAA Championships and a number of global
sports
ESPN3, a live multi-screen digital network that delivers
thousands of live and on-demand sporting events annually, is set to
launch within Sling TV’s “Best of Live TV” package later this
quarter. This is the first time that ESPN3 will be integrated
directly within a pay-TV provider’s channel guide.
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ESPN3, a live multi-screen digital
network that delivers thousands of live and on-demand sporting
events annually, is set to launch within Sling TV's "Best of Live
TV" package, marking the first time that ESPN3 will be integrated
directly within a pay-TV provider's channel guide.
“By incorporating ESPN3 into our service, Sling TV continues to
lead as the premier destination for watching live and on-demand
sports without a traditional pay-TV subscription,” said Roger
Lynch, CEO of Sling TV. “With thousands of live and on-demand
events from ESPN3, combined with Sling TV’s next generation
interface, it’s never been easier for fans to watch their favorite
teams.”
ESPN3 brings “Best of Live TV” customers access to thousands of
live and on-demand events, including college football, college
basketball, NCAA Championships, tennis, soccer, cricket and more,
all within the Sling TV app.
In addition to ESPN, ESPN2 and now, ESPN3 in the “Best of Live
TV” package, customers can supplement their sports programming with
the “Sports Extra” add-on pack for $5 more per month. For more on
the “Sports Extra” offering, click here.
Access to the WatchESPN app and WatchESPN.com remains available
at no additional cost to all “Best of Live TV” subscribers on
computers, smartphones, tablets and connected devices.
Sling TV Lineup
Sling TV’s “Best of Live TV” includes more than 20 channels for
$20 per month. The package delivers ESPN, ESPN2, AMC, A&E, TNT,
HISTORY, H2, TBS, Food Network, HGTV, Travel Channel, IFC, El Rey,
Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, ABC Family (to become Freeform later
this month), Disney Channel, CNN, Bloomberg TV, Lifetime and
Galavisión. This package additionally features live access to
WatchESPN, including ESPN3 and on-demand content. Customers can
choose to customize their entertainment experience with the
addition of HBO for $15 per month. Additional a la carte-like
add-ons include “Sports Extra,” “Hollywood Extra,” “Kids Extra,”
“Lifestyle Extra,” “World News Extra” and Spanish language add-ons,
“Deportes Extras” and “Películas & Novelas Extra,” each for $5
per month. In addition to live channels and VOD entertainment,
Sling TV customers have access to popular content from Maker
Studios.
About Sling TV
Sling TV L.L.C., a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation
(NASDAQ: DISH), provides over-the-top television services including
domestic and international live and Video-On-Demand programming. It
is available on televisions, tablets, computers and smartphones.
The Sling TV programming portfolio includes content from
Disney/ESPN, HBO, AMC, A&E, Turner, Scripps, EPIX, Univision
and Maker Studios. Sling Latino offers a suite of standalone and
add-on Spanish-language programming packages tailored to
English-dominant, bilingual and Spanish-dominant U.S. households.
Sling International currently provides more than 200 channels in 18
languages across multiple devices to U.S. households. Sling TV is a
next-generation service that meets the entertainment needs of
today’s contemporary viewers. Visit www.Sling.com.
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Sling TVCandace Dean,
303-723-2985candace@sling.comorESPNKristie Chong Adler,
646-547-5637kristie.adler@espn.com
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