DIRECTV Stream vs Sling TV
For about the price of Sling Orange and Blue, DIRECTV Stream gives you local channels everywhere, unlimited DVR, unlimited screens and regional sports.
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Restrictions apply. Prices checked September 28, 2026 and subject to change. Plus taxes and fees.
Why DIRECTV Stream wins
Price
Less than Orange & Blue
$59.99 to start, against $60.99 for Sling’s full combo.
Locals
Everywhere
ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC where available. Sling has locals only in some markets.
DVR
Unlimited vs 50 hours
Record everything without deleting.
Sports
Regional networks + ESPN Unlimited
Neither is on Sling.
No more split lineups
One full lineup with local channels where available, unlimited cloud DVR and every screen at home.
Side by side
| DIRECTV Stream | Sling TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price to start | $59.99 first 3 months | $60.99 Orange & Blue |
| Local channels | Yes | Some markets |
| Cloud DVR | Unlimited | 50 hours |
| Screens at once at home | Unlimited | 1 to 4 |
| Regional sports networks | Yes | No |
| Free trial | 5 days | No |
| ESPN Unlimited included | Yes | No |
Live every day
The shows sports fans start the day with
Debate, highlights and late-night, live from the networks you know.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!ABC 
First TakeESPN 
The Pat McAfee ShowESPN 
Good Morning FootballNFL Network 
The HerdFS1
Premium networks such as HBO Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ and MGM+ are included with Premier or on us with select packages. Shows on local channels depend on your local stations. Shows and logos belong to their owners.
What you get with DIRECTV Stream
- Local channels, ESPN, TNT, TBS and FS1
- Unlimited screens at home
- ESPN Unlimited included
- Disney+ and Hulu (with ads) on Gemini
- Thousands of on-demand titles and unlimited cloud DVR
- No dish, no annual contract, 5-day free trial
What you leave behind
- Missing local channels
- A 50-hour DVR
- Split Orange and Blue lineups
Budget does not have to mean less
Sling splits its channels across Orange and Blue, limits DVR to 50 hours and carries local channels only in some markets. DIRECTV Stream starts at $59.99 a month for your first 3 months with a full lineup, locals, unlimited DVR and unlimited screens.
DIRECTV Stream vs Sling TV questions
Straight answers. Anything else, ask our team.
Is DIRECTV Stream more than Sling?
To start, no. $59.99 a month for your first 3 months against $60.99 for Sling Orange & Blue.
Does Sling have local channels?
Only in some markets. DIRECTV Stream carries locals where available.
How much DVR does Sling include?
50 hours. DIRECTV Stream includes unlimited cloud DVR.
More comparisons
On DIRECTV Stream
The channels you actually watch
News, sports, movies and kids, live and on demand, in one app.
Channels vary by package and market.
Get DIRECTV Stream with $30 off
New customers get a 5-day free trial and DIRECTV Stream’s current new-customer price. No annual contract. Cancel anytime.
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