Watch the NBA on Sling
Sling Blue includes TruTV, TNT and TBS so you can watch the NBA Playoffs with just one subscription.
April is a wonderful sports month. Just in the last week we’ve narrowed down our Final Four in both men’s and women’s March Madness tournaments and baseball season kicked off with a bang (especially if you’re a New York Yankees fan). With plenty of top shows heading for season finales and some of the best sports content headed your throughout the month, April is a fantastic time to sign up for Sling TV.
We’ve got the Final Four leading up to the college basketball National Championship, a full schedule of baseball ahead of us, the NBA and NHL playoffs kicking off and, don’t forget, the NFL draft. Luckily for us, live sports are available on Sling TV.
Here’s how to watch top sports content this month with Sling:
How to watch live sports with Sling
Sling Orange and Sling Blue get you plenty of access to live sports, but for the true sports fans out there check out the Sports Extra package. When paired with Sling Blue, the total cost of your first month would be just $31 and includes NFL Red Zone, Big Ten Network, Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, MLB Network, Tennis Channel and many more sports channels.
In addition, unlike some other cord-cutting streaming services, Sling actually carries TNT, TBS, TruTV and other Warner Bros. and Discovery owned networks. This means you will have full access to the the NBA season, including the entirety of the NBA playoffs, with the click of a button.
How to watch NBA Playoffs with Sling
The NBA playoffs will air across several networks, including ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. Luckily, those are all available with a stacked Sling package. Sling Orange + Blue gives you access to ABC, ESPN and TNT. But, if you add the Sports Extra package, you will also get access to NBA TV, which means you don’t have to miss a single NBA playoff game.
What’s the difference between Sling Blue and Sling Orange
- Sling Orange: The Sling Orange package has over 30 channels, including popular networks like ESPN, Disney Channel, CNN and HGTV. This is a popular pick for families and sports fans who want access to live game coverage and kid-friendly content. Sling Orange allows streaming on one device. Save 50% on your first month and pay just $23.
- Sling Blue: With more than 45 channels, Sling Blue caters to a wider audience with major networks like FOX, NBC, Bravo and National Geographic. This package is perfect for those who enjoy a nice mix of news, reality television and lifestyle programming. Sling Blue allows streaming on up to three devices. Save 50% on your first month and pay just $23.
What sports are on in the month of April?
- All month long: MLB
- Friday, April 4: Women’s Final Four
- Saturday April 5: Men’s Final Four
- Sunday, April 6: Women’s college basketball National Championship
- Monday, April 7: Men’s college basketball National Championship
- Saturday, April 19: NBA and NHL playoffs start
- April 24-26: The NFL draft begins
