Sling TV is most well-known for its paid live TV streaming service, but it also offers a free streaming service. Sling Freestream gives you hundreds of channels and thousands of on-demand titles, all without even needing an account, let alone a Sling TV subscription. Now, it's added nine more channels that you can stream for free (h/t Cord Cutter News).
Now, I'll be honest, not all free streaming channels are created equal, and sometimes, when new channels are announced, there's not much to get excited about. However, there are a few channels among these nine that genuinely intrigue me.
Horror Plus is the channel I'm most excited about. It's a constant feed of horror classics and more recent thrillers, and if you're someone who celebrates Halloween with some spooky movies, then this channel will let you get scared for free. If you prefer your thrills without chills, though, there's Halloween Plus. That channel still has some creepy tales and haunted house walkthroughs, but it also offers pumpkin carving tutorials.
Aside from channels aimed at spooky season, there are also a pair of Tyler Perry channels: one for comedy fans and one for those who love drama. There is also a pair of military-themed channels, Boots and Military Heroes, for those who are looking ahead to Veterans Day.
Here's the full list of all 9 new free channels coming to Sling Freestream:
- American Dumbest Videos
- BET Tyler Perry Comedy
- BET Tyler Perry Drama
- Xtreme Outdoor
- Gusto
- Horror Plus
- Halloween Plus
- Boot
- Military Heroes
Malcolm is Tom's Guide's resident expert on live TV streaming services, having tested every single one for himself.
Sling Freestream is officially a contender for best free streaming service
Adding these channels probably won't change most people's perception of Sling as a live TV streaming service, and to be fair, Sling TV is the company's core business. But this last tranche of channels gives Sling Freestream at least 40 new channels added in 2025 alone, and it's time to consider Freestream a contender for the best free streaming service alongside competitors Tubi and The Roku Channel.
As of this writing, there are over 600 free channels to stream on Freestream, including the nine that were just added. There are also thousands of on-demand shows and movies you can watch for free, provided you can suffer through some ads. You don't even need a Sling account to watch these, just the app or a web browser.
If you have a free Sling account, though, you do get some perks. Chief among these is 10 hours of free cloud DVR storage, so you can record shows and movies you want to watch later. You even get the ability to play a selection of video games like Pac-Man and Tetris. Again, you just need a free Sling account for this, not a paid Sling TV subscription.
So if streaming price hikes have you ready to tear your hair out, try Sling Freestream or another free streaming service, and save some serious cash while still being entertained. If you don't like it, at least you didn't spend any money trying.
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