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Women’s sports have been winning larger audiences over the last few years, with the WNBA and National Women’s Soccer League among those that have inked new rights deals amid the boom in ratings.
Sling has been leaning into the growth women’s sports viewership with its TV streaming plans, which require no contracts and can be tailored to your interests. One of the best live TV streaming services for sports, Sling allows you to find your favorite women’s teams and game times, keep track of live updates and scores and auto-record content so you can catch up on matches later.
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Sling offers three base plans: the individual Orange and Blue tiers and the combined Orange & Blue package starting at $45.99 per month. For a limited time, eligible subscribers in select markets can save up to 50 percent on their first month of Sling, bringing the price down to as low as $23 for the promo period.
The TV streamer carries popular sports channels including ABC, NBC, ESPN, Fox, FS1, TBS, TNT and more, so you can watch NWSL, WNBA, NCAA women’s teams and much more.
How to Find the Sling Best Plan for Your Favorite Women’s Sports
When you sign up for Sling, you can search for up to five channels to find the best TV streaming base plan for your favorite women’s sports. Then, you can customize your plan by adding Sports Extra ($11 to $15 per month); Auto Record with Unlimited DVR ($5 per month) to automatically record, store and rewatch content; or other premium add-on services (such as Max, Paramount+ with Showtime, MLB.TV, NBA TV and more) to expand your lineup of news, entertainment and sports channels. Plus, all subscriptions include over 600 free channels with Sling Freestream.
Below, keep reading to find out which packages and add-ons we recommend for every type of women’s sports superfan.
Natisha Hiedeman No. 2 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles the ball agains the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on Sept. 15, 2024, in New York City. Evan Bernstein/Getty Images
Best for WNBA
Sling Orange + Sports Extra
Base plan sports channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, FS1, NFL Network, USA, TBS, TNT
Sports Extra channels: NBA TV, ACCN, UESPN, MLB Network, Tennis Channel, NHL Network, SEC, ESPN News, more
Total no. of channels: 45+
Contract: None
DVR: Not included; add for $5 monthly
No. of devices supported: 1
Total price (excl. taxes and fees): $56.99 per month
$23 $45.99 50% off
Get Sling for $10 Off First Month
With the Sling Orange base plan (reg. $45.99 per month) and Sports Extra add-on ($11 per month), you can stream WNBA games on NBA TV, ESPN and ESPN3 (which simulcasts sports on ABC). Sling Orange is on sale for up to half off your first month; upgrade to the combined Orange & Blue tier (reg. $50.99 per month) to expand your channel lineup to ABC, Fox, NBC and more networks.
Want more college and pro basketball? Add NBA League Pass to your Sling subscription for $29.99 per month to stream up to 90 live games per week and keep up with your favorite out-of-market teams.
Caitlin Clark No. 22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes handles the ball against the LSU Lady Tigers during the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament National Championship at American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images
Best for NCAA
Sling Orange & Blue + Sports Extra
Base plan local channels: ABC, Fox, NBC
Base plan sports channels: ESPN, TNT, ESPN2, ESPN3, FS1, NFL Network, USA, TBS
Sports Extra channels: ACCN, UESPN, SEC, NBA TV, Tennis Channel, MLB Network, NHL Network, ESPN News, more
Total no. of channels: 60+
DVR: Included; up to 50 hours
No. of devices supported: 3
Contract: None
Total price (excl. taxes and fees): $80.99 per month
$33 $65.99 50% off
Save up to half off first month
Stream women’s college games including March Madness basketball, softball, volleyball, tennis and other popular NCAA sports with Sling’s Orange & Blue and Sports Extra add-on ($15 per month), which gives you access to your local ABC channel, Tennis Channel, TNT, ESPN, ESPN3 and other networks. Sling Orange & Blue is on sale for up to half off your first month; after that, it auto-renews at $65.99 per month.
If you want to watch CBS on Sling, you’ll need to add Paramount+ with Showtime (one month free, then $10 monthly) to your plan or use a digital antenna to access your local channels.
Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot to Madison Keys during the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 14, 2025, in Indian Wells, Calif. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images
Best for women’s Tennis
Sling Orange & Blue + Sports Extra
Base plan local channels: ABC, Fox, NBC
Base plan sports channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, FS1, NFL Network, USA, TBS, TNT
Sports Extra channels: Tennis Channel, NBA TV, ACCN, UESPN, MLB Network, NHL Network, SEC, ESPN News, more
Total no. of channels: 45+
DVR: Included; up to 50 hours
No. of devices supported: 3
Contract: None
Total price (excl. taxes and fees): $61.99 per month
$33 $65.99 50% off
Save Up to half off first month
Watch women’s tennis on the Tennis Channel when you add the Sports Extra service ($11 per month) to the Sling Orange & Blue base plan (reg. $65.99 per month), which also includes local ABC channel, ESPN and ESPN2. Sports Extra add-on lets you stream the BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells), the U.S. Open, the Australian Open, the Davis Cup and other tournaments.
All base plans are on sale for up to half off your first month; after that, the service auto-renews at $45.99 to $65.99 monthly, depending on the package. Plus, get your first month of Unlimited DVR free, then pay just $5 per month.
Trinity Rodman No. 2 of Washington Spirit with the ball pursued by Marta No. 10 of Orlando Pride during the NWSL Championship game between Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit at CPKC Stadium on Nov. 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/Getty Images
Best for women’s soccer
Sling Orange & Blue + Sports Extra
Base plan local channels: ABC, Fox, NBC
Base plan sports channels: USA, FS1, NFL Network, TBS, TNT
Total no. of channels: 50+
Unlimited DVR: Included; up to 50 hours
No. of devices supported: 3
Contract: None
Total price (excl. taxes and fees): $65.99 per month
$33 $65.99 50% off
Watch National Women’s Soccer League games on your local ABC channel, ESPN and ESPN2 when you subscribe to Sling’s combined Orange & Blue package, which starts at $35.99 for the first month and auto-renews at $45.99 monthly afterward.
Want to stream NWSL matches on CBS using Sling? Add Paramount+ with Showtime (first month free, then $10 monthly) or use a digital antenna to access your local CBS channel.
Nelly Korda of Bradenton, Fla. hits from 17th fairway during the during the first round of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give golf tournament at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, MI, USA Thursday, June 13, 2024. Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Best for women’s Golf
Sling Orange & Blue
Base plan local channels: ABC, Fox, NBC
Base plan sports channels: USA, FS1, NFL Network, TBS, TNT
Total no. of channels: 50+
Unlimited DVR: Included; up to 50 hours
No. of devices supported: 3
Contract: None
Total price (excl. taxes and fees): $65.99 per month
$33 $65.99 50% off
The best way to stream women’s pro golf tournaments is with the Sling Orange & Blue base plan ($65.99 per month) and the Sports Extra add-on ($15 per month). The configuration lets you stream NBC (in select markets), ESPN and the Golf Channel, allowing you to watch the U.S. Women’s Open, Women’s PGA Championship, Chevron Championship and more online.
Learn more about all of Sling’s TV streaming services, add-ons and more for watching women’s sports here.
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