Sling's $1 Day Pass Offers Affordable Streaming for 2026 College Basketball Tournament

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Sling TV is offering 1, 3, and 7 Day Passes starting at $4.99 to give fans access to the channels airing the 2026 college basketball tournaments, including ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and TBS. Sling is also running an 'Underdog' promotion where customers who purchase a Day Pass between March 19-22 can get their next Day Pass for just $1 if a 12-16 seed team advances to the third round of either the men's or women's tournament.

Why it matters

Sling's flexible streaming options and special promotions make it an affordable way for college basketball fans to watch the tournaments, especially those on a budget or only interested in catching certain games. This helps increase access to the popular events.

The details

Sling's 1 Day Pass starts at $4.99 and gives customers 24 hours of access to Sling Orange channels like ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and TBS. Customers can also add the $1 Sling Sports Extra package to get more channels like ESPNU and ESPNews. The 3 Day Pass is $9.99 and the 7 Day Pass is $14.99, providing more viewing time. Sling's 'Underdog' promotion from March 19-22 offers a $1 Day Pass to customers if a 12-16 seed team advances to the third round of either the men's or women's tournament.

• The 2026 men's college basketball tournament starts on Tuesday, March 17, and runs through Monday, April 6.
• The 2026 women's college basketball tournament begins Wednesday, March 18, and runs through Sunday, April 5.
• Sling's 'Underdog' promotion runs from March 19-22, 2026.

What’s next

Customers can visit Sling.com/Underdog to learn more about the promotion and sign up for Sling Day Passes to watch the 2026 college basketball tournaments.