Watching local channels on Sling

Sling Blue, Sling Select, and Sling Orange & Blue include live streaming of some local channels, but access depends on where you live. 

Local channels are not included with Sling Orange.

Enter your ZIP below to see which local channels are available  

FOX DMA
 CHANNEL CALL SIGN
Atlanta WAGA
Austin KTBC
Chicago WFLD
Dallas/Fort Worth KDFW
Detroit WJBK
Gainesville WOGX
Houston KRIV
Los Angeles
 KTTV
Milwaukee WITI
Minneapolis/St. Paul
 KMSP
New York
 WNYW
Orlando/Daytona/Melbourne
 WOFL
Philadelphia WTXF
Phoenix KSAZ
San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose
 KTVU
Seattle KCPQ
Tampa/St. Petersburg
 WTVT
Washington, DC
 WTTG
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Missing local channels?

If you’re not able to see the local channels that are listed for your zip code, try:

  1. In your Sling app, visit Settings then select Location.
  2. Select Current location then follow the instructions on screen to confirm or update your location.

 

If you don’t see the option to edit your location, you can try restarting your router.

 

Get local channels for free with an Over the Air antenna

Using an over the air (OTA) antenna, most people can watch live local channels on their TV for free.

  • Adding an OTA antenna can help you add local channels to Sling for free no matter what your base plan is.
  • Before you buy an OTA antenna, confirm that the signal in your area is strong enough.
  • You can find OTA antennas at any big box store or major online retailer.
  • You'll complete the OTA setup through your TV's settings.

LG and Vizio TV's made in 2020 or later can use an OTA antenna to add local channels directly to your Sling guide.

  • Any local channels available by OTA antenna in your area, including channels not available with any Sling subscription, will show up in your Sling guide.
  • Learn how to watch local channels for free on LG TV's:

 

 

Please note: For some customers, local channels won't automatically show up in your Sling guide, but you can change the input of your TV to find them outside of Sling. On other devices local channels won't be available in your Sling guide.

 

Frequently asked questions

 

The local channels available on Sling vary by location. Depending on where you live, you may have limited access to local channels through Sling. 

Most people can get access to live local programming for free using an over-the-air antenna.

If you need help installing an indoor OTA antenna, you can schedule an appointment with OnTech services. They will send a technician to install and teach you how to use your antenna. 

For some customers, an outdoor antenna can improve signal enough to receive local channels.

You can get help installing and learning to use an outdoor antenna with our OnTech service.

  • If local channels are included with your Sling plan you'll see a Locals tab in your guide, and local programming will be integrated across your Sling experience.
  • If you’re using an OTA antenna with a 2020 or newer LG or Vizio TV, local channels will be integrated into your Sling guide on that device.
  • If you've used an OTA antenna to add local channels and aren't seeing them in your Sling guide, try switching your TV to a different input.
  • If you’re watching from a mobile device or location away from home, channels may vary.

Sling subscribers can record local channels that come with their Sling subscription, but not those channels that are added to your guide using an OTA antenna. 

Use the chart above to see which channels are included with Sling in your area - those channels can be recorded! 

Channels you're getting by over the air antenna will only appear on the device that's directly connected to the antenna. 

 

Not finding what you're after?

  • Our Chatbot can solve many problems 24/7. Click the Chat icon on your screen to begin.
  • Visit our Troubleshooting & Technical Issues page to find answers to FAQs and solutions to common problems.
  • For even more comprehensive viewing guides and sports schedules head over to sling.com/whatson.

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