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50 Things to Watch During the Sling Free Trial, August 1-20

From Aug. 1 to 20, new and former Sling subscribers are getting a free preview of all the content on the service. Here's what to watch.

Before the football season touches down, tackle everything Sling TV has to offer.

For a limited time, new and former* Sling subscribers can enjoy a free trial of our service until Aug. 20. And we’re not just talking about our Sling Orange and Blue base packages; all Sling Extra packs and premium channels will be available as well. That means you can watch the NFL preseason and other sports content, plus blockbuster movies, Emmy-nominated dramas, reality TV favorites, breaking news, hilarious comedies, gripping true crime stories, and everything else Sling TV has to offer – all for free.

To help guide you through the hundreds of thousands of hours of content available live and on-demand, we hand-picked 50 things to watch in a variety of genres. Check out our list below and use the link to subscribe and start your free trial today!

Note: The Sling TV Free Trial has ended, but you can use the link below to get a special offer on your first month of Sling.

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Hit Movies and Extra Packs

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In addition to the 50+ channels offered with Sling Orange + Blue, premium channels like Starz, SHOWTIME, and EPIX will be available during the free trial. Watch all the biggest movies and hit series, along with specialty channels like Reelz, Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network, and much more. Here’s a quick look at some of our favorites.

Live Sports and Documentaries

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Sling always has a ton of live sports and this August, you can scout your fantasy football team with the NFL preseason, check out the best pro wrestling with AEW and WWE, and kick off the biggest soccer season in years with the opening match week of Premier League. If that’s not enough sports, check out documentaries on Yankee legend Derek Jeter and the unique history of point guards from New York City.

Drama

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Get in your feelings with some of the best and most acclaimed dramas on television. Here are a few of our favorite picks this month.

Binge

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With the sweltering August heat, you may find yourself in need of an indoor day of binge-watching. With thousands of shows available to watch on-demand, Sling TV plus air conditioning is all you need to make it through the month.

Comedy

We could all use a laugh these days and whether you’re looking for something new to tickle your funny bone or a classic comedy from back in the day, Sling has more chuckles than a clown convention.

Sci-Fi and Horror

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If jump scares and mind-bending sci-fi are more your thing, Sling has plenty of that as well. Here are just a few of the new and upcoming shows to watch this month.

True Crime

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As #TrueCrimeSummer continues, Investigation Discovery has a ton of new premieres. For even more true crime, add the Lifestyle Extra pack with Oxygen True Crime!

Cooking and Competition

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Cooking doesn’t have to be competitive, but honestly, it’s often more fun when it is. August has a bushell of premieres in the competitive cooking and reality competition genres; here’s what we’re hungry for.

Reality

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If you’re more of a fan of traditional reality shows, here’s our list of the best shows premiering before Aug. 20.

Music

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And finally, since summer is the time to blast music from open windows, here’s our picks for the best music-related content to watch during your free trial.