Sling TV vs DIRECTV Stream
Watchmode tracks 51+ live TV channels across Sling TV plans and add-ons and 240+ across DIRECTV Stream, with 37 channels in both tracked lineups. Compare the aggregate lineups below, then confirm package and ZIP-code availability.
Sling TV
51+
Across tracked Sling TV plans and add-ons
DIRECTV Stream
240+
Across tracked DIRECTV Stream plans and add-ons
Overlap
37
Channels in both tracked aggregate lineups
Differences
27
Channels that appear on only one side below
Sling TV
51+ channels across tracked plans and add-ons
DIRECTV Stream
240+ channels across tracked plans and add-ons
Which service is better for live TV?
DIRECTV Stream has the broader tracked lineup on this page, with 240+ live TV channels across plans and add-ons versus 51+ for Sling TV. These are aggregate counts, not channels included in every package, so check the channel gap list before choosing. DIRECTV Stream has 25 compared-only channels in this matrix.
Shared channels include ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, NFL Network, TNT, and TBS, and more.
Channel comparison
| Channel | Sling TV | DIRECTV Stream |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN | ✓ | ✓ |
| ESPN2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| FS1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| FS2 | — | ✓ |
| NFL Network | ✓ | ✓ |
| NBA TV | — | ✓ |
| MLB Network | — | ✓ |
| TNT | ✓ | ✓ |
| TBS | ✓ | ✓ |
| USA Network | — | ✓ |
| TLC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ABC | — | — |
| CBS | — | — |
| FOX | — | — |
| NBC | — | — |
| HGTV | ✓ | ✓ |
| Food Network | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hallmark Channel | — | ✓ |
| Disney Channel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nickelodeon | — | ✓ |
| Cartoon Network | ✓ | ✓ |
| Freeform | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lifetime | ✓ | ✓ |
| Comedy Central | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bravo | ✓ | ✓ |
| AMC | ✓ | ✓ |
| FX | ✓ | ✓ |
| FXX | — | ✓ |
| Discovery Channel | ✓ | — |
| History Channel | ✓ | — |
| National Geographic | ✓ | ✓ |
| BBC America | ✓ | ✓ |
| E | ✓ | ✓ |
| MTV | — | ✓ |
| VH1 | — | ✓ |
| Paramount Network | — | ✓ |
| TV Land | — | ✓ |
| SYFY | ✓ | ✓ |
| truTV | ✓ | ✓ |
| Oxygen | — | — |
| OWN | — | ✓ |
| WE TV | — | ✓ |
| BET | ✓ | ✓ |
| IFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| TCM | — | ✓ |
| Cooking Channel | — | ✓ |
| Travel Channel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal Planet | — | ✓ |
| Game Show Network | — | ✓ |
| CNBC | — | ✓ |
| Telemundo | — | — |
| Univision | — | — |
| Disney XD | — | ✓ |
| Disney Junior | — | ✓ |
| Golf Channel | — | ✓ |
| Tennis Channel | — | ✓ |
| NHL Network | — | ✓ |
| CBS Sports Network | — | ✓ |
| Big Ten Network | — | — |
| SEC Network | — | — |
| ACC Network | — | — |
| ESPNU | — | ✓ |
| PBS | — | — |
Channel gaps to check
Only in the tracked Sling TV lineup
Only in the tracked DIRECTV Stream lineup
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Sling TV vs DIRECTV Stream FAQ
- Does Sling TV or DIRECTV Stream have more channels?
- Watchmode tracks a broader aggregate lineup for DIRECTV Stream: 240+ live TV channels across plans and add-ons versus 51+ for Sling TV. Individual packages vary.
- What channels do Sling TV and DIRECTV Stream have in common?
- The tracked Sling TV and DIRECTV Stream lineups share 37 channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, and FS1. Availability still varies by plan and location.
- What channels does Sling TV have that DIRECTV Stream does not?
- Watchmode lists Discovery Channel and History Channel for Sling TV but not in the tracked DIRECTV Stream lineup. Confirm plan availability before subscribing.
- What channels does DIRECTV Stream have that Sling TV does not?
- Watchmode lists FS2, NBA TV, MLB Network, USA Network, and Hallmark Channel, and more for DIRECTV Stream but not in the tracked Sling TV lineup. Confirm plan availability before subscribing.