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.
Which local channels are available in my area?
| 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 |
If your area isn't listed, or you don't see the channel you were hoping for, you may be able to get local channels for free with an over the air (OTA) antenna.
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.
- You don't need a specific Sling subscription to get local channels with an OTA antenna.
- 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.
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.
Sling keeps prices low by providing customizable packages without charging you for local channels that anyone can access for free with an over the air atenna.
Games that air on ABC often play simultaneously on ESPN 3 with a Sling Orange subscription.
Add an over the air antenna to get more local games for free.
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 your area has access to local channels through Sling or if you've connected through an OTA antenna, you'll see a Locals tab in your guide, and local programming will be integrated across your Sling experience.
Check the chart above to see what's included in your area.
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.
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.
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