{
  "id": 6135424,
  "title": "How to watch NFL 2026/27 with Sling",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/how-to-watch-nfl-2026-27-with-sling",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/sling-tv/how-to-watch-nfl-2026-27-with-sling"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026/27 NFL season is set to bring a fresh start to many teams, with new coaches and players making their marks. Patrick Mahomes, however, is not expected to return to the league for the foreseeable future. Despite this, there are signs of nostalgia as players like Aaron Donald of the Rams and Odell Beckham Jr. of the Giants show flashes of their 2010s glory.\n\nOne player who has made a unique impression is Cam Skattebo, who made a dramatic comeback after a dislocated ankle shortened his rookie season. He even demonstrated his agility by performing a backflip during practice, though this display was met with a stern warning from his new coach, John Harbaugh. He described Skattebo as \"infectious in a bad way,\" warning that his personality could be a liability.\n\nFernando Mendoza, the No.1 overall pick and Heisman Trophy winner, has had a rocky start to his NFL career. New coach Klint Kubiak has made it clear that Mendoza is not at the top of the pecking order, despite being drafted first overall.\n\nThe Rams are one of only two NFL teams to have won the Super Bowl on home soil, but with the next big game set to take place at SoFi Stadium, the Seahawks' favored team could pose a significant challenge. As fans gear up for the upcoming NFL season, Sling emerges as a cost-effective streaming option to catch all the action. Sling offers access to channels like FOX, CBS, NBC, ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and NFL Network, providing a comprehensive coverage of NFL games.\n\nHowever, CBS games are simulcast on Paramount Plus, requiring a Premium plan for $13.99/month. Sling Blue carries NFL Network, plus local affiliates from ABC, FOX, and NBC, while Sling Orange includes ESPN and ESPN2. The Sling Orange + Blue plan combines both for $60.99/month, offering a significant discount with 50% off the first month for new subscribers.",
  "summary": "Your ultimate guide on how to watch NFL 2026/27 with Sling — enabling you to live stream the new National Football League season from anywhere in the world.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}