Sling TV Discontinues Short-Term Cable Passes

The service, owned by Dish, introduced these flexible tiers last year as a way to access networks such as ESPN and CNN without committing to a full month of service. The rollout immediately triggered a lawsuit from Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery, who sought to block the passes via a preliminary injunction. While a federal judge ultimately ruled in favor of Sling TV, the company has now quietly retired the feature.

In a statement posted to its website, Sling TV framed the decision as part of an ongoing effort to innovate rather than a retreat. The company emphasized that its goal remains providing customers with control over their entertainment experience, despite the removal of the short-term access options. Customers were notified of the change via direct communication, marking the end of a brief experiment in granular, micro-subscription television.