I'm looking at subscribing to the Sling Orange package which includes...

ESPN3. Does that mean I'll have access to ESPNU games? I have Comcast/Xfinity internet FWIW.

My decision to cut the cord on cable basically hinges on how I can access ESPNU, as stupid as that may be. With so many VT football and basketball games on that station, I feel like it has to factor in. Sling offers an Orange and Blue sports add on for $5 and $10 respectively per month. The Orange offers ESPNU and the Blue offers NFLRedzone, which is another must have for me. I could subscribe to both add-on sports packages from September through March (and drop the Blue sports add-on after December), but there's no need to add the Orange sports package if I can get ESPNU through ESPN3.

I feel like I've gone through a similar type analysis once or twice per year for the last two or three years, and I end up defaulting back to cable. This time, I'm feeling a stronger commitment to pulling the plug on cable. Any guidance you all can provide is much appreciated.

Posted: 02/01/2019 at 9:26PM

I'm looking at subscribing to the Sling Orange package which includes... -- VaPoly10 02/01/2019 9:26PM

You might want to look at Hulu live tv as an option... -- hokeeron1 02/02/2019 09:02AM

Did this same comparison a couple months ago. Went with youtube.tv -- SavannaHokie 02/02/2019 04:25AM

An orange and blue package? Those are UVA colors you traitor!!! ** -- Late 80s Hokie 02/01/2019 11:25PM

Haha... reason enough to go w/Youtube ** -- VaPoly10 02/02/2019 09:24AM

I went with YouTubeTV just because it was simpler. -- Tafkam Hokie 02/01/2019 9:53PM

Exactly. I was on Sling a few years ago and quit when they split. They used -- 81_Hokie 02/02/2019 06:56AM

I had the same thought... how has your VT sports watching experience been -- VaPoly10 02/01/2019 10:12PM

Only had one issue so far -- Tafkam Hokie 02/01/2019 10:39PM

I'm happy with the service, but the main limitation is the network -- Baltimore Hokie 02/03/2019 12:09AM

So you don't use an OTA antenna for local broadcasts? ** -- EDGEMAN 02/02/2019 09:33AM

Nope. Can't get OTA broadcasts (as far as I know). -- Tafkam Hokie 02/02/2019 10:31AM

Before buying one, would ask your neighbors if they have any luck... -- EDGEMAN 02/02/2019 12:11PM

FWIW, I see exactly zero OTA antennas on houses anywhere near me -- Tafkam Hokie 02/02/2019 12:23PM

I'm going to put one in my attic. -- EDGEMAN 02/02/2019 12:28PM

Oh, make sure you actually see the picture on their television -- EDGEMAN 02/02/2019 12:20PM

If you have ESPN3 access, you have access to all games -- ElbertoHokie 02/01/2019 9:40PM

Thought so... thanks ** -- VaPoly10 02/01/2019 10:11PM

I'm looking at subscribing to the Sling Orange package which includes...

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