SLING TV announced a new collaboration with Barstool Sports on Friday. The Barstool Sports Channel is now available for SLING subscribers and SLING Free users. Furthermore, the new Barstool Sports Channel will offer sports and pop culture content. For example, expect to see the latest news as well as viral highlights.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Barstool Sports to bring the new Barstool Sports Channel to streaming TV audiences across America, giving broader exposure to their highly engaging content and personalities. We’re confident that Barstool’s incredibly engaged and loyal audience will embrace the SLING experience, where we continually push the boundaries in streaming live and on-demand TV.”
Michael Schwimmer, President, SLING TV
Offerings include live content from across the Barstool Sports brand stable of video podcasts, blogs and video series. Furthermore, expect special commentary for the new college football season. For example, the Barstool College Football Show is on the channel. In addition, Dave Portnoy’s ‘One Bite’ Pizza Review show is available.
Additionally, Brandon Walker’s College Football Show is a SLING exclusive. Walker’s show airs every Monday through Thursday. Specifically, fans can call in and test their knowledge live on SLING.
“Having our own channel on SLING is another way for Barstool to continue to move the goal post and break barriers in broadcast and streaming. We are ready to bring both Barstool and SLING’s engaged audiences our content and personalities in time for the college & pro football seasons and much more.”
Erika Nardini, CEO, Barstool Sports
Sling TV describes itself as “the first app-based TV service letting you stream live television and on-demand content over the internet.”
As part of the partnership, SLING will sponsor the Bartsool College Football Show. Live shows will stream on SLING ahead of several games.
Barstool TV
This new channel comes as Barstool Sports announced in July that they were the new title sponsor of the Arizona Bowl game on New Year’s Eve. Barstool founder Dave Portnoy made his intentions clear at the time when he said “we are getting into the live sports broadcast game.”
This appears to be another step towards a complete sports video network broadcasting games. Leagues are more open than ever to offering unique takes on live sports.
