The 2026 midterm elections are here and voters across the country are casting their ballots for key races on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3.
From closely contested congressional seats to gubernatorial races and ballot measures, election night is one of the biggest live coverage events of the year.
With Sling TV, you can stream live election coverage, breaking news, expert analysis and real-time results
without needing a traditional cable subscription.So, if you're following the battle for control of Congress, checking the latest results in your state or keeping up with major election night developments nationwide, Sling makes it easy to watch live news coverage from wherever you are.
Here's how to watch the 2026 election results live with Sling
so you don't miss a moment of election night coverage.
How to stream Election 2026 results
To stream Election news with Sling, you'll need to decide which news plan is right for you: Sling Orange + Blue, Sling Orange or Sling Blue. Sling offers monthly plans for news watchers, including a News Extra add-on.
Want to get CNN or BBC World News? Sign up for any Sling subscription. Only looking for FOX News or MSNBC? Get a Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue plan. See the full breakdown of news channels and price comparison below.
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What is Sling's New Extra add-on?
The Sling News Extra add-on gives you expanded access to breaking news, live news and more. Whether you want to keep up with politics, world events or the latest headlines, this package has you covered. Here's what Sling's News Extra add-on includes (depending on the package you select):
- Sling Orange: This is Sling's base plan with over 30 channels, including CNN, BBC America, Bloomberg TV+, VICE and more.
- News Extra add-on: For those who want even more news, you can get this add-on for an additional nine news channels to your Sling Orange plan, including NewsNation, NewsMax, HLN, SCI, News18, NDTV World, CGTN, Law & Crime and OAN.
How much does Sling's News Extra add-on cost?
- $6 per month when added to Sling Orange or Sling Blue
- $6 per month when added to Sling Orange + Blue
What add-ons are available for a Sling Pass?
Sling offers a variety of extras that you can add on to any Sling package, but there are several available for Sling passes:
- Sports extra
- Entertainment/Hollywood extra
- News extra
- Heartland extra
What's the difference between Sling Blue and Sling Orange+ Blue?
- Sling Orange: The Sling Orange package has over 30 channels, including popular networks like ESPN, Disney Channel, CNN and HGTV. This is a popular pick for families and sports fans who want access to live game coverage and kid-friendly content. Sling Orange allows streaming on one device.
- Sling Blue: The Sling Blue package includes 40+ channels, including NFL Network, Bravo, CNN, FOX News, and more. You can stream up to three devices simultaneously with the Sling Blue plan.
- Sling Orange + Blue: The Sling Orange + Blue package offers 50+ live channels, including ESPN, NFL Network, USA, TNT, Bravo, FOX News, CNN and more. With this plan, you can also watch on up to four devices at a time.
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When will we know the 2026 election results?
According to Reuters, the first results will begin to trickle in soon after the polls close. Indiana and Kentucky will be among the first states to close their polls at 6 p.m. ET, followed by Georgia, South Carolina, Vermont and Virginia at 7 p.m. ET. Read more about the process here.
What time do polls close on Election Day?
Most states open their polls at 7 a.m. local time, but closing times vary by state. Here's a full breakdown of when polls close across the U.S.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Don't have cable? Here's how to watch the 2026 Election results live with Sling
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