Observed Signal · May 21, 2026 · Content Addition · Source: Cord Cutters News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Sling TV Adds Stingray Music Channels
Sling TV has added multiple Stingray music channels to both its paid plans and its free Freestream service, expanding the platform’s music offerings for viewers and increasing ad-supported inventory on its AVOD tier. Freestream — Sling’s free, ad-supported streaming TV service launched in 2023 and available on devices like Roku, smart TVs, Xbox and Comcast platforms — now carries Stingray channels alongside existing music options such as Vevo. Stingray Music, a Canada-based service that rebranded from Galaxie in 2014, provides continuous curated genre channels including Hot Country, Classic Rock, Easy Listening, Greatest Hits, Hit List and Smooth Jazz. The additions aim to enrich Sling’s audio-entertainment lineup for both free and paying customers.
Adds music channels to Sling’s paid and AVOD Freestream service, modestly expanding ad-supported inventory and content variety on a notable streaming platform.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Sling TV added Stingray music channels to both its paid plans and its free Freestream service.
- Specific Stingray channels added include Stingray Hot Country, Stingray Classic Rock, Stingray Easy Listening, Stingray Greatest Hits, Stingray Hit List, and Stingray Smooth Jazz.
- Freestream is Sling’s free ad-supported streaming television service launched in 2023 and has expanded to over 600 channels across multiple devices.
- Stingray Music is a Canada-based international music service that rebranded from Galaxie in 2014 and offers continuous curated genre channels.
- The new Stingray additions join other music offerings on Sling such as Vevo channels.
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State of Streaming Adds Stingray Music Profile
Stingray Music is a curated audio and music-video streaming app owned by Stingray Group. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the service was founded in 2007 and offers curated music video and audio channels on smart TVs, reporting more than 100 music channels. The publisher directory page lists the app as a streaming service with links to the corporate site (stingray.com) and notes the corporate family includes Stingray Group and related properties such as Qello Concerts. The State of Streaming page indicates there is currently no editorial coverage for Stingray Music on the site.
Stingray Adds TikTok Radio and 3 FAST Channels to Pluto TV
Stingray expanded its distribution deal with Paramount’s Pluto TV on February 21, 2026, adding four new FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) channels in the U.S. The new lineup includes TikTok Radio (playing full songs behind viral TikTok clips), Qello Concerts (concert films), Stingray DJAZZ (jazz performances) and ZenLIFE (wellness-focused programming). These channels join Stingray’s three existing Pluto TV channels and are positioned to increase viewer engagement on Pluto TV by offering niche, always-on music and lifestyle streams. The move is framed as part of a broader trend of FAST services using specialized, curated channels — and of social platforms like TikTok converging with linear-style streaming distribution to reach larger streaming audiences.
Roku Adds Four Free Live Sports Channels
Roku announced four new free live channels launching on Roku TVs and Roku streaming players starting June 1, 2026. The additions — FIFA Plus Women (channel 5243), Stingray Hooked (channel 5306), Sports Illustrated (channel 227), and FIFA Plus Espanol (channel 929) — are integrated into the Live TV guide and focus on sports and outdoor programming. The channels are available via The Roku Channel’s free ad-supported lineup, offering soccer coverage (including dedicated women's content and a Spanish-language feed), fishing programming, and 24/7 sports news and highlights. Roku positioned the expansion as part of its strategy to grow free, ad-supported streaming inventory and broaden content for cord-cutters across the United States and supported regions.
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