US EditionWarner Bros. Discovery Sues Sling TV Over Breach of Contract
Warner Bros. Discovery claims Sling TV's short-term Passes breach contracts by offering temporary channel access, risking $34 popular live channels' subscription revenue, lawsuit states.
- Warner Bros. Discovery sued Dish Network's Sling TV on September 9, 2025, alleging breach of contract over short-term viewing packages in New York federal court.
- The lawsuit follows Disney’s August 26 suit alleging Dish launched Day, Week, and Weekend Passes without prior consultation, challenging traditional pay-TV agreements.
- Sling TV introduced these passes allowing consumers to access premium content like TNT, CNN, and ESPN for as little as $4.99 per day without monthly subscriptions.
- Warner states the passes undervalue their channels, disrupt monthly subscription revenue, and seeks a court injunction to stop the unauthorized distribution immediately.
- The cases reflect growing industry tensions as evolving consumer demand for flexible, low-cost access pressures the traditional pay-TV model and licensing frameworks.
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After Disney, WBD sues Sling TV over "Day Pass" feature
The Warner Bros booth at San Diego Comic Con in 2018. (Photo by Gage Skidmore) Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) became the second company to sue Echostar and its streaming television service Sling TV over short-term subscriptions to its cable networks. In a complaint filed in federal court, WBD says Sling TV’s new “Day Pass” feature violates the terms of its distribution agreement, because it allows streamers to watch channels from TNT Sports and oth…
Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Sling TV Over Breach of Contract
Warner Bros. Discovery has initiated legal action against Dish Network’s Sling TV, filing a breach of contract lawsuit in New York federal court on Tuesday. The dispute centers on Sling TV’s introduction of short-term viewing packages, including day, weekend, and week-long passes, which allow consumers to access premium content without committing to a full monthly […] The post Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Sling TV Over Breach of Contract appeared…
Warner Bros Discovery, Second Media Major To Sue Sling For Mini TV Passes, Says Other Distributors Now Want Them
Warner Bros Discovery has followed Disney to law against Dish Network for its livestreaming service Sling TV offering limited-time programming packages. The two media giants are suing for breach of contract, with Warners the latest to allege that Sling’s new Day, Week and Weekend passes violate programming agreements. The declining linear TV ecosystem depends on a “longstanding industry-standard model” of monthly subscription services, it said…
Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Dish Over Sling TV Short-Term ‘Passes,’ Alleging Breach of Contract
The limited-time pay-TV packages offered by Dish Network’s Sling TV are in the legal crosshairs of another major media company: Warner Bros. Discovery has sued Dish, alleging the recently introduced Sling TV “Passes” violate the terms of their distribution agreement. Last month, Sling introduced a suite of new packages that let you sign up to get a little as 24 hours of live TV, or pay for just one weekend or a single week. Disney and ESPN sue…
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