Never Miss the Game: SLING TV's Auto Record Makes DVR Management Obsolete This March

Tired of scrambling to set your DVR before March Madness games tip off? SLING TV just solved that problem with Auto Record, a new feature that does the heavy lifting for you.

Here’s the reality: Between work, life, and unpredictable schedules, catching live sports is harder than ever. Even if you remember to record, your DVR space fills up fast. SLING TV’s new Auto Record feature flips the script entirely—watch while recording happens automatically the moment you opt in.

How It Works: The Setup

Once you subscribe to DVR Plus ($5/month), enabling Auto Record is straightforward. After opting in, the platform automatically records games across major leagues: NCAA Football, NFL, NBA, NCAA Men’s Basketball, MLB, NHL, Premier League, NCAAW, WNBA, Bundesliga, and La Liga Santander.

Each game stays in your library for three days post-broadcast, giving you a real window to catch up. Best part? These auto-recordings don’t count against your standard 200-hour DVR storage limit, meaning you get premium capacity without the storage anxiety.

Why This Matters for Sports Fans

The March Madness Advantage: Buzzer-beaters and Cinderella stories don’t wait for your schedule. With Auto Record handling the technical side, you can watch when you’re ready—whether that’s lunch break, after work, or 2 AM on a Wednesday.

The Flexibility Factor: You’re not locked into watching full games. Jump in at any moment, skip the halftime lull, or rewatch clutch moments without sitting through commercials. That’s control.

Enhanced Features Beyond Auto Record

SLING TV didn’t stop at Auto Record. The platform rolled out complementary tools:

Sports Scores just got a facelift—swipe through matchups, check live scores, and jump directly into any game without hunting through menus. Available now on Amazon, Android, and Apple TV devices, with rollout to others coming soon.

Sports Side View tackles the “I’m busy but want to watch” dilemma. Minimize any game into a corner overlay while you handle spreadsheets, emails, or presentations. Watch while recording and working—problem solved.

Availability & Launch Details

Auto Record is live on Roku, Samsung, Vizio, and Xbox. Other devices get access within the coming weeks. New and returning subscribers can test DVR Plus free for the first month, making this a low-risk way to upgrade your experience.

The timing is intentional: March Madness is nearly here, and SLING TV is betting that fans want flexibility, not frustration. Whether you’re a casual viewer or someone who catches every tournament game, Auto Record removes one more friction point from your streaming life.

Bottom line: The era of manual DVR scheduling is over. SLING TV is letting users record and watch on their own terms.