Sky is introducing a new offering in 2026, shaking up its services. The TV provider has announced the launch of an innovative Ultimate plan that combines premium channels such as Sky Atlantic, Sky One, and Sky Documentaries with popular streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+. Additionally, the forthcoming HBO Max will be included upon its debut this week, offering a variety of sought-after shows on demand at no extra charge. Subscribers will also gain access to Hayu later this year, delivering a diverse range of reality TV content to audiences in the UK.
Even though the full launch of Hayu is set for July, Sky has pleasantly surprised fans by providing an early glimpse. An update named “Taste of Hayu” has been rolled out, granting viewers access to over 150 episodes from some of the platform’s most beloved franchises.
Included in this preview are shows like Below Deck Mediterranean, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and Vanderpump Rules.
This preview is accessible to Sky Stream and Sky Glass customers with the Ultimate TV package, as well as Sky Q and Sky+ users. Selected seasons can be viewed on demand.
The complete rollout of Hayu in July will unlock the entire catalog, enabling reality enthusiasts to enjoy hundreds of additional series. Moreover, new episodes of major shows will be available the same day they air in the US, all seamlessly integrated within the Sky TV experience.
In a statement, Sky expressed, “Reality fans are in for a treat, with a selection of Hayu’s most talked-about shows now available to watch for Sky TV subscribers. Customers can enjoy select seasons of favorites straight from their homepage, on demand and included within their subscription—offering a taste of what’s to come before the full launch of Hayu on Sky in July.”
Hayu joins Netflix and Disney+ as part of the Ultimate package, with HBO Max set to join next week, followed by the full integration of Hayu later in the year.
Included in the new £24 package are:
– Netflix Standard with Ads
– Disney+ Standard with Ads (from March, exact date to be confirmed)
– HBO Max Basic with Ads (launching in the UK & Ireland on 26 March)
– Hayu (full access from July, with preview content available from March)
– Over 130 Sky channels
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