Sky is introducing a fresh lineup in 2026. The television provider has officially announced the launch of a new Ultimate plan that combines its premium channels such as Sky Atlantic, Sky One, and Sky Documentaries with Netflix and Disney+ for a single monthly fee. But that’s not all – the upcoming HBO Max will also be included when it debuts later this week, offering a variety of popular shows on demand at no additional cost. Subscribers will also have access to Hayu later this year, bringing a diverse selection of reality TV content to audiences in the UK.
While the full launch of Hayu is set for July, Sky has pleasantly surprised fans by offering an early preview. A new update named “Taste of Hayu” is currently accessible, providing viewers with over 150 episodes from some of the platform’s most beloved franchises.
Included shows are Below Deck Mediterranean, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and Vanderpump Rules.
This preview is open to Sky Stream and Sky Glass customers with the Ultimate TV package, as well as Sky Q and Sky+ users, allowing them to watch selected seasons on demand.
The full 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 on 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 will join Netflix and Disney+ as part of the Ultimate package, with HBO Max arriving next week and the full integration of Hayu following later in the year.
Included in the new £24 package are:
– Netflix Standard with Ads
– Disney+ Standard with Ads (from March, date TBC)
– HBO Max Basic with Ads (launching in the UK & Ireland on March 26)
– Hayu (full access from July, with preview content available from March)
– Plus over 130 Sky channels
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