Sky has unveiled exciting changes for 2026, introducing a new Ultimate plan that merges premium channels like Sky Atlantic, Sky One, and Sky Documentaries with Netflix and Disney+ for a single monthly fee. Additionally, the upcoming launch of HBO Max later this week will bring a variety of popular on-demand shows at no extra cost. Furthermore, subscribers can look forward to accessing Hayu later this year, offering a diverse range of reality TV content to audiences in the UK.
Although the full release of Hayu is set for July, Sky surprised fans with an early sneak peek through a new update called “Taste of Hayu,” providing access to over 150 episodes from some of the platform’s most beloved franchises. Shows available include 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, enabling them to watch selected seasons on demand. The complete rollout of Hayu in July will unlock the entire catalog, offering fans the opportunity to indulge in hundreds of additional series. Moreover, new episodes of major shows will be available on the same day they air in the US, enriching the overall 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.” The inclusion of Hayu alongside Netflix and Disney+ in the Ultimate package enhances the viewing experience, with HBO Max set to join next week and full Hayu integration expected later this year.
The new £24 package includes Netflix Standard with Ads, Disney+ Standard with Ads (from March, date TBC), HBO Max Basic with Ads (launching in the UK & Ireland on 26 March), Hayu (full access from July, with preview content available from March), and over 130 Sky channels.