Sky is making changes in 2026 by introducing a new Ultimate plan that includes premium channels like Sky Atlantic, Sky One, and Sky Documentaries along with Netflix and Disney+ for a single monthly fee. Additionally, the upcoming HBO Max will be incorporated into the package with a variety of popular on-demand shows at no extra charge. Later this year, subscribers will also gain access to Hayu, offering a broad selection of reality TV content to UK viewers.
Even though the full launch of Hayu is set for July, Sky has surprised fans by offering an early sneak peek through a new update called “Taste of Hayu,” providing access to over 150 episodes from some of the platform’s top 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.
The “Taste of Hayu” preview is accessible to Sky Stream, 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 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 integrated within the Sky TV experience.
Sky stated, “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+ in the Ultimate package, with HBO Max arriving next week and the full integration of Hayu planned for later in the 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)
– Over 130 Sky channels
