Sky is shaking up its offerings for 2026 with the introduction of a new Ultimate plan. This plan combines premium channels like Sky Atlantic, Sky One, and Sky Documentaries with Netflix and Disney+ for a single monthly fee. Additionally, the upcoming HBO Max will be included at no extra cost upon its launch this week, offering a variety of popular on-demand shows. Subscribers will also gain access to Hayu later in the year, providing a diverse selection of reality TV content to audiences in the UK.
Despite the official launch of Hayu set for July, Sky has pleasantly surprised fans with an early preview named “Taste of Hayu.” This preview grants viewers access to over 150 episodes from some of Hayu’s most beloved franchises, including 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 currently 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 full rollout of Hayu in July will unlock the complete catalog, enabling reality TV enthusiasts to enjoy hundreds of additional series. Furthermore, new episodes of major shows will be available on the same day as their US airing, all seamlessly integrated into the Sky TV experience.
Sky expressed excitement for the upcoming launch by stating, “Reality fans are in for a treat with a selection of Hayu’s most buzzed-about shows now available to watch for Sky TV subscribers. Customers can enjoy select seasons of favorites directly from their homepage, on demand, and at no extra cost—an early 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 set to join next week and the full integration of Hayu scheduled for later this year.
The new £24 package includes:
– Netflix Standard with Ads
– Disney+ Standard with Ads (starting in March, date to be announced)
– HBO Max Basic with Ads (launching in the UK & Ireland on March 26)
– Hayu (full access available in July, with preview content accessible from March)
– Over 130 Sky channels
