Sky is introducing a fresh lineup for 2026. The television service provider recently announced the introduction 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. The enhancements don’t end there. The upcoming HBO Max will also be included once it debuts later this week, offering a variety of popular shows on demand at no extra charge. Moreover, subscribers will soon have access to Hayu, 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 sneak peek. A new update named “Taste of Hayu” is now accessible, granting viewers 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 open to Sky Stream and Sky Glass customers with the Ultimate TV package, as well as Sky Q and Sky+ users. Selected seasons are available for on-demand viewing.
The complete rollout of Hayu in July will unlock the entire catalog, allowing reality TV enthusiasts to indulge in hundreds of additional series. Additionally, new episodes of major shows will be accessible on the same day as their US airing, all integrated within the Sky TV service.
In a statement, Sky expressed, “Reality TV fans are in for a treat, with a lineup of Hayu’s most talked-about shows now accessible to watch for Sky TV subscribers. Customers can enjoy select seasons of their favorites directly from their homepage, on demand, and included in their subscription—providing a glimpse 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. HBO Max is set to arrive next week, with full Hayu integration following later this year.
Included in the new £24 package are:
– Netflix Standard with Ads
– Disney+ Standard with Ads (starting 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 starting from March)
– Over 130 Sky channels