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 when it launches this week, offering a variety of popular shows on demand. Subscribers will also gain access to Hayu later in the year, adding a wide array of reality TV content for UK audiences.
Ahead of the full Hayu launch scheduled for July, Sky has surprised fans by offering an early preview called “Taste of Hayu.” This preview grants viewers access to over 150 episodes from some of the platform’s top franchises, including 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 available 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 complete rollout of Hayu in July will unlock the entire catalog, offering reality TV fans the opportunity to enjoy hundreds of additional series. Moreover, new episodes of major shows will be accessible on the same day they air in the US, all 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+ in the Ultimate package, with HBO Max set to arrive next week and full Hayu integration 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