Sky is introducing changes in 2026 with the launch of a new Ultimate plan that 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 release later this week, offering a range of popular shows on demand. Subscribers can also look forward to the addition of Hayu later this year, providing a variety of reality TV content to UK viewers.
While the full launch of Hayu is set for July, Sky has surprised fans by offering an early preview named “Taste of Hayu,” granting access to over 150 episodes from some of the platform’s top franchises. Featured shows 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, allowing selected seasons to be viewed on demand. The complete rollout of Hayu in July will unlock the entire catalog, enabling reality enthusiasts to enjoy hundreds of additional series, including new episodes of major shows on the same day as their US airing, all within the Sky TV package.
Sky expressed excitement for reality TV fans, stating that select seasons of Hayu’s top shows are now available to watch for Sky TV subscribers, offering a glimpse of what’s to come before the full launch in July. Hayu will join Netflix and Disney+ in the Ultimate package, with HBO Max arriving 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 (starting in March), HBO Max Basic with Ads (launching in the UK & Ireland on 26 March), full access to Hayu from July (with preview content available from March), and over 130 Sky channels.