Sky has announced a major shake-up for 2026 with the introduction of a new Ultimate plan. This plan will combine 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. Subscribers will also have access to Hayu later in the year, offering a variety of reality TV content to UK viewers.
Although the full launch of Hayu is set for July, Sky has surprised fans with an early preview called “Taste of Hayu.” This preview grants access to over 150 episodes from popular franchises on the platform, 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 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. In July, the complete Hayu catalogue will be unlocked, offering hundreds of additional series for reality TV enthusiasts. New episodes of key shows will also be accessible on the same day as their US airing, all within the Sky TV experience.
Sky stated, “Reality fans are in for a treat, with a selection of Hayu’s most popular shows now available to watch for Sky TV subscribers. Customers can enjoy select seasons of their favorite shows 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 will join Netflix and Disney+ in the Ultimate package, with HBO Max set to join next week and full integration of Hayu later in the year.
The new £24 package includes:
– Netflix Standard with Ads
– Disney+ Standard with Ads (starting from March, date to be confirmed)
– 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