Sky is shaking things up in 2026 with the introduction of a new Ultimate plan that includes premium channels such as Sky Atlantic, Sky One, and Sky Documentaries along with Netflix and Disney+ at a flat monthly rate. Additionally, the upcoming HBO Max will be included at no extra cost upon its launch later this week, offering a variety of popular on-demand shows. Later this year, subscribers will also have access to Hayu, which will bring a diverse range 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 called “Taste of Hayu,” providing over 150 episodes from some of the platform’s most beloved franchises like 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, enabling them to watch selected seasons on demand.
The complete rollout of Hayu in July will unlock the entire collection, allowing reality enthusiasts to enjoy hundreds of additional series. Furthermore, new episodes of major shows will be available the same day they premiere in the US, all integrated within the Sky TV experience.
In a statement, Sky expressed excitement for reality fans, highlighting that select seasons of Hayu’s top shows are now available for Sky TV subscribers to enjoy straight from their homepage, on demand and included in their subscription. This early access offers a glimpse 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, followed by the full integration of Hayu later in the year.
The new £24 package includes Netflix Standard with Ads, Disney+ Standard with Ads (starting from 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.