Sky is introducing changes to its offerings in 2026 with the unveiling of a new Ultimate plan. This plan combines premium channels like Sky Atlantic, Sky One, and Sky Documentaries along with Netflix and Disney+ for a single monthly fee. Additionally, the upcoming HBO Max will be included upon its launch this week, providing access to a variety of popular shows at no extra charge. Subscribers will also enjoy Hayu later in the year, delivering 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. The “Taste of Hayu” update is now accessible, granting viewers over 150 episodes from some of the platform’s most popular series, including Below Deck Mediterranean, The Real Housewives franchises, 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 on-demand viewing of selected seasons.
The complete rollout of Hayu in July will unlock the entire catalog, allowing reality enthusiasts to indulge in numerous additional series. New episodes of major shows will be available the same day as their US airing, all encompassed within the Sky TV experience.
In a statement, Sky expressed, “Reality fans are in for a treat, with a selection of Hayu’s most buzzed-about shows now available to watch for Sky TV subscribers. Customers can enjoy select seasons of favorites directly from their homepage, on demand, and included within their subscription—providing a taste of what’s to come before the full launch of Hayu on Sky in July.”
Hayu joins Netflix and Disney+ in the Ultimate package, with HBO Max set to join next week and full Hayu integration planned for later in the year.
Included in the new £24 package are Netflix Standard with Ads, Disney+ Standard with Ads (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), and over 130 Sky channels.