Sky is shaking up its offerings for 2026 by introducing 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 when it launches this week, providing subscribers with access to a variety of popular shows on demand. Later this year, Hayu will also become available, offering a wide range of reality TV content to viewers in the UK.
While the official launch of Hayu is set for July, Sky has surprised fans with an early sneak peek through a new update named “Taste of Hayu.” This preview features over 150 episodes from some of Hayu’s most beloved franchises, including Below Deck Mediterranean, The Real Housewives series, and Vanderpump Rules.
The “Taste of Hayu” is accessible 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 full rollout of Hayu in July will grant reality TV enthusiasts access to a complete library of series, with new episodes from major shows becoming available on the same day they air in the US, all within the Sky TV experience.
In a statement, Sky expressed excitement for the introduction of Hayu, stating that subscribers can now enjoy a selection of Hayu’s top shows directly from their homepage, on demand, and included in their subscription. This early preview 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 the lineup 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 on March 26 in the UK & Ireland, Hayu with full access from July and preview content available from March, and over 130 Sky channels.