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What channels can I get on Sky Glass and Sky Stream?

Sold on Sky TV, but not sure which TV package to get with your Sky Glass or Sky Stream set-up? We'll help you make sense of what's available with our one-stop guide.

Key points

  • Sky Glass and Sky Stream come with a wide range of channels including sports, movies, and kids' entertainment, accessible without a satellite dish through internet streaming
  • The Sky Essential, Ultimate, and Kids TV packages provide a variety of channels catering to different interests, with additional features like Sky Go and Netflix integration
  • Specialised packages like TNT Sports and Sky Cinema offer exclusive sports events and movie premieres, giving you access to the very best action and entertainment

What are Sky Glass and Sky Stream?

Sky Glass and Sky Stream deliver content over the internet into your home. That means there’s no need for a satellite dish, making installation a lot easier.

While Sky Glass is a Sky-branded TV with streaming capabilities built in, Sky Stream is a set top box which can be connected to any TV.

Both offer traditional channels, as well as access to streaming services. There’s a monthly fee to pay, but the Sky Essential TV and Sky Ultimate TV plans give you access to over 100 channels, as well as an inclusive Netflix subscription.

What channels can I get on Sky Glass and Sky Stream?

There are literally hundreds of channels to watch on Sky Glass and Sky Stream. You’ll get all the major terrestrial channels and channels available on Freeview as standard, as well as the likes of Sky Max and Sky Atlantic, plus a full range of kids and news channels.

To access the full range of Sky’s sports and cinema channels, you’ll need to buy a dedicated package.

Subscribers have access to a broad selection of channels:

  • Entertainment: Channels like Sky Atlantic feature premium US shows and SkyMax offers a variety of comedy and drama
  • Sports: Sky Sports channels provide extensive coverage of major sports events, including Premier League football, Test match cricket, tennis and golf. Sports packages cost extra
  • Movies: Film buffs can enjoy Sky Cinema, which includes new releases and classic films. As with sports, Sky Cinema requires you to buy a dedicated package
  • Kids: Young viewers will find entertainment on channels such as Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon, as well as the BBC’s wide ranging children’s offerings
  • News: Around-the-clock, rolling news, along with news-digest shows and business news

What benefits are there from choosing Sky Stream or Sky Glass?

Sky Glass and Sky Stream offer a streamlined viewing experience with several unique features. They support voice control and offer personalised recommendations.

You can also resume watching on different devices. Their sleek and simple-to-use interface consolidates all content in one place, simplifying your search for favourite shows.

What channels can I get with the Sky Essential TV package?

The Sky Essential TV package offers over 100 channels. It includes BBC One, ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5, as well as kids channels, all the major news channels and Sky Atlantic.

Plus you get Netflix’s ad-supported service as standard too. With over 100 channels, there is always something for every family member to enjoy.

Additionally, this package features Sky Go, which allows you to watch shows on the move. It also includes inclusive weekend calls to UK landlines. It costs £15 per month on a 24 month deal.

What channels are available with the Sky Ultimate TV package?

Sky Ultimate TV comes with all of the same benefits as Sky Essential TV, but also offers access to a further 42 premium channels including Sky Max, Sky Comedy and Sky Documentaries, as well as access to Sky’s increasingly impressive range of Sky Exclusives and Sky Originals movies and TV shows.

You’ll also get access to over 500 box sets, plus the same ad-supported Netflix subscription as Sky Essential TV. Sky Ultimate TV costs £22 per month over 24 months.

What channels can I get with the Sky Kids TV package?

The Sky Kids TV package is designed for young viewers. It comes with nine channels such as Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and Disney Channel, as well as Nicktoons and Boomerang.

Sky Kids channel is also part of the deal - it’s an ad-free channel with programming tailored for each part of the day. These channels come in addition to CBBC, CBeebies and CITV, which are included in the Sky Essential deal.

Parental control features are integrated into the Sky Kids TV package, allowing parents to regulate their children's viewing habits. These tools are straightforward to set up and help ensure content is age-appropriate.

Furthermore, the package includes channels with a strong educational focus. For example, National Geographic Kids and Discovery Kids offer programmes that are both fun and educational. They cover topics ranging from science and nature to history and geography.

What channels can I get with TNT Sports on Sky Stream and Sky Glass?

TNT Sports on Sky TV provides access to TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports 3, TNT Sports 4 and TNT Sports Ultimate, offering selected Premier League matches, Champions League and Europa League games, as well as Premiership rugby, cricket and motorsports.

As with other Sky packages, you’ll need to stump up extra in order to get TNT Sports on Sky Stream and Sky Glass. It costs £30 per month on a rolling 31 day contract, which can be cancelled at any other time with a month's notice.

What channels can I get with Sky Sports on Sky Stream and Sky Glass?

A Sky Sports package will give you access to the complete range of Sky Sports’ nine channels, including Main Event, Premier League, Tennis, F1, Cricket and Golf, as well as LFC TV and MUTV.

It also includes Sky Sports+, letting you stream EFL football, ATP and WTA tennis matches and Super League rugby.

A Sky Sports package costs an additional £22 a month, as long as you take out a 24 month Sky contract.

What channels can I get with Sky Cinema on Sky Stream and Sky Glass?

A Sky Cinema package gets you access to 11 dedicated movie channels broken down by genre, including Action, Comedy, Drama and Premiere.

But that’s not all. It also comes with over 1,000 movies on demand, access to the biggest new releases, and a Paramount+ subscription at no extra cost. You even get two free VUE cinema tickets every month, as well.

Sky Cinema costs £10 per month extra on a 24 month deal, or £13 a month if you would rather take out a more flexible 31 day rolling plan.

What channels can I get with Sky Box Office and Pay-Per-View?

Sky Box Office and Pay-Per-View offer exclusive live events and movie premieres. These services are not available on regular subscription channels.

Whether you want to watch the latest blockbuster or a live heavyweight boxing match, these platforms provide a front-row experience. The pricing varies by event or film. Ordering is simple—use your remote or the Sky app to book.

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