Discovery+ offers on-demand access to a wide range of entertainment and documentary content, alongside live sports coverage via TNT Sports and Eurosport.
There are three Discovery+ subscription plans available, with Discovery+ Entertainment included at no extra cost for Sky, BT and EE TV customers.
Customers can also subscribe to Discovery+ directly, with the app supported on a wide range of smart TVs, streaming devices and mobile platforms.
At a glance: Get Discovery+ for free
All Sky TV, BT TV and EE TV customers get Discovery+ Entertainment included at no extra cost. It's available across all plans and includes channels such as Discovery, Discovery Turbo, Discovery Science, Discovery History, Animal Planet, Quest, Really and TLC.
Customers who subscribe to TNT Sports through Sky or BT also get Discovery+ TNT Sports & Entertainment included at no extra cost.
The following TV and broadband plans include Discovery+ Entertainment for free:
| Package | TV | Broadband | Monthly price | Upfront price | Contract term | |
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Sky Essential TV | 100 | N/a | £15 | Free | 24 months |
 Offer: Free setup (worth £39.95) | ||||||
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Sky Essential TV + Full Fibre 150 | 100 | 150Mb average | £35 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: Reduced price broadband + Free setup (worth £39.95) | ||||||
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Entertainment TV + Netflix + Full Fibre 2 | 100 | 74Mb average | £45.99 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: £70 BT Reward Card + Free setup on BT Broadband and EE TV (Ends 19/02/2026) | ||||||
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Entertainment TV + Netflix + Fibre 67 | 100 | 67Mb average | £44.99 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: £50 Reward Card + 6 months free Apple TV+ + Unlimited data boost on EE pay monthly mobile plan (Ends 19/02/2026) | ||||||
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Sport TV + Full Fibre 2 | 100 | 74Mb average | £43.99 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: £70 BT Reward Card + Free setup on BT Broadband and EE TV (Ends 19/02/2026) | ||||||
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Sport TV + Fibre 67 | 100 | 67Mb average | £42.99 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: £50 Reward Card + 6 months free Apple TV+ + Unlimited data boost on EE pay monthly mobile plan (Ends 19/02/2026) | ||||||
While Virgin Media customers can subscribe to TNT Sports, Virgin Media does not currently offer access to Discovery+, as the app is not supported on either the TV 360 or Stream boxes.
TalkTalk TV customers using the newer Android-powered TV Hub should be able to download the Discovery+ app via the Google Play Store and subscribe directly. Customers with the Netgem TV box should also be able to access Discovery+, following the addition of app support. However, TalkTalk TV customers with older YouView boxes won't be able to use Discovery+, as the app isn't supported on those devices.
What's on Discovery Plus?
Discovery+ is a subscription-based on-demand streaming service that first launched in the UK in 2020.
While live channels and events are available through the TNT Sports suite, the majority of Discovery+ content is on demand.
As a result, customers who want to watch the Discovery channels live will need a pay TV subscription with either Sky or Virgin Media. Sky Essential TV and Sky Ultimate TV both include the Discovery channel suite, while Virgin Media includes Discovery in its Mega TV plans or as part of the Essential Entertainment add-on with Flex.
Since Eurosport was integrated into TNT Sports in February 2025, Discovery+ now offers three membership tiers:
| Entertainment | TNT Sports | TNT Sports & Entertainment | |
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| Monthly cost | £3.99 | £30.99 | £33.99 |
| Includes | On-demand entertainment and documentary content including Discovery, TLC, Quest, Animal Planet, Food Network, Discovery Science, Discovery History and more | Live and on-demand access to TNT Sports channels, including TNT Sports 1-4 and TNT Sports Ultimate (4K where supported) | Everything included in Discovery+ Entertainment, plus full access to all TNT Sports channels |
| Available free with | Sky TV, BT TV and EE TV | - | BT/EE Sport TV and Big Sport TV plans Sky TV with the TNT Sports pack |
It's also possible to access the TNT Sports Box Office channel on Sky, Virgin Media and EE TV boxes, as well as via the Discovery+ app. This is available on a pay-per-view basis and does not require a Discovery+ or TNT Sports subscription. TNT Sports Box Office typically shows boxing, UFC and WWE events, with prices varying by event.
Entertainment
Discovery+ Entertainment gives viewers on-demand access to programmes from the following channels:
- Discovery
- TLC
- Quest
- Really
- Animal Planet
- ID
- Quest Red
- HGTV
- Food Network
- Discovery Science
- Turbo
- DMAX
- Discovery History
These channels mainly focus on reality TV, factual entertainment, nature, science and history documentaries, true crime, home improvement and food programming.
Discovery+ Entertainment costs £3.99 per month, but as outlined above, it's included at no extra cost with all Sky TV and BT TV packages.
TNT Sports
Discovery+ TNT Sports is the home of the rebranded BT Sport pack, now known as TNT Sports.
It also includes sports coverage previously shown on Eurosport, such as cycling, tennis and motorsport, following the integration of Eurosport content into TNT Sports from 28th February 2025.
A Discovery+ TNT Sports subscription includes:
- TNT Sports 1
- TNT Sports 2
- TNT Sports 3
- TNT Sports 4
- TNT Sports Ultimate
TNT Sports channels are typically delivered in full 1080p HD, while TNT Sports Ultimate broadcasts selected events in Ultra HD (4K).
TNT Sports coverage includes Premier League football, UEFA Champions League and Europa League matches, Premiership Rugby, MotoGP, UFC and WWE.
Viewers can also watch major events previously shown on Eurosport, including cycling Grand Tours such as the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España, the Australian Open and French Open tennis tournaments, the World Snooker Championship, Le Mans 24 Hours, Speedway GP and Bennetts British Superbikes.
A standalone Discovery+ TNT Sports subscription costs £30.99 per month. Discovery+ TNT Sports & Entertainment, which combines TNT Sports with Discovery+ Entertainment, costs £33.99 per month.
Sky TV customers who subscribe to TNT Sports get Discovery+ TNT Sports & Entertainment included at no extra cost, as do BT and EE TV customers who take the Sport, Big Sport or Full Works plans.
Customers who previously subscribed to BT Sport via the BT Sport app can also move their membership to Discovery+, where they'll continue to access TNT Sports alongside Discovery+ Entertainment content.
Discovery Plus on Sky
Sky isn't the cheapest way to watch TNT Sports, but it does include Discovery+ access at no extra cost for all TV customers.
Sky TV includes the live Discovery channels in both Sky Essential TV and Sky Ultimate TV, and all customers also get Discovery+ Entertainment included.
Customers who add the TNT Sports pack through Sky also get Discovery+ TNT Sports & Entertainment included at no extra cost.
Here are the Sky TV packages that include Discovery+:
| Package | Channels | Monthly price | Upfront price | Contract term | |
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Sky Essential TV | 100 | £15 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: Free setup (worth £39.95) | |||||
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Sky Ultimate TV | 142 | £22 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: Save £10/mth on Sky Ultimate TV + Free setup (worth £39.95) | |||||
Discovery+ is supported on both the Sky Stream box and Sky Glass TV. Customers can sign up to Sky TV from £15 per month on a 24-month contract (subject to annual price rises).
Read more about Sky TV packages.
Discovery Plus on BT
All BT TV customers get access to Discovery+ Entertainment included at no extra cost, which is available across all standard BT TV plans.
Customers who sign up to BT TV Sport, Big Sport or the Full Works package also get Discovery+ TNT Sports & Entertainment included, as these plans bundle the TNT Sports channels.
Here are the BT TV sports plans available with fibre broadband included:
| Package | TV | Broadband | Monthly price | Upfront price | Contract term | |
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Sport TV + Full Fibre 2 | 100 | 74Mb average | £43.99 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: £70 BT Reward Card + Free setup on BT Broadband and EE TV (Ends 19/02/2026) | ||||||
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Big Sport TV + Full Fibre 2 | 100 | 74Mb average | £73.99 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: £70 BT Reward Card + Free setup on BT Broadband and EE TV (Ends 19/02/2026) | ||||||
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Full Works TV + Netflix + Full Fibre 2 | 100 | 74Mb average | £105.99 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: £70 BT Reward Card + Free setup on BT Broadband and EE TV (Ends 19/02/2026) | ||||||
All BT TV plans are offered on rolling monthly terms, so customers can easily switch between sports and entertainment subscriptions. This makes it straightforward to add or remove TNT Sports - and the associated Discovery+ TNT Sports & Entertainment access - around major sporting events.
These deals are also available through the EE brand. Read more about BT TV packages.
Discovery+ on Virgin Media
Virgin Media customers can add the TNT Sports channels to their TV package, but none of Virgin Media's current TV boxes support the Discovery+ app.
Because Discovery+ isn't supported, Virgin Media customers don't get any free access to Discovery+ Entertainment or Discovery+ TNT Sports & Entertainment. However, the TNT Sports pack itself is included in full 1080p HD, along with the TNT Sports Ultimate channel in Ultra HD (4K).
This makes Virgin Media the cheapest way to watch TNT Sports in HD and UHD, but it's a weaker option for viewers who want access to the Discovery+ app and on-demand content.
The following Virgin Media plans can be customised to include the TNT Sports Collection for an additional £25 per month:
| Package | TV | Broadband | Monthly price | Upfront price | Contract term | |
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M125 Fibre Broadband + Flex | 150 | 132Mb average | £29.99 | £10 | 24 months |
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M350 Entertainment + Netflix | 200 | 362Mb average | £34.99 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: No setup fee (was £35) (Ends 04/02/2026) | ||||||
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M500 Sport HD + Netflix | 209 | 516Mb average | £54.99 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: No setup fee (was £35) (Ends 04/02/2026) | ||||||
Virgin Media Flex also offers lower-cost access to TNT Sports, with the channel pack effectively priced at £22.50 per month once the 10% bill credit offer is applied.
While Virgin Media customers can still access Discovery+ via a separate smart TV, streaming device or console, they would need to pay for a standalone subscription, which is likely to deter most users.
Read more about Virgin Media TV packages.
Discovery Plus supported devices
The Discovery+ app is supported on the EE TV Box Pro, Sky Q, Sky Stream and Sky Glass. Customers can also access Discovery+ directly on a wide range of smart TVs, streaming devices and mobile platforms.
Supported devices include:
- Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
- Apple TV (4th generation and newer)
- Android TV devices
- Google Chromecast (2nd generation and newer)
- Roku streaming devices
- Samsung Smart TVs (2017 models and newer)
- LG Smart TVs (2018 models and newer)
- Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S
- iPhone and iPad (iOS)
- Android smartphones and tablets
- Web browsers via discoveryplus.com
Discovery+ is not currently supported on Virgin Media TV 360 or Virgin Media Stream boxes, meaning Virgin Media customers need a separate compatible device to access the app.
Verdict: The best way to watch Discovery Plus
The cheapest way to watch TNT Sports overall is currently with BT TV or EE TV, where the Sport TV plan starts from £18 per month, although customers need to pay an extra £6 per month to watch in full HD and access TNT Sports Ultimate.
However, while Virgin Media remains one of the cheapest ways to watch TNT Sports in HD and UHD, it is not the best option for Discovery+ itself, as the app is not supported on Virgin Media TV boxes.
Sky TV offers the best all-round experience for Discovery+, as all Sky TV customers get free access to Discovery+ Entertainment, and those who add the TNT Sports pack also receive Discovery+ TNT Sports & Entertainment at no extra cost. Discovery+ is supported across Sky Stream, Sky Glass and Sky Q.
BT TV and EE TV are also strong options for Discovery+, with Discovery+ Entertainment included free on all plans, and Discovery+ TNT Sports & Entertainment included with the Sport, Big Sport and Full Works packages.
For customers who don't want to bundle TV or broadband, it's also possible to subscribe to Discovery+ directly for £3.99 per month for Entertainment, or £30.99 per month for TNT Sports, with the app supported on a wide range of smart devices.
Overall, the best value for Discovery+ is found with Sky, BT or EE TV bundles, while Virgin Media remains better suited to customers prioritising TNT Sports in HD and UHD rather than access to the Discovery+ app itself.
Who should choose which? Choose Sky if you want the best Discovery+ experience with broad device support, BT or EE if you want the cheapest bundled access to TNT Sports, and Virgin Media if you mainly care about watching TNT Sports in HD or UHD and don't need the Discovery+ app.
