Sky Sports can be bundled in plans from a range of pay TV providers on both flexible monthly plans and longer-term contracts for lower prices.
It's possible to add Sky Sports to:
All the above listed providers offer access to all 12 live Sky Sports channels, as well as the new Sky Sports+ service, so customers won't miss out on anything based on who they choose to sign up with.
Sky, Virgin Media and TalkTalk all provide the Sky Sports channels in full 1080p HD as standard, while BT TV includes the channels in 720p HD as standard, with customers given the option to pay more for full HD viewing.
It's also possible to access Sky Sports Ultra HD for an extra fee with Sky TV and Virgin Media TV, although it's not yet available with either BT or TalkTalk TV.
Sky Sports varies in price quite a bit between each pay TV provider, with special offers often bringing the price down for new customers.
The standard price for Sky Sports is around £30 to £35 per month, but offers can bring this down as low as £20 per month with some of the cheapest deals on Sky Sports.
It's also possible to sign up to Sky Sports with a day pass from NOW for £14.99, which gives customers access for 24 hours to watch specific matches or events. Although, this may not offer the best value for money for more dedicated sports fans.
The best deals on Sky Sports can be found in the comparison table above, with many special offers available for new customers taking pay TV and bundled broadband services for the first time.
Special offers on Sky Sports usually include money-off for an introductory period, which can bring the cost of Sky Sports down considerably.
Other deals include bill credit offers and free upgrades to full HD within the monthly price of the service.
Virgin Media Stream offers a unique deal whereby customers subscribing to Sky Sports get a 10% bill credit every month, although this only applies to standard pricing and not promotional pricing if it's available.
Read more on the best Sky Sports offers in this guide.
Sky Sports offers a total of 12 dedicated sports channels, with most pay TV providers offering access to all channels.
The main Sky Sports channels include:
Sky Sports Mix, Sky Sports News and Sky Sports Racing are all included in the base package for Sky TV customers.
Virgin Media customers taking the Bigger Bundle and up get Sky Sports News and Sky Sports Mix included for free, while Sky Sports Racing is free on all plans. For Virgin Stream customers, Sky Sports Racing is available free, while Sky Sports News and Sky Sports Mix is included in the Essentials Entertainment pack, with the nine other channels in the Sky Sports pack.
NOW Sports Memberships, offered by NOW TV, BT and TalkTalk all include those extra Sky Sports channels in the Sky Sports pack.
Sky Sports offers a range of sporting events and fixtures from across the UK as well as international games.
Sky Sports have 128 Premier League games out of 200 in the 2024/25 season, with the other 52 shown on TNT Sports and 20 on Amazon Prime.
Sky Sports also have exclusive rights to show games from the Championship with a minimum of 328 matches during the 2024/25 campaign.
They also have games from League One, League Two, Carabao Cup, FA Cup, Scottish Football, Scottish Premiership and Women's Super League. As well as European and International football leagues, including UEFA and the World Cup.
Sky Sports has exclusive rights to Formula 1 in the UK, and shows every race of the season on their dedicated Sky Sports F1 channel.
Sky now show all Formula 1 races in Ultra HD HDR - note that customers will need a HDR compatible TV as well as any applicable UHD packs from the Sky Sports provider.
The price of Sky Sports varies between providers, it's possible to see how much the Sky Sports pack will cost by using the comparison table above.
You can filter deals by area availability by entering your postcode, as well as refine the deals by any other channels, and then sort by price or by special offer.
Sometimes providers offer additional discounts for taking Sky Sports with TNT Sports, or with Sky Cinema. It's also worth looking out for special offers that include Sky Sports at a discounted price for an initial period.
For more information on choosing the best Sky Sports deal, see our full guide to where to watch Sky Sports the cheapest.
Sky offer their Sky Sports pack in full 1080p HD by standard, and customers can choose to upgrade to Ultra HD for an extra cost if they have a compatible TV, although note only selected sports events will then be shown in 4K.
Virgin Media also offer Sky Sports in full HD whether it's taken in the Bigger bundle + Sports HD or the Mega Volt bundle.
TalkTalk offers Sky Sports through NOW, which is 720p HD as standard, however they also include NOW Boost at no extra cost, which upgrades the viewing quality of all NOW Memberships to full 1080p HD.
NOW on BT offers Sky Sports in 720p, but customers can choose to upgrade to full HD at 1080p but they'll have to pay for the NOW Boost add-on.
Sky and Virgin Media both offer access to Sky Sports Ultra HD for an extra cost, which includes various sporting events in 4K resolution.
Sky customers need to add the Ultra HD pack to their subscription, while Virgin Media customers need to add the Sky Sports Ultra HD channel specifically.
Neither BT or TalkTalk support Sky Sports in Ultra HD, despite it now being available through NOW TV direct.
It's possible to sign up to watch Sky Sports on a monthly basis with Sky Stream, Virgin Media Stream, TalkTalk TV, BT TV or NOW.
Sky Stream customers can opt for a 31-day rolling monthly contract for an extra fee, while Virgin Stream offers Sky Sports on a 30-day term as standard.
While BT has a minimum term for their TV package, they allow customers to upgrade or downgrade the exact channels on a monthly basis.
People who sign up to Sky Sports with Virgin Media as part of a bundle will be subject to the same minimum term as the overall package, as will Sky Q customers.
Sky TV customers can access a number of deals on Sky Sports, including discounts on either the complete Sky Sports pack, or individual channels, like Sky Sports Cricket.
Find out more in our guide to the cheapest ways to get Sky Sports.
The Sky Sports comparison table above displays all the TV bundle options that include the Sky Sports channel pack.
It's possible to filter the deals further by what's available to your specific postcode, as well as adding any additional channels like TNT Sports or Sky Cinema.
Providers including Virgin Media, TalkTalk and BT require new customers to also take their home broadband, and bundling Sky Sports with TV and broadband can offer savings over taking each service separately. While Sky TV and NOW are available as standalone services or bundled with broadband.
By sorting the deals by price or special offer you can find the right way to watch Sky Sports, then simply click the 'Get deal' button and sign up with the provider directly through their online checkout process.
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