Best Sky TV deals: the cheapest Sky TV packages for new customers, upgrade offers and more

Sky TV Deals
No matter whether you've got a satellite dish, or a streaming device or smart TV, there's a Sky TV deal for you. (Image credit: Sky)

Looking for the best Sky TV deals? Depending on whether you want to watch the broadcaster's branded content via satellite with Sky Q, or access its streaming service over broadband with a Sky Stream device or Sky Glass TV, there are multiple pay-TV packages to choose from.

Each of the Sky TV and Sky Glass TV packages unlocks access to Sky Stream – not the streaming device, but the streaming service that allows you to access Sky TV content – and can be bundled together with various Sky TV channels into one neat account that can work out cheaper than buying each separately.

From discounted TV channel add-ons to faster broadband, there are some great upgrades for existing customers, too. Sky is also known to offer some extra savings if you're looking to get more value out of your overall account, especially if you negotiate a fairer deal with them.

Keep reading to find out my pick of the best Sky TV deals and packages for new customers, as well as Sky TV upgrades – including for extra TV channels and some of the best streaming services – for loyal customers that are looking to get more out of their subscriptions.

Best Sky TV package deals

The Sky Stream puck

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The most affordable way to get access to Sky is by purchasing one of its Sky TV deals, which all come with a Sky Stream device – unless you decide to stick with satellite by opting for Sky Q (scroll down to see the latest offer available for that).

I've included a selection of some of the best offers available below, but the cheapest is 'Essential TV', which is an entry-level package that offers access to one of the best Sky TV channels 'Sky Atlantic', Netflix and Discovery+ all in one neat account.

From there you can build it up by selecting any add-ons to your package, or simply enjoy the fantastic selection of content that comes with it, with over 90 included channels and a mix of highly-acclaimed featured TV shows.

Sky 'Essential TV' package:  £15 per month at Sky

Sky 'Essential TV' package: from £15 per month at Sky
This is the cheapest Sky TV package available. It includes a Sky Stream device as well as access to 'Sky Atlantic', which airs Sky and HBO Originals through the Sky Stream streaming service, Netflix (its 'Standard with ads' tier), Discovery+ and over 100 free to air channels, such as BBC, ITV and Channel 4. This price is for a 24 month rolling contract but you can get it for £18 on a 31 day rolling contract too. Just note that the price will convert to £21 a month after the 24 months.

Sky 'Ultimate TV' package: £22 per month at Sky

Sky 'Ultimate TV' package: from £22 per month at Sky
While it's a bit more expensive, you definitely get a lot more content for the extra £7 compared to the 'Essential TV' package. On top of 'Sky Atlantic', Netflix and Discovery+, Sky Stream and 90 free to air channels, this deal throws in 35 extra channels, such as 'Sky Comedy', 'Sky Crime', National Geographic and MTV. This monthly fee is for a 24 month rolling contract that will go up to £35 a month after the period, but you can also get it for £25 on a 31 day rolling contract.

Best Sky Glass TV package deals

Sky Glass Gen 2

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If you're currently shopping around for one of the best TVs, then it's worth considering Sky Glass. The 4K smart TV combines Sky's streaming service and TV channels all in one place, which means you don't need a separate streaming device or satellite dish.

Sky Glass is the broadcasters very own OLED TV, well and truly assimilating Sky into your home. With the ability to voice active its AI, you can be taken straight to what you want to watch and enjoy great entertainment in all its full potential.

There are two main models to choose from: the flagship Sky Glass Gen 2, which comes equipped with all of its premium features such as Dolby Atmos and a QLED screen, and the more affordable Sky Glass Air. Discover the best Sky Glass deals and accessories below.

Sky Glass Air and 'Essential TV': £22 per month at Sky

Sky Glass Air and 'Essential TV': from £22 per month at Sky
Sign up to Sky Glass Air for £6 a month (on a 48 month contract), equip your home with Sky's state of the art smart TV, and save with this package. Get Sky TV Air, Sky Stream, Netflix, Discovery+ and more with the 'Essential TV' package, and pay from as little as £21 a month depending on the size of screen you go for (this price is for a 43-inch screen, which is £309 outright). Just note that there is a £20 upfront fee.

Sky Glass Gen 2 and 'Essential TV': £29 per month at Sky

Sky Glass Gen 2 and 'Essential TV': from £29 per month at Sky
For just £14 a month on a 48 month contract, you can get the premium Sky Glass Gen 2 set in a 43-inch screen size, which would normally cost £699 to buy outright. As usual, there's the £20 upfront fee and option to combine it with one of the best Sky TV packages. The above deal price is for the 'Essential TV' package that starts at £15 per month. Like Sky Glass Air, there's also the option to add accessories like a TV wall mount to a package.

Sky Live (requires Sky Glass):  £6 per month at Sky

Sky Live (requires Sky Glass): from £6 per month at Sky
Make the most of your Sky Glass TV and get Sky Live, an interactive camera that allows you to play motion-controlled games, watch TV with others remotely, make phone calls and workout with fitness apps. The device costs £290 on its own or £6 on a 48 month contract or £12 on a 24 month contract. Just note that you'll need a Sky Glass TV, Sky TV subscription and broadband with minimum speeds of 30Mb/s for download.

Sky TV Q deal

Sky Q

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Although Sky Q requires a satellite dish, it's Sky TV's way of adapting to the way people now watch television, with less tuning in to live broadcasts, instead opting for video on-demand and streaming services.

Bringing you a modern interface where you can find all the content you want to watch in one place, including each individual service you subscribe to as well as Sky TV itself, Sky Q integrates both Netflix and Sky TV into one easy-to-use ecosystem.

Better still, Sky Q allows you to access content across devices, not simply your TV. Download the app and login on your smartphone or tablet, as well as being able to access on desktop, meaning you can watch just about anywhere, and can be combined with any new Sky TV packages purchased.

Sky Q and Sky TV: £32 per month at Sky

Sky Q and Sky TV: from £32 per month at Sky
While it may seem counterintuitive to opt for a satellite setup, the Sky Q is still available to purchase on the Sky site. The company has said that it will support the box until 2029, so there's at least a few more years left in this option. This deal is for a 24 month contract and includes a £20 set up cost as well as access to Sky TV and Netflix's ad-supported tier, but you have the option to upgrade and customise your package.

Sky TV channel deals

Sky Sports + on Sky Glass TV

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There are over 130 different channels to choose from on Sky: these include Sky's own entertainment channels, such as the genre-specific 'Sky Comedy' and 'Sky Crime' as well as 'Sky Atlantic' and 'Sky Max', which features content from HBO and HBO Max. There's also various 'Sky Cinema' and 'Sky Sports' channels on top of 'Sky Kids' as well others.

While existing customers will need to log into their account to get the full breadth of Sky TV channel upgrades and existing customer deals, here's just a taster of what's on offer to those already with a Sky package in their household. These TV packs are also available to new customers looking to customise their Sky TV package.

Sky Sports package: £20 per month at Sky

Sky Sports package: from £20 per month at Sky
Get 9 dedicated sports channels, including Sports+, added onto your Sk Stream or Sky Glass package and pay just £20 more a month on top, locking in the price for 24 months or £27 for a 31 day rolling contract. This includes coverage of F1, Premier League, England Cricket and more. For pre-existing customers, this same sports package costs £22 per month for a 24 month contract.

TNT Sports package:£28 per month at Sky

TNT Sports package: from £28 per month at Sky
TNT Sports, which has the same content that BT Sports always offered, allows you to get the best of both worlds with sports from Sky and TNT in one package. You can add it for an additional £28 a month Sky Stream or Sky Glass contact or £31 per month on a 31 day rolling contract for pre-existing customers. You'd be getting access to exclusive Premier League games, every match of the UEFA European Club and FA Cup, as well as rugby, tennis and more.

Sky Cinema package:  £10 per month at Sky

Sky Cinema package: from £10 per month at Sky
Existing customers can add Sky Cinema to their Sky TV package for an additional £16 a month on a 31 day rolling contract. If you're a new customer, you can get it for a discounted £10 on a 24 month contract or £13 on a 31 day rolling contract. With a new premiere every day, over 1000 other films to choose from and two free Vue cinema tickets every month, Sky Cinema is great for movie fans. Don't forget, it also throws in a standard with ads subscription to Paramount+ (saving you £4.99 a month)

Sky Kids package: £6 per month at Sky

Sky Kids package: from £6 per month at Sky
Keep the kids entertained after school and add Sky Kids to your Sky TV package for just £6 a month on a 31 day rolling contract. Just note that after 24 months the price will convert to £8 per month, which is the same cost for existing customers. This package grants access to nine live channels, including Nickelodeon. Don't worry about them hogging the TV though as you can also have up to 10 individual profiles on the Sky Kids app with shows tailored to the age of your little ones.

Netflix 'Standard' no ads package:£6 per month at Sky

Netflix 'Standard' no ads package: from £6 per month at Sky
If you've signed up for either the Sky 'Essential' or 'Ultimate' TV packages, then you'll get a Netflix 'Standard' with ads subscription included at no extra cost. However. if you'd like to upgrade your subscription to the 'Standard' without ads or 'Premium' tiers, then you'll have to spend £6 or £11 a month, respectively. If you're already subscribed to Netflix, then your next bill will be transferred to Sky.

Sky TV add-on deals

The Sky Live on Sky Glass TV with Zoom

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Want to spice up your Sky TV subscription? Well, there are plenty of add-ons outside of extra content to binge, whether you want to change the way you watch and how you watch it.

It's also worth bearing in mind that you can add each of the below add-ons to any Sky TV package you sign up for during your subscription. So, keep your eyes peeled below, and mix and match to keep everyone under your roof satisfied.

Sky UHD and Dolby Atmos add-on: £6 per month at Sky

Sky UHD and Dolby Atmos add-on: from £6 per month at Sky
This is one of the most essential add-ons to any Sky TV package. If you have a ultra high definition TV that supports Dolby Atmos, you'll want to upgrade to UHD and enjoy all Sky broadcasts and streams with four times more detail than the standard high definition pictures. If you want the best screen quality, I recommend getting this add-on.

Sky 'Whole Home' add-on: £12 per month at Sky

Sky 'Whole Home' add-on: from £12 per month at Sky Spread the streaming love and watch Sky TV simultaneously on four more screens around the home with a discounted saving for existing customers who don't currently have this extra on their plan. Just note that after 24 months, the ongoing price will be £15 a month. This is ideal for anyone who wants to be able to enjoy Sky on multiple devices.

Sky 'Ad Skipping' add-on:£5 a month at Sky

Sky 'Ad Skipping' add-on: from £5 a month at Sky
This is by far the best add-on you can get if you can't stand commercials. With 'Ad Skipping', you can skip ads on Playlist, on-demand content and live content you've paused or restarted across ITVX, STV Player, All4 and My5 apps (however, you won't be able to do this on YouTube or Netflix). Just note that the £5 price will convert to £6 after 24 months, but there's no minimum term plan.

Sky TV and broadband deals

Sky broadband router

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Want a bit more choice? We have a page dedicated to the best Sky broadband deals, where you'll find Sky's current Internet packages in full.

However, if you want to combine your Sky TV and broadband bill in one clean sweep, then Sky has you covered with its excellent Sky TV and broadband bundles. Benefit from exceptional speeds, and – if you're not satisfied – get your money back with Sky's Speed Guarantee.

Choose between its Full Fibre and Gigafast broadband packages, which have varying upload and download speeds to choose from, and browse, stream, and game to your heart's content.

Sky Full Fibre broadband 300Mbps and Sky TV:  £37 per month at Sky

Sky Full Fibre broadband 300Mbps and Sky TV: from £37 per month at Sky
For 24 months, get fast and reliable speeds of 300Mbps with Sky's Full Fibre broadband, the Sky Stream puck, Sky 'Essential' TV and Netflix 'Standard with ads' subscription, all for just £37 a month. What's even better is that there's no longer a setup fee, making this the cheapest broadband and Sky TV package available.

Sky Full Fibre broadband 900Mbps and Sky TV: £50 per month at Sky

Sky Full Fibre broadband 900Mbps and Sky TV: from £50 per month at Sky
If you'd prefer a very fast broadband speed that can support multiple streaming devices and low latency for gaming, then the 900Mpbs Full Fibre broadband package is your best bet. This is essentially the same Sky TV package as the above but with a higher broadband speed with the option to of course to upgrade the Netflix plan or add different TV packs.

Sky Full Fibre broadband 5Gbps and Sky TV: £50 per month at Sky

Sky Full Fibre broadband 5Gbps and Sky TV: from £50 per month at Sky
This is the most expensive Sky TV and broadband package that you can buy, but that's because you're getting ultra-fast upload and download speeds. Think lightening fast connections, seamless streaming and instaneous gaming. Again, this deal throws in the same Sky TV products and services like the above, including a Sky Stream, Sky 'Essential' TV and Netflix.

Sky TV deals: FAQs

Woman walking to chair in living room with Sky Glass

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What is Sky Q?

Sky Q is essentially a set-top box that uses a satellite dish. It allows you to access live TV channels, on-demand content and other services through a Sky subscription. While you can use an internet connection to access on-demand content and apps, Sky Q requires a satellite dish to connect to core television programming. Sky Q replaced the no longer available Sky+ service in 2016.

What are Sky TV packages?

When it comes to Sky TV, there are plenty of options and price points for you to choose from. A Sky package allows you to get more for your money with the option of both building your own bundle or choosing one of Sky's pre-curated TV deals. And that's not all. Sky packages aren't all about putting TV in the spotlight. Sky TV packages can also throw broadband into the mix, securing both for a great price and ensuring your Internet connection is just as fabulous as the series and films you get to watch.

What is Sky Live?

Just about got your head around Sky Glass? Well, now Sky Live is a thing. Essentially an addition to your Sky branded smart TV, Sky Live is the new piece of hardware from Sky – an interactive camera that works exclusively alongside Sky Glass. Allowing you to do video calls over Zoom with loved ones, play games, watch sports, TV, or movies alongside other households, or even workout, simply plug in and get even more from your Sky Glass TV.

Why should I become a Sky TV customer?

Offering front row seats to some of the most anticipated releases, Sky TV really does have it all when it comes to content across the board with amazing TV shows, movies, as well as coverage of some of the biggest sporting events every year. Of course, as well as Sky TV, you can also get superb, fast broadband deals under the same umbrella, as well as landline calls in one easy, succinct package. While this can prove pricey, Sky TV is forever offering new customers the best Sky TV deals with new bundles and offers every month to entice you into its ever expanding library.

Are Sky TV deals available to existing customers?

Looking for Sky TV deals for existing customers doesn't always feel like the most straight-forward thing to find. However, there is a page dedicated to Sky TV upgrade deals for those who are already subscribed to Sky. You may also find more tailored for you when logging into your account. What's more, if you're really not happy with the price you're paying, it's always worth giving their customer service line a call to see if they can match any of their current deals you've got your eye on. If all else fails, it has been known for Sky to budge if you threaten to leave.

What happened to Sky One?

As of September 2021, Sky One was pulled from Sky TV's scheduling and replaced by new flagship channel Sky Showcase. This replaces Sky One's linear TV offering as can be found on channel 106 on the Electronic Program Guide. The clue is in the name, Sky Showcase will bring together the best of Sky's roster of entertaining titles.

Sky Max was also launched at the same time, offering both a linear and on demand service, and will be home to Sky's blockbuster content, including Sky Originals like BrassicMr Bigstuff and Rob and Romesh Vs alongside TV shows like Never Mind the Buzzcocks and An Idiot Abroad

Does Sky TV include Netflix?

Yes! There are various Sky TV packages that include a Netflix subscription at no extra cost. Sky TV's two biggest TV packages – 'Essential' and 'Ultimate' – both have Netflix but you can also add it to other Sky TV deals for Sky Glass, Sky Stream or Sky Q. A Netflix subscription is usually for the streaming service's 'Standard' with ads tier, but you can upgrade your account to 'Standard' without ads or 'Premium' for an extra cost.

What can you watch on Sky TV?

Never run out of anything to watch by ensuring you have the right TV package for you. Leading the charge in the UK, premium broadcaster Sky TV has more than 12.7 million customers and is the home for some of the biggest US imports, including The Last of Us and Succession, as well as its own roster of original programming. This includes The Idol, starring The Weeknd and Lily Rose Depp, and new drama to arrive on Sky, such as The Lovers. Whether you want drama, sports, or movies, there are a bunch of great value Sky TV deals and packages broken down below.

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Amelia Schwanke
Senior Editor UK, Home Entertainment

Amelia became the Senior Editor for Home Entertainment at TechRadar in the UK in April 2023. With a background of more than eight years in tech and finance publishing, she's now leading our coverage to bring you a fresh perspective on everything to do with TV and audio. When she's not tinkering with the latest gadgets and gizmos in the ever-evolving world of home entertainment, you’ll find her watching movies, taking pictures and travelling.

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