How to watch Sky Atlantic — with or without Sky

Sky Atlantic is known as the official home of HBO in the UK, and it's the only place you can watch brand new shows as they air, such as The Last of Us, Euphoria, The White Lotus, Succession, and of course, Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon.

Unlike other Sky channels like Sky Sports or Sky Cinema, which are available with multiple TV providers, there are only two ways to get Sky Atlantic: subscribing to a Sky TV package or signing up for an Entertainment Pass with Sky’s standalone streaming service, NOW.

What TV shows are on Sky Atlantic?

The selection of shows on Sky Atlantic changes regularly as new series are released and older titles rotate. Here are just a few of the incredible shows you can watch on Sky Atlantic:

• The White Lotus
• The Last of Us
• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
• Euphoria
• Game of Thrones
• House of the Dragon
• The Pitt
• Succession
• Your Honor
• Band of Brothers
• Chernobyl
• The Wire

Get Sky Atlantic with a Sky TV package

With Sky TV, you’ll not only get an HBO series from the States, but you’ll also get to watch other breakout hits and other popular Sky channels, including Sky One, Sky Witness and Sky Arts.

If that’s not enough for you, Sky makes it easy for existing customers to upgrade to their Sky Cinema and Sky Sports packages, giving you access to thousands of films or exclusive live sports events. You can also add and remove upgrades to your package on a flexible monthly basis, like box sets or kids' content.

As a Sky subscriber, you'll receive a Sky Stream box and can watch shows live from your TV or up to two compatible devices.

Stream Sky Atlantic with NOW

NOW is Sky’s streaming service and offers access to Sky Atlantic without a long-term contract.

You can watch Sky Atlantic by subscribing to the Entertainment membership, which includes access to live and on‑demand content.

NOW is available on a wide range of devices, including smart TVs, streaming sticks, laptops, smartphones and tablets.

You can cancel your membership at any time, making it a flexible option if you only want to watch specific shows. And it's available on most laptops, smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, games consoles and smart TVs.

NOW offers four TV memberships that access HBO’s content:

• Entertainment & HBO Max: Now HBO Max is available in the UK, NOW offers a dedicated Entertainment & HBO Max package that features all of the shows you can access on Sky Atlantic.
• Cinema: This membership gives you access to Sky Cinema films, both live and on demand.
• Sports: Available on a single-day or monthly membership, you can watch live matches and events across 12 Sky Sports channels.
• Hayu: If you need access to all the latest reality TV from the US, this is the membership for you.

All of these TV package are available on their own or can be combined into your own package. And you can change them each month to meet your household’s needs.

Which is better, NOW or Sky?

Both options have advantages depending on how you watch TV. If you’re not happy with your current TV provider or if you want to watch a lot of Sky channels, it makes sense to subscribe to Sky, and you may be able to save money if you’re combining multiple TV passes constantly.

Subscribing to Sky also guarantees you’ll get Sky Atlantic in HD on a consistent basis. NOW streams Sky Atlantic in HD on certain devices, subject to your broadband speed.

On the other hand, if you’re not concerned with always watching programmes in HD, or if you’re only interested in a few series, NOW may be a better deal for you than signing up for a contract with Sky.

NOW's flexibility allows you to get Sky Atlantic when you need it and cancel it when you don’t. So if you’re a huge HBO fan, you can sign up for the NOW Entertainment TV membership for the premiere of the latest HBO show, then cancel it after the series finishes.

If you're still not sure which one is right for you, our Sky vs NOW guide goes into greater detail, comparing set-top boxes, quality and additional features across the two services.