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What channels are on NOW TV?

NOW TV channels give access to all of Sky’s TV shows, movies and box sets with the freedom and flexibility of a streaming platform.
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NOW TV channels

Like Sky TV, NOW lets you mix and match subscriptions, called TV Memberships, to give you access to the channels and shows that you want but with even more flexibility.

NOW offers four TV memberships: Entertainment, Cinema, Sports and Hayu. Here’s a breakdown of what channels are on NOW TV.

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NOW TV Entertainment channels

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Previously known as the NOW TV Entertainment Pass, the NOW Entertainment TV membership has 16 channels you can watch either live or on-demand, which includes access to Sky's original content as well as the best of US TV.

The NOW Entertainment TV membership is also one of the few ways to watch Sky Atlantic, the home of HBO in the UK.

NOW TV channel list

  • Sky Atlantic

  • Sky Max

  • Sky Witness

  • Sky Nature

  • Sky Comedy

  • Sky History

  • Sky Crime

  • Sky Documentaries

  • Sky Showcase

  • MTV

  • Comedy Central

  • GOLD

  • Sky Sci-Fi

  • Alibi

  • BSL Zone

  • Sky Kids

The Entertainment membership is available on a rolling monthly basis for £9.99, but there are regular offers available when signing up with other services.

NOW Sports membership

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Sky Sports channels offer specialised coverage of a huge variety of sports, with other channels dedicated to major events and news. A NOW Sports membership includes access to all 12 of Sky’s sports channels:

NOW TV sports channels

  • Sky Sports Main Event

  • Sky Sports Premier League

  • Sky Sports Football

  • Sky Sports Cricket

  • Sky Sports Golf

  • Sky Sports F1

  • Sky Sports Tennis

  • Sky Sports Action

  • Sky Sports Arena

  • Sky Sports Racing

  • Sky Sports Mix

  • Sky Sports News

The NOW Sports membership is available on a rolling monthly subscription for £34.99 which you can cancel at any time.

You can also get a Sports Day which gives you access for one day to watch a specific match or event on your TV for just £11.99

This is a great option for those looking to cherry-pick important games and events they're keen to watch.

NOW Cinema channels

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If you’re more of a movie buff then you can enjoy over 1,000 movies on-demand across 11 channels with a NOW Cinema membership.

Sky Cinema channels change throughout the year, with seasonal channels dedicated to a topic, theme, actor or director being released when relevant. For example, Sky Cinema Christmas, Sky Cinema Monsters, Sky Cinema Must See Movies, etc.

The NOW Cinema membership is available on a rolling monthly basis for £9.99.

NOW Cinema channels

  • Sky Cinema Premiere

  • Sky Cinema Must-See Movies

  • Sky Cinema Hits

  • Sky Cinema Action

  • Sky Cinema Animation

  • Sky Cinema Family

  • Sky Cinema Comedy

  • Sky Cinema Sci-Fi Horror

  • Sky Cinema Thriller

  • Sky Cinema Greats

  • Sky Cinema Drama

NOW Hayu pass

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The undisputed home of reality TV, Hayu is available as an additional NOW TV channel, giving you access to over 3,000 episodes of reality TV on demand for £4.99.

NOW TV Freeview channels

Unfortunately, you cannot access Freeview channels via NOW TV. However, as these services are free you'll be able to access them by downloading the Freeview app on your streaming device or smart TV if it isn't already included.

NOW TV and broadband deals

NOW TV channels are also available in a bundle deal with NOW broadband services, which can often get you discounted rates on your NOW TV membership.

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