Sky TV deals: bundles, packages and the best ways to save money on a plan
Let's find you a deal on Sky TV
One of the most expensive streaming services an entertainment fan in the UK can sign up for is Sky TV, but there's a good reason for this cost.
Various Sky TV packages can get you live streams of big sporting events, Hollywood movies fresh out of the cinema, big American and UK TV shows and a range of other additions.
However if the Sky TV price is a little high for you, it pays to check for Sky TV deals, to help you save some money.
As What to Watch's streaming expert, I always keep an eye out for the best streaming deals which will save you money, and Sky TV is a rather good place to find them.
So here's what you need to know about Sky TV deals including discounts, free trials and bundles.
Is there a Sky TV deal on right now?
Sky TV is quite good at offering deals and discounts on its various packages and bundles. These usually save you some money on your first month of a subscription.
The issue is that Sky adds or removes these deals seemingly at random, with little way of knowing whether there will be a deal. I'd recommend checking out the platform's deals page to find out if one is on right now:
Generally, these discounts are on your first month of a 24-month contract, so you're still signing yourself up for quite a big financial commitment.
However they're a nice way of justifying a subscription if you're on the fence.
Is there a Sky TV free trial?
There are sometimes Sky TV free trials, but it's not as reliable as some other streaming services.
This is because as part of the aforementioned deals, Sky sometimes reduces the cost of your first month of a subscription to £0.
The status of a Sky TV free trial changes frequently, and if you're interested I'd recommend following the link below to Sky's website to find out for yourself:
Just a note: signing up could lock you in to a subscription, so check the terms and conditions if you want to sign up just for one month.
Are there Sky TV bundles?
Usually in these deal pages when I get to the bundle section, I talk about packages that combine a streaming service with various other ones for a lower price than signing up individually.
However Sky TV is already a bundle, as every single one of its plans comes with access to two other subscription services: Netflix and Discovery Plus, both at no extra cost.
Since you can't sign up for Sky TV without these add-ons, it's hard to say whether this is saving you money over subscribing individually, but it's still good way to bundle various subscription options and save money.
Here are all the Sky TV plans. The prices are per month.
- Essential TV - from £15 (Sky Stream, Sky Atlantic, Netflix, Discovery Plus)
- Essential TV, Sky Cinema - from £25 (Sky Stream, Sky Atlantic, Netflix, Discovery Plus, Sky Cinema)
- Essential TV, Sky Sports - from £25 (Sky Stream, Sky Atlantic, Netflix, Discovery Plus, Sky Sports)
- Ultimate TV, from £22 (Sky Stream, Ultimate TV, Netflix, Discovery Plus)
- Ultimate TV, Sky Cinema - from £32 (Sky Stream, Ultimate TV, Netflix, Discovery Plus, Sky Cinema)
- Sky Q, Ultimate TV - from £31 (Sky Q, Ultimate TV, Netflix, Discovery Plus)
You can also build your own package.
What you need to know about Sky TV deals
Are Sky TV deals for existing customers or new customers?
Sky TV deals are mostly available to new customers only, so existing customers won't be able to make the most of free trials, for example.
This also rules out returning customers, who have subscribed to Sky TV before but currently don't pay a subscription.
How long do Sky TV deals last for?
Generally speaking, each deal Sky offers covers your first month of a subscription. After that, you'll revert to a monthly plan at the usual price, unless you cancel your subscription beforehand.
Why is Sky Glass or Sky Stream?
Sky Glass is a TV set made by Sky. It offers a 4K resolution and Dolby Atmos sound and comes in several different sizes. It's a smart TV and it lets you watch Sky and many other streaming services too.
Sky Stream is a dongle you can plug into any TV with a HDMI port to turn it into a smart TV, with the same interface as the Sky Glass. It's a good way of upgrading your set and letting you access streaming apps without having to buy a brand-new smart TV.
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Tom is the streaming and ecommerce writer at What to Watch, covering streaming services in the US and UK. His goal is to help you navigate the busy and confusing online video market, to help you find the TV, movies and sports that you're looking for without having to spend too much money.