Sky has rolled out its low-latency Real Time feature to 14 additional sports channels on its streaming devices, reducing the delay between live action and what viewers see on screen. The new channels appear automatically at the bottom of the TV planner and require no action from customers.
Where to find the new Real Time channels
The Real Time (RT) services start on channel 920 and run through to channel 933. They include Sky Sports Main Event HD RT (920), Sky Sports Main Event UHD RT (921), Sky Sports Premier League HD RT (922), Sky Sports Football HD RT (923), Sky Sports+ HD RT (924), Sky Sports Cricket HD RT (925), Sky Sports Golf HD RT (926), Sky Sports F1 HD RT (927), Sky Sports Tennis HD RT (928), Sky Sports News HD RT (929), Sky Sports NFL HD RT (930), Sky Sports Racing HD RT (931), Sky Sports Mix HD RT (932), and Sky Sports F1 UHD RT (933).
How the upgrade works
The update is available on Sky's streaming devices, including Glass TVs and Stream boxes. Sky began addressing latency on its devices in 2024, starting with Premier League content, and later added some BBC One and ITV content. Now all of its sporting services receive the low-latency treatment.
Explaining the feature earlier this year, Sky said in an email sent to Express.co.uk: "Sky is launching Real Time, a new feature for Sky Glass and Stream, powered by Sky OS. It brings live sport closer to the moment by reducing latency between the live action and what viewers see on screen."
Impact on viewers
The changes do not apply to Sky's NOW streaming platform, which remains around 40 seconds behind the live event. Customers with compatible devices will see the new channels appear automatically without any action needed.
