Sky has finalised its major streaming shake-up by adding Hayu to its Ultimate TV bundle, which already includes Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max. As of July 29, eligible Sky customers can access Hayu's full catalogue of over 250 reality shows at no extra cost as part of the £24 per month package over 24 months.
Hayu completes the four-service bundle
Hayu becomes the last of the four streaming services Sky announced in February to go live. Disney+ and HBO Max both arrived in March, following Netflix. Hayu is dedicated entirely to reality TV, offering no dramas, films, or documentaries.
Catch for existing Hayu subscribers
However, current Hayu subscribers must take note: if you already pay for Hayu directly or through Sky Marketplace, you will continue to be charged the standalone £5.99 monthly fee unless you cancel it yourself. Sky does not automatically stop the existing subscription, meaning you could be double-billed.
How Hayu is integrated
Hayu's integration differs from the other services. Unlike HBO Max or Disney+, which remain separate accounts with their own apps, Hayu has no separate account, login, or app access within Sky. Instead, its programmes appear directly inside Sky's own interface, in a dedicated Hayu section. This is similar to how Amazon Prime Video Channels work, where content shows up on the host platform while the underlying service's app remains separate.
Sky presents this as a benefit—no extra app or login needed—but it also means that pre-existing Hayu customers who now access the service via Sky must manually cancel their original subscription. Watch history does not carry over between the Hayu app and the Sky-integrated version; they are entirely separate products.
Content and availability
Hayu provides every season of major reality franchises such as Below Deck Mediterranean and The Real Housewives of Atlanta, rather than a curated selection. Episodes are released on the same day as in the US, so UK fans avoid spoilers and do not wait for a UK broadcast. Hayu has been available in the UK since 2016, owned by NBCUniversal, and costs £5.99 per month as a standalone subscription.
