As the migration of TNT Sports to HBO Max approaches on 26 March, some subscribers are expressing confusion over how to access the new service. One Sky customer, who pays for TNT Sports through BT as a heritage BT Sport customer, reported being unable to access sports content via Discovery+ despite having a subscription. They questioned whether to log into HBO Max using their Sky credentials or existing Discovery+ details, fearing choosing the wrong option could be difficult to reverse.
Sky TV has confirmed that most Sky customers will receive HBO Max 'Basic with Ads' included in their subscription from 26 March. TNT Sports subscribers via Sky will need to activate their account in the HBO Max app on launch day. However, some forum users speculate that the process may mirror the current Discovery+ setup, where a Sky-linked subscription automatically upgrades to include sports. Sky is expected to publish official guidance on Thursday.
For customers who pay BT directly for TNT Sports, the situation differs. One user noted receiving an email from Discovery stating they simply need to download the HBO Max app and sign in with their Discovery+ credentials on launch day. Another former BT Sport customer explained that BT provided instructions to link their account to Discovery+, which worked seamlessly, and they now expect a similar process for HBO Max.
Experts advise caution, noting that standard Sky packages include a basic tier of Discovery+ (and soon HBO Max) that does not grant sports access. BT customers should use a separate login provided by BT to access sports content. One user successfully linked their BT account to Discovery+ after missing the initial setup, gaining full access to TNT channels and catch-up content.
Viewers are urged to wait for official announcements from Sky and BT on Thursday to avoid confusion. The exact activation process for TNT Sports on HBO Max remains unconfirmed, with speculation based on current Discovery+ practices.
