Sky has introduced new free channels for viewers, offering a variety of content without any additional charges. These channels, known as FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming Television), cover sports, documentaries, and art, providing six new services for audiences to enjoy.
The expanded lineup is available on Sky Glass Gen 2, Sky Glass Air, and Sky Stream boxes. Even users with older Sky Q devices can access the channels through the Xumo Play app.
No manual updates or retuning are required, as Sky assures that the new channels will be automatically added to compatible devices. For those interested in exploring the new offerings, detailed information on the available content and channel locations is provided below.
Here is a breakdown of the new channels:
– Sky Sports Classics (channel 1001): Dive into the Sky Sports Premier League archives with programs like Premier League Icons and Premier League Legends.
– Sky Sports Vault (channel 1002): Discover archived darts, EFL, and boxing content, including shows like 30 Years of The PDC World Darts Championship and Fight Night.
– Sky Sports Stories (channel 1003): A channel dedicated to sports documentaries, featuring content like EFL Rivalries and Her Huddle.
– Pick Monkey Rescue (channel 1004): Tailored for animal enthusiasts, showcasing episodes from the Monkey Life series.
– Emergency 24/7 (channel 1005): A channel focused on emergency-related content, offering shows like Highway Cops, Air Ambulance ER, and Stop Search Seize.
– Sky Artist of The Year (channel 1006): Designed for art lovers, featuring programs such as Sky’s Portrait Artist of the Year and Landscape Artist of the Year.
To easily access these channels, viewers can use voice search on their remote controls by speaking the channel name and number. Additionally, Virgin Media has also launched two new free channels, British Screen Classics and wedotv movies, catering to movie enthusiasts.
Virgin TV 360, Stream, and V6 box users can now enjoy these channels on channel 450 and 451 respectively. British Screen Classics showcases films and TV shows from ITV Studios and Studio Canal, while wedotv movies offers a collection of over 500 movies across various genres.