In February 2020 we introduced flexible BT TV packages where you can upgrade, downgrade and add add-ons. These packages are available to new customers and existing customers who choose to re-contract.
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This means there could be some changes to the way you watch Sky Sports channels including Sky Sports Main Event with a NOW Sports Membership on BT TV.
If you joined us for BT TV after 21 February 2020
To watch Sky Sports channels you’ll need to have a NOW Sports Membership. If you're on our VIP or Big Sport flexible BT TV packages, the Membership is included.
If you are on one of our other flexible fibre packages, you can add the NOW Sports Membership, which is available for a month or for 24 hours.
Copper customers on one of our new flexible packages can add on the NOW Sports Membership and watch via the NOW app. You won’t be able to watch via the TV Guide on your BT TV box and can’t record shows.
Bonus streams with Sky Sports on NOW.
If you have a NOW Sports Month Membership on NOW via BT TV, you will be able to watch extra streams when two matches are on at the same time.
When there’s an extra game on, you’ll be able to find the bonus streams on NOW app homepage. You won’t see it as an option if there are no extra streams on or if you are not eligible.
This service is currently available with a NOW Sports Month Membership on the NOW app through YouView, Samsung, LG, Xbox One or PS4 device.
Watching in HD and via an extra box
Fibre customers can watch in high definition with one of our HD add-ons if the NOW Sports Membership is part of your overall TV package.
- HD: Watch channels included with your NOW Membership in full HD with NOW Boost, BT Sport in full HD, and up to 4K HDR in the BT Sport app (if you’ve added BT Sport), AMC in full HD.
- HD + 4K: Watch channels included with your NOW Membership in full HD with NOW Boost, BT Sport in full HD, access to BT Sport Ultimate for stunning picture quality up to 4K (4K TV and 4K recordable TV box required), HDR in the BT Sport app (if you’ve added BT Sport), AMC in full HD.
- NOW Boost: Watch selected channels and content included with your NOW Membership in full HD and stream on three devices at the same time.
Add the Extra Box add-on to watch in another room using a second BT TV box.
If you were a BT TV customer before 21 February 2020
If you have Sky Sports Main Event or Sky Movies as part of your TV package, you will no longer be able to watch these channels from 19 November unless you subscribe to our new NOW Membership. These channels are being removed as we simplify our offerings.
For more information about our new NOW Membership, please visit bt.com/tv/on-demand/now-tv. You’ll be able to subscribe to one of the new packages by logging into My BT.
Can I get Sky Sports Pay Per View?
Sky Sports Box Office events are available on your BT TV box, via either channel 496 or the BT Player (only for fibre customers). Please go to bt.com/skysportsboxoffice for more information on upcoming events.
Removing Sky Sports during the summer when there’s no football on
If you are on one of our new flexible BT TV packages, you can upgrade or downgrade your flexible package each month as long as you are in contract.
NOW Sports Membership is available as a monthly or 24-hour add-on that you can add and remove at any time.
If you were a BT TV customer before 21 February 2020 and Sky Sports Main Event is part of your existing package, you will no longer be able to watch this channel from 19 November unless you subscribe to our new NOW Membership. This channel is being removed as we simplify our offerings. You’ll be able to subscribe to one of our new packages by logging into My BT.