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Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

KevNewMedia — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:52:23 GMT

Keep up with the latest changes to the Sky TV Guide on Sky+, Sky Q and Sky Glass/Stream.

This list is updated weekly for the week ahead, but may still change.

Wednesday 1st July 2026

Nick Jr. Too (Satellite 612 - Glass/Stream 208) renames to Nick Jr. PAW Patrol (temporary change)
TNT Sport 1 SD closes permanently - HD service remains at 410
TNT Sport 2 SD closes permanently - HD service remains at 411
TNT Sport 3 SD closes permanently - HD service remains at 413
TNT Sport 4 SD closes permanently - HD service remains at 414

Times Radio launches at EPG number 0142 on satellite only in the UK only

Saturday 4th July 2026

Sky Hidden Gems (Satellite 303 - Sky Glass/Stream 303) changes name to SkyMinionsHD (temporary change)

Monday 6th July 2026

Sky Minions HD (Satellite 303 - Sky Glass/Stream 303) changes name to Sky Bourne HD (temporary change)

Tuesday 7th July 2026

Court TV has been removed from the platform.

Friday 10th July 2026

Sky Bourne HD (Satellite 303 - Sky Glass/Stream 303) changes name to Sky BHC HD (temp)

Saturday 11th July 2026

Sky Cinema Family HD (Satellite 304 - Sky Glass/Stream 304) changes name to SkyWickedHD

Monday 13th July 2026

Sky Wicked HD (Satellite 304 - Sky Glass & Stream 304) changes name to Sky Family HD (reverting from a temporary change)
Beverly Hills Cop (Satellite 303 - Sky Glass & Stream 303) changes name to SkyDirectorsHD (temporary change)

Monday 20th July 2026

Nick Jr. PAW Patrol (Satellite 612 - Glass/Stream 208) renames to Nick Jr. Peppa (temporary change)
Nicktoons (Satellite 605 - Sky Glass/Stream 206) renames to Nick Alvinnn!!!
Sky Directors (Satellite 303 - Sky Glass/Stream 303) changes name to SkyKarateKidHD (temporary change)
BBC One London HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 926) closes permanently
BBC One North East HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 927) closes permanently
BBC One North West HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 928) closes permanently
BBC One Yorkshire HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 929) closes permanently
BBC One Yorkshire & Lincolnshire HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 930) closes permanently
BBC One West Midlands HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 931) closes permanently
BBC One East Midlands HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 932) closes permanently
BBC One East HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 933) closes permanently
BBC One South East HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 934) closes permanently
BBC One West HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 935) closes permanently
BBC One South HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 936) closes permanently
BBC One South West HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 937) closes permanently
BBC One Channel Islands HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 938) closes permanently
BBC One Scotland HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 939) closes permanently
BBC One Wales HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 940) closes permanently
BBC One Northern Ireland HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 941) closes permanently
BBC Two HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 942) closes permanently
BBC Two Wales HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 943) closes permanently
BBC Two Northern Ireland HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 944) closes permanently
BBC One Northern Ireland HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 927) closes permanently
BBC Two Northern Ireland HD RT (Sky Glass & Stream 928) closes permanently

Tuesday 21st July 2026

ITV 1/STV/UTV HD RT - (Sky Glass & Stream 945) closes permanently
ITV 4 HD RT - (Sky Glass & Stream 946) closes permanently
(Northern Ireland) RTÉ 2 RT HD - (Sky Glass & Stream 947) closes permanently

ROI

RTÉ 2 RT HD - (Sky Glass & Stream 926) closes permanently

❗ The Real Time (RT) channels were temporary channels introduced specifically for the World Cup and were intended to be available only for the duration of the tournament. With the World Cup now complete, the channels have been removed as planned. They were launched on Sky Glass and Sky Stream across BBC and ITV coverage to enhance the World Cup viewing experience.

Saturday 25th July 2026

Sky Karate Kid (Satellite 303 - Sky Glass/Stream 303) changes name to Sky Jaws HD (temporary change)

Monday 27th July 2026

Sky 2026 Recap (Satellite 302 - Sky Glass/Stream 302) renames to SkyAnimationHD (temporary change)
Sky Jaws (Satellite 303 - Sky Glass/Stream 303) changes name to PitchPerfectHD (temporary change)

Wednesday 30th July 2026

Sky Pitch Perfect (Satellite 303 - Sky Glass/Stream 303) changes name to Spider-Man HD (temporary change)
That's TV (Satellite 171) closes permanently

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Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

Akerman239 — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:04:46 GMT

It would be strange indeed if major decisions were made on SD Channels closing down 800's for TNT and has resulted in an EPG huge gap. I completely agree also with the 800 big resuffle with SD needs to be filled out blank, Seems to me that Sky were probably withholding the channels, and not planning new channel's to get 101-999 genre.

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

Marlu-Nyu — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:56:54 GMT

@Akerman239 wrote:
It would be strange indeed if major decisions were made on SD Channels closing down 800's for TNT and has resulted in an EPG huge gap. I completely agree also with the 800 big resuffle with SD needs to be filled out blank, Seems to me that Sky were probably withholding the channels, and not planning new channel's to get 101-999 genre.

I recently emailed Sky about having a uniform EPG guide across the UK & Ireland. Part of the response included the below, which is relevant for your comment.

"[...] channel positioning within the EPG is influenced by a range of factors, including regulatory requirements, regional broadcasting obligations, commercial agreements, and platform considerations. These factors can result in variations between regions to ensure that local audiences continue to receive the appropriate services in a way that meets licensing and prominence rules.

That said, improving ease of navigation and maintaining a logical, user-friendly channel layout are important considerations, and we recognise the value of feedback such as yours when reviewing how the guide is structured."

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

Marlu-Nyu — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:36:03 GMT

On the 1st July, along with the TNT Sports SD channels, the interactive TNT Sports 5 HD has also closed. TNT Sports 5 SD is still available.

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

Akerman239 — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:36:23 GMT

There’s still plenty of Entertainment/Documentaries, Music, Sports, News, Religion, Kids, International, SD, Adult need to be tied up. Probably the best Sky can do with what 101-999 keeping it on it's current EPG would make more sense to close all gaps. Sky has currently not given channels notice of any intention to have another EPG big reshuffle, didn't create the new slot when Court TV got axed. Reducing Music genre may also involve high risk financial problems in 300 series, weather that be popular or niche so I guess News/Music can combine both 500 left 5 remaining EPG Channels.

Entertainment & Documentaries

117: BBCScotlandHD (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)

174: Travelxp

176: Rewind TV (UK)

Music: Reduce

350: Clubland TV (UK): 360 or 540

351: NOW 70s (UK): 361 or 541

352: NOW 80s (UK): 362 or 542

353: NOW 90s & 00s (UK): 363 or 543

354: NOW ROCK (UK): 364 or 544

Sports (PPV)

490: TNTSBoxOffHD ?

491: SkySpBoxOffHD

492: TNTSBoxOff2HD ?

493: TNTUltimateUHD

News

519: DM News English (UK)

Religion

584: EWTN Catholic

586: Faith UK ?

587: Dunamis TV ?

589: SonLife

International (Urdu)

731: MTA1 World HD

732: HUM News

733: GEO News

734: New Vision TV

735: Noor TV

738: IQRA TV

739: Islam TV

740: Ahlebait TV (UK)

741: Takbeer TV

742: Eman Channel

743: ARY Digital

746: Madani Chnl

747: QTV Religious

Adult

905: TVX 40+

906: XXX Girl Girl

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

Annie+UK — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:42:30 GMT

@Akerman239 Having gaps in channel ranges is irrelevant the Guide still works regardless!

Sky don't own the channel numbers of 3rd party channels and it takes a huge amount of negotiations between all the slot owners for very little gain that causes 99.9% of customers no issue

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

mr.tickle — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:18:36 GMT

@Annie+UK wrote:
@Akerman239 Having gaps in channel ranges is irrelevant the Guide still works regardless!

Sky don't own the channel numbers of 3rd party channels and it takes a huge amount of negotiations between all the slot owners for very little gain that causes 99.9% of customers no issue

I agree.

The "need to be tidied up" is not a thing.

The only people who see gaps are those who list the channels in a spreadsheet from 101-999 and don't like rows without a channel name in. There are no gaps when I browse the EPG both on SkyQ and Sky Go 🙂

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

Daniel0210 — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:28:00 GMT

Every month we seem to have similar posts. I really don't see this need to fill gaps in the epg listings at all and it's not something that's going to be influenced by customers.

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

SKY1992bf — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:20:00 GMT

With limited lifetime of satellite tv remaining I'll be amazed if there was another major reshuffle ever

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

mr.tickle — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:20:37 GMT

@Daniel0210 wrote:
Every month we seem to have similar posts. I really don't see this need to fill gaps in the epg listings at all and it's not something that's going to be influenced by customers.

Heh. Reminds me of Harry Enfield's "Angry Frank" character (just spent a nice few mins watching on youtube).

"If one day, I saw that my favourite channel had moved from position 111 to position 160 in the Sky Electronic Programme Guide, I'd say OI! DAVE! NO!"

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

Akerman239 — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:31:50 GMT

@Annie+UK Yh I understand, Movies genre are ok with sky reshuffle after 3 months time or close gaps on 316-324.

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

mr.tickle — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:55:49 GMT

Once again - there are no gaps. You'd have to print a list and put your own blank lines in, to see any.

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

Marlu-Nyu — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:47:22 GMT

@Akerman239 wrote:

There’s still plenty of Entertainment/Documentaries, Music, Sports, News, Religion, Kids, International, SD, Adult need to be tied up. Probably the best Sky can do with what 101-999 keeping it on it's current EPG would make more sense to close all gaps. Sky has currently not given channels notice of any intention to have another EPG big reshuffle, didn't create the new slot when Court TV got axed. Reducing Music genre may also involve high risk financial problems in 300 series, weather that be popular or niche so I guess News/Music can combine both 500 left 5 remaining EPG Channels.

Entertainment & Documentaries

117: BBCScotlandHD (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)

174: Travelxp

176: Rewind TV (UK)

Music: Reduce

350: Clubland TV (UK): 360 or 540

351: NOW 70s (UK): 361 or 541

352: NOW 80s (UK): 362 or 542

353: NOW 90s & 00s (UK): 363 or 543

354: NOW ROCK (UK): 364 or 544

Sports (PPV)

490: TNTSBoxOffHD ?

491: SkySpBoxOffHD

492: TNTSBoxOff2HD ?

493: TNTUltimateUHD

News

519: DM News English (UK)

Religion

584: EWTN Catholic

586: Faith UK ?

587: Dunamis TV ?

589: SonLife

International (Urdu)

731: MTA1 World HD

732: HUM News

733: GEO News

734: New Vision TV

735: Noor TV

738: IQRA TV

739: Islam TV

740: Ahlebait TV (UK)

741: Takbeer TV

742: Eman Channel

743: ARY Digital

746: Madani Chnl

747: QTV Religious

Adult

905: TVX 40+

906: XXX Girl Girl

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I recently emailed Sky about having a uniform EPG guide across the UK & Ireland. Part of the response included the below, which is relevant for your comment.

"[...] channel positioning within the EPG is influenced by a range of factors, including regulatory requirements, regional broadcasting obligations, commercial agreements, and platform considerations. These factors can result in variations between regions to ensure that local audiences continue to receive the appropriate services in a way that meets licensing and prominence rules.

That said, improving ease of navigation and maintaining a logical, user-friendly channel layout are important considerations, and we recognise the value of feedback such as yours when reviewing how the guide is structured."

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

Annie+UK — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:26:17 GMT

@Akerman239 wrote:

@Annie+UK Yh I understand, Movies genre are ok with sky reshuffle after 3 months time or close gaps on 316-324.

Channels pay differing amount of money for the slots depending on how low the number is, so moving to a higher slot would mean a channel loses some value of what they paid for the original number

When I watched TV, I'd search for the programme name in the listings using the search on the home page, thus the TV Guide and channel numbers were of little use to me

My mum has a hard time using the guide after her stroke, changing channel numbers makes people like hers lifes more difficult than need be

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

Akerman239 — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:07:49 GMT

@Marlu-Nyu I will stop posting thx.

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

Marlu-Nyu — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:55:35 GMT

@Akerman239 wrote:
@Marlu-Nyu I will stop posting thx.

No, that is not what I mean and I think you know that. If you find an error, or want to help someone out, by all means do, but just stop with the channel changes.

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

SpaceSparkie — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:44:39 GMT

Hey Everyone!

Just a friendly reminder to keep the conversation on topic and focus on being kind and helpful to each other. Let’s keep the discussions respectful and positive. We’re all here to learn and share!

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

Marlu-Nyu — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:38:08 GMT

@mr.tickle wrote:
@Annie+UK wrote:
@Akerman239 Having gaps in channel ranges is irrelevant the Guide still works regardless!

Sky don't own the channel numbers of 3rd party channels and it takes a huge amount of negotiations between all the slot owners for very little gain that causes 99.9% of customers no issue
I agree.
The "need to be tidied up" is not a thing.
The only people who see gaps are those who list the channels in a spreadsheet from 101-999 and don't like rows without a channel name in. There are no gaps when I browse the EPG both on SkyQ and Sky Go 🙂

Here's a fun fact; with all regional variations and advertising regions, incuding test channels, there is only a complete total of 696 channels on Sky.

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

MaccyD221 — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:43:15 GMT

i read in tv choice that sky directors is changing to sky karate kid from monday (20th)

Re: Changes to the TV Guide - July 2026

Marlu-Nyu — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:06:44 GMT

@KevNewMedia, is RTÉ2 HD RT also closing on 20th July?