Sky Sports Box Office FAQ

Sky Sports Box Office is your home of pay-per-view sporting events.

  

Can I watch Sky Sports Box Office on Sky Go?

 

Yes, Sky Q customers can watch these events on the Sky Go app when connected to their home broadband network.

Sky Sports Box Office has it's own app where you can stream the event live. CLICK HERE for more information.

 

Can I watch Sky Sports Box Office online?

 

Yes, you can stream many boxing events on a wide range of devices with Sky Sports Box Office app - even if you're not a Sky customer.

CLICK HERE for more information.

 

I’ve ordered on my Sky box, can I also watch online?

 

These platforms are not linked.

If you'd like to watch the event online, you must order HERE. This is a separate order to your TV and you will be charged again.

 

Can I watch SSBO on my multiscreen?

 

If you purchase the event through your Sky Q box, it'll be available on your Sky Q box, Sky Q Mini('s), and Sky Go app (assuming you are connected to your home network) with a single order.

Sky+ customers will need a separate order for each box they wish to watch on.

  

I want to watch this event on Sky TV, how do I order?

 

The easiest way to order is by using your Sky remote;

  • Go to channel 491,
  • Press the GREEN button,
  • Press RECORD to book

Do I need an HD subscription to watch this event in HD?

 

No. As these events are a one-off purchase, your subscription does not impact your viewing options.

You will need an HD capable Sky box and TV.

 

Can I watch Sky Sports Box Office in Ultra HD?

 

Many events are available to Sky Q 2TB customers in Ultra HD (repeats will be shown in SD/HD).

 

A compatible TV will be required, CLICK HERE for help setting up Ultra HD.

Sky Go and Sky Q mini’s do not support Ultra HD. A multiscreen subscription is not required to watch box office events in Ultra HD.

 

Can I watch the repeats?

 

Yes. Repeats of the full event are usually shown the following day on Sky Sports Box Office (channel 491). By ordering the live event, you'll automatically have access to watch these repeats.

 

Why haven't I been asked for my PIN?

 

The default settings will require you to enter your Sky PIN to order Box Office events.

You can re-enable PIN requests for Box Office purchases using the following instructions

  • Sky+ - Services> Parental Control & PIN> Family> PIN Required for purchases
  • Sky Q - Settings> Parental> Family> PIN on Purchase

I have a message on my TV, now what?

 

Click this link and type your on screen message into the available box. Simply follow the next steps.

 

I ordered using my remote, now the search banner is stuck on screen!

 

Press RECORD on your Sky remote to order the event.

This can happen during the first hour of programming if your order hasn't fully confirmed. The first hour of programming is available to all Sky customers without paying for the event. Pressing record will confirm your order and remove the banner, you will only be charged once (per viewing card).

 

I ordered using my remote, I have a blue screen.

 

Press RECORD on your Sky remote to order the event.

The first 60 minutes are available for all Sky customers without ordering the event. After that, if you see a blue screen, your order didn't process correctly. Re-order the event using your Sky remote, you will only be charged once (per viewing card).

 

If your question isn't answered here, ask in our What's On community.

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