Here’s a detailed guide to TV channels available via satellite on the SKY platform, including their full names, categories, and details. Please note that availability may vary depending on your country (e.g., UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy, etc.), subscription package, and regional restrictions.
🌍 Overview of SKY Satellite TV Platforms
Sky operates in several European countries with different channel lineups:
Sky UK & Ireland
Sky Germany (Sky Deutschland)
Sky Italy
Sky Austria
We’ll focus primarily on Sky UK & Ireland, as it is the largest and most comprehensive service.
📡 Sky UK – Satellite Details
Satellite Position: Astra 28.2°E (formerly at 28.5°E)
This is the primary satellite used for broadcasting Free-to-Air (FTA) and encrypted (subscription-based) channels across the UK and Ireland.
Transmission Standard:
DVB-S2
MPEG-4
HD/SD content
Encryption:
Channels are encrypted using Nagravision 3.
Requires a valid Sky+HD box or Freesat receiver with a viewing card for access.
📺 Full List of Major Channels Available on Sky (UK/Ireland)
Below is a categorized list of major channels available through Sky satellite services. Some are FTA; others require a subscription.
🔹 News & Current Affairs
Channel
Full Name
Details
BBC One
British Broadcasting Corporation One
Main public broadcaster, national news, drama, entertainment
BBC Two
British Broadcasting Corporation Two
Arts, documentaries, comedy, learning
ITV1
Independent Television One
Commercial network, news, soaps, reality TV
Channel 4
Channel Four Television Corporation
Public service broadcaster, diverse content
Channel 5
Channel Five
Entertainment, documentaries, films
Sky News
Sky News Limited
24-hour news channel by Sky
BBC News
BBC News
National and international news
Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera Media Network
International news from Qatar
CGTN
China Global Television Network
Chinese state-owned global news
🔹 Entertainment
Channel
Full Name
Details
Sky Max
Sky Max
Drama, action, blockbuster movies
Sky Comedy
Sky Comedy
Stand-up, sitcoms, comedy series
Sky Showcase
Sky Showcase
Highlights of Sky’s best shows
Sky Witness
Sky Witness
US-style dramas and action series
E!
Entertainment Television
Celebrity, red carpet events, reality shows
Dave
UKTV Dave
Comedy, puzzles, gaming
Gold
UKTV Gold
Classic comedy, sitcoms
Yesterday
Yesterday TV
History, science, nature documentaries
Really
Really TV
Lifestyle, home, food, paranormal
W
Women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, health
Discovery Channel
Discovery, Inc.
Science, tech, nature, exploration
National Geographic
National Geographic Partners
Wildlife, adventure, science, history
TLC
Discovery Networks
Lifestyle, family, real-life stories
MTV
Paramount Global
Music, youth culture, reality TV
Comedy Central
ViacomCBS
Comedy, late-night shows, animations
🔹 Movies
Channel
Full Name
Details
Sky Cinema Premiere
Sky Cinema Premiere
New releases and premieres
Sky Cinema Hits
Sky Cinema Hits
Popular films
Sky Cinema Greats
Sky Cinema Greats
Classic films
Sky Cinema Family
Sky Cinema Family
Family-friendly movies
Sky Cinema Cult
Sky Cinema Cult
Cult classics and indie films
Disney+
The Walt Disney Company
Streaming integration; available via Sky Q
Netflix
Netflix, Inc.
Streaming app integrated into Sky Q boxes
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon.com
Available via apps on Sky Q
🔹 Sports
Channel
Full Name
Details
Sky Sports Main Event
Sky Sports
Premier League football, cricket, boxing
Sky Sports Football
Sky Sports Football
Dedicated to football coverage
Sky Sports Cricket
Sky Sports Cricket
Live cricket matches
Sky Sports F1
Sky Sports F1
Formula 1 racing
Sky Sports Golf
Sky Sports Golf
Golf tournaments
Sky Sports Racing
Sky Sports Racing
Horse racing
BT Sport 1 / 2 (Now TNT Sports)
Warner Bros. Discovery
Rugby, WWE, UFC, cycling
Eurosport 1 / 2
Discovery
Tennis, Olympics, motorsports
🔹 Children & Family
Channel
Full Name
Details
CBBC
Children’s BBC
For children aged 6–12
CBeebies
BBC Preschool Channel
For pre-school children
Cartoon Network
Turner Broadcasting
Animated cartoons
Boomerang
Warner Bros. Discovery
Classic cartoons
Nick Jr.
ViacomCBS
Pre-school programming
Nickelodeon
ViacomCBS
Kids’ entertainment, animation
Disney Channel
The Walt Disney Company
Family-friendly shows and movies
Pop
Pop TV Ltd
Kids’ and family shows
Tiny Pop
Sony Pictures Television
Preschoolers’ content
🔹 Lifestyle & Reality
Channel
Full Name
Details
HGTV
Scripps Networks Interactive
Home improvement, renovation
Food Network
Scripps Networks
Cooking, chefs, food shows
Living
Sony Pictures Television
Lifestyle, travel, reality
Travel Channel
Warner Bros. Discovery
Travel, culture, adventure
TLC
Discovery Networks
Real-life stories, family shows
Quest
Quest
Documentary, factual, adventure
Quest Red
Quest Red
Lifestyle, crime, true stories
Drama
Acorn Media Enterprises
Classic dramas, mysteries
Alibi
Acorn Media Enterprises
Crime dramas
Together TV
Charity channel promoting inclusion and community
Eden
BBC Scotland
Nature and environment documentaries
🔹 Music & Arts
Channel
Full Name
Details
Sky Arts
Sky Arts
Classical music, theatre, visual arts
MTV Hits
Paramount Global
Music videos
MTV Base
Paramount Global
Urban, hip-hop, R&B
Magic
Magic Radio
Smooth and easy listening music
Absolute Radio
Global/Radio Today
Rock, pop, classic hits
Jazz FM
GMG Radio
Jazz and soul music
🔹 International & Multilingual
Channel
Full Name
Details
SABC International
South African Broadcasting Corporation
African news, culture
France 24
French public news
World news in French and English
Deutsche Welle
German public international broadcaster
News in German, English, other languages
RT
Russia Today
Russian state-funded international news
Press TV
Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting
Iranian state-run news
CCTV News (CGTN)
China Global Television Network
Chinese news
Mnet
South Korean entertainment
Zee TV / Sony Mix / Star Plus
Indian channels for Bollywood, soap operas, Hindi content
Free-to-air (FTA) channels can be accessed without a subscription.
Sky Q supports streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, etc.
Channel numbers and names may differ slightly between platforms (Sky vs Freesat).
🧾 Summary
Category
Number of Channels Approx.
News
10–15
Entertainment
30–40
Movies
10–15
Sports
8–12
Kids/Family
15–20
Lifestyle
10–15
Music
5–10
International
20–30
Total
Over 150+ channels
88
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