Sky warns of 5 new channel changes hitting TV screens TOMORROW – will your box be affected?
The changes will affect some of the broadcasting giant's most popular channels, including Sky Nature and Sky Arts.
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Changes to channel names are made for a variety of reasons including for new arrivals, theme changes and rebranding efforts.
Here is the full list of those affected from tomorrow, July 31.
Channel changes from July 31
Sky Nature UK and ROI services move from 124 (125 Scotland) to 145 on satellite only.
Sky Arts UK and ROI services move from 130 (131 Scotland) to 124 (125 Scotland) on satellite only.
Challenge UK and ROI services move from 145 to 130(131 Scotland) on satellite only.
Sky Nature HD moves from 822 to 826 on satellite only.
Sky Arts HD moves from 826 to 822 on satellite only.
Changes to channel names are often temporary but some remain permanent.
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Earlier this week SkySports TheLions (Satellite 408/865 - Sky Glass/Stream 408) rebranded to SkySp Action/SkySp ActionHD, reverting from a temporary change.
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Sky 2025 Recap (Satellite 302 - Sky Glass/Stream 302) was renamed to Favourites HD.
This was a temporary change.
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The shake-up hit customers across the UK and Ireland from July 28, with rebrands, renames and major channel moves across Sky's satellite, Glass and Stream services.
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This week Sky confirmed that Sky Sports The Lions (Satellite 408/865 – Sky Glass/Stream 408) was reverting to its original name, Sky Sports Action/
Sky 2025 Recap (Satellite 302 – Sky Glass/Stream 302) was also temporarily renamed Favourites HD.
Meanwhile, a wide reshuffle of the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) resulted in many popular channels moving to new positions.
In the UK on satellite,
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The broadcaster routinely makes changes to its channel line-up, particularly to reflect seasonal sports coverage or temporary promotions.
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