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The Irish Sun
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Sky warns of SIX channel changes hitting TVs in major August overhaul – is your box affected?
SKY customers have been warned of a major overhaul hitting their service in August. The six changes will affect some of the broadcasting giant's most popular channels, including sports and cinema. 2 Sky are changing six channels in August Credit: AFP - Getty Sky Customers should not be concerned by the change to channel names, as they can be made for a variety of reasons, such as new arrivals, theme changes and rebranding efforts. The changes will be taking place over a number of days from August 1 - here is the full list of those affected. Channel change dates Friday 1st August Sky Sports Action (Satellite 408/865 - Sky Glass/Stream 408) renames to SkySp Lions / SkySp Lions HD (temporary change) READ MORE SKY Saturday 2nd August Sky Greats (Satellite 304/849 - Sky Glass/Stream 304) renames to Sky Jaws / Sky Jaws HD (temporary change) Monday 4th August Sky Sports The Lions (Satellite 408/865 - Sky Glass/Stream 408) rebrands to SkySp Action/SkySp ActionHD (reverting from a temporary change) Sky Antiheroes (Satellite 303 - Sky Glass/Stream 303) changes name to Sky Hits HD (reverting from temporary change) Sky Schools Out (Satellite 306/850 - Sky Glass/Stream 306) renames to Sky Adventure/ SkyAdventureHD (temporary change) Sky Jaws (Satellite 304/849 - Sky Glass/Stream 304) renames to Sky Greats / Sky Greats HD (reverting from a temporary change) NTD (Satellite 524) moves to EPG number 521 Most read in Tech Friday 8th August Sky Cinema Action (Satellite 307/851 - Sky Glass/Stream 307) changes name to Sky Spider-Man / Spider-Man HD (temporary change) 2 There's something for everyone in this new update Credit: Sky Changes to channel names are often temporary but some remain permanent. Sky Sports Action will have two different names over the weekend in order to celebrate the final match of the British and Irish Lions Test series. Sky has exclusive broadcasting rights, and they are not holding back on showcasing the tournament, which saw The Lions overcome Australia in the second Test. Following the final Test, the channel will revert to its original name on August 4. Sky Greats will also be getting a makeover as it is renamed to Sky Jaws. This will be in honour of the 50th anniversary of the release of Steven Spielberg's blockbuster Jaws. There's also a whole host of superhero-related changes inbound with Sky Antiheroes reverting back to its original name of Sky Hits on August 4. And then on August 8, Sky Cinema Action will temporarily change to Sky Spider-Man. Millions of Sky viewers are also being urged to check their TV guides after a major reshuffle hit the channel line-up this week. The broadcaster routinely makes changes to its channel line-up, particularly to reflect seasonal sports coverage or temporary promotions.
The Irish Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Sky brings BACK more popular channels with a big change for Sky Sports and a special launch for kids over the summer
SKY has revealed its summer plans which include the return of popular channels, a big change for Sky Sports and a special launch for kids. Next Monday Sky Sports Action will undergo a rebrand to SkySp Action, in a revert from a temporary change. Advertisement 1 Sky reveals exciting new channel changes in time for summer Credit: Alamy Big change for Sky Sports and kids channels Also, from July 25th, Sky Sports Action will be renamed to SkySp Lions. Exciting changes will also be made to the Nick Jr. Too is set to be renamed to Nick Jr. Paw Patrol, while Nicktoons will also be renamed to Nick SpongeBob. With school holidays on the horizon, Sky Family will sod change to SkySchoolsOut. Advertisement Tech news Sky Comedy HD to return Other changes include Viewers can also expect Sky Hits to change to Antiheroes HD on July 25th. New Love Island bombshell Angel has VERY glam jetsetter lifestyle - and is best friends with former Love Island girl All changes coming to Sky this month Here is a full list of all the changes coming to Sky this month: Friday 18th July 2025 Advertisement Most read in Tech Exclusive Sky Sports Action (Satellite 408/865 - Glass/Stream 408) renames to SkySp Lions / SkySp Lions HD (temporary change) Monday 21st July 2025 SkySportsTheLions (Satellite 408/865 - Sky Glass/Stream 408) rebrands to SkySp Action/SkySp ActionHD (reverting from a temporary change) Nick Jr. Too (Satellite 613 - Glass/Stream 207 Glass) renames to Nick Jr. Paw Patrol (temporary change) Nicktoons (Satellite 605 - Glass/Stream 205) renames to Nick SpongeBob (temporary change) Friday 25th July 2025 Sky Sports Action (Satellite 408/865 - Glass/Stream 408) renames to SkySp Lions / SkySp Lions HD (temporary change) Sky Buddy Films (Satellite 308 - Glass/Stream 308) changes name to Sky Comedy HD (reverting from temporary change) Sky Hits (Satellite 303 - Glass/Stream 303) changes name to Antiheroes HD (temporary change) Sky Family (Satellite 306/850 - Glass/Stream 306) renames to SkySchoolsOut / SchoolsOutHD For more information go to the Tricks for your Sky remote Try a whole host of Sky tricks to take your TV to a whole new level.
Scottish Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Sky brings BACK more popular channels with a big change for Sky Sports and a special launch for kids over the summer
Sky's plans to keep children entertained this summer SWITCH OVER Sky brings BACK more popular channels with a big change for Sky Sports and a special launch for kids over the summer SKY has revealed its summer plans which include the return of popular channels, a big change for Sky Sports and a special launch for kids. Next Monday Sky Sports Action will undergo a rebrand to SkySp Action, in a revert from a temporary change. 1 Sky reveals exciting new channel changes in time for summer Credit: Alamy Big change for Sky Sports and kids channels Also, from July 25th, Sky Sports Action will be renamed to SkySp Lions. Exciting changes will also be made to the children's channels from July 18th onwards. Nick Jr. Too is set to be renamed to Nick Jr. Paw Patrol, while Nicktoons will also be renamed to Nick SpongeBob. With school holidays on the horizon, Sky Family will sod change to SkySchoolsOut. Sky Comedy HD to return Other changes include Sky Buddy Films reverting from a temporary change back to Sky Comedy HD. Viewers can also expect Sky Hits to change to Antiheroes HD on July 25th. New Love Island bombshell Angel has VERY glam jetsetter lifestyle - and is best friends with former Love Island girl All changes coming to Sky this month Here is a full list of all the changes coming to Sky this month: Friday 18th July 2025 Sky Sports Action (Satellite 408/865 - Glass/Stream 408) renames to SkySp Lions / SkySp Lions HD (temporary change) Monday 21st July 2025 SkySportsTheLions (Satellite 408/865 - Sky Glass/Stream 408) rebrands to SkySp Action/SkySp ActionHD (reverting from a temporary change) rebrands to SkySp Action/SkySp ActionHD (reverting from a temporary change) Nick Jr. Too (Satellite 613 - Glass/Stream 207 Glass) renames to Nick Jr. Paw Patrol (temporary change) renames to Nick Jr. Paw Patrol (temporary change) Nicktoons (Satellite 605 - Glass/Stream 205) renames to Nick SpongeBob (temporary change) Friday 25th July 2025 Sky Sports Action (Satellite 408/865 - Glass/Stream 408) renames to SkySp Lions / SkySp Lions HD (temporary change) renames to SkySp Lions / SkySp Lions HD (temporary change) Sky Buddy Films (Satellite 308 - Glass/Stream 308) changes name to Sky Comedy HD (reverting from temporary change) changes name to Sky Comedy HD (reverting from temporary change) Sky Hits (Satellite 303 - Glass/Stream 303) changes name to Antiheroes HD (temporary change) changes name to Antiheroes HD (temporary change) Sky Family (Satellite 306/850 - Glass/Stream 306) renames to SkySchoolsOut / SchoolsOutHD For more information go to the Sky Community website.
