With little effort, as it happens. While Sky hasn’t made this an easily-accessible option in a settings menu or anything like that, you can turn on developer mode by entering a Konami-style code on. To watch Sky Go on a Smart TV you need to connect a laptop, PC, or console, to the TV’s HDMI port and then run Sky Go on that device. Sky Go does not allow video output over mobile devices, and casting options are limited. Bear in mind, Sky Go is not yet compatible with Chromecast.

Dec 15, 2020 Amazon Fire TV Stick users can now stream Sky TV without a pricey contract or a dish AMAZON Fire TV Stick fans are receiving a nice bonus this week with Sky's NOW TV streaming coming to these. To watch Sky Go on a Smart TV you need to connect a laptop, PC, or console, to the TV’s HDMI port and then run Sky Go on that device. Sky Go does not allow video output over mobile devices, and casting options are limited. Bear in mind, Sky Go is not yet compatible with Chromecast.

With a huge selection of entertainment, movie and sports channels to choose from, it's easy to see why Sky TV is so popular. But the prices for a full Sky subscription can be eye-watering.

While the lure of shows such as Westworld and Game of Thrones can be appealing, the thought of being tied in to an expensive contract can feel off-putting. The good news is you don't have to take out a long Sky subscription to watch Sky channels.

Read on for more information on TV services that will let you watch Sky TV without a Sky subscription, including Now TV, Virgin Media and TalkTalk.

Use our round up of the best and worst TV and broadband providers to discover how satisfied Sky customers are in comparison to those with other suppliers.

Try Now TV

Now TV is an internet TV streaming service powered by Sky. It offers live streaming and on-demand content from popular Sky channels - so, you can watch Sky shows as they're going out live, or catch up on them at a later date.

Crucially, you don't have to be a Sky subscriber to use Now TV. Instead you simply buy 'passes' for a day, week or month to access the channels that you want. When your pass expires it rolls over into a monthly subscription fee, but you can cancel at any time. See how Now TV compares to popular streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime, using our TV streaming service reviews.

Streaming services broadcast over the internet, so you don't need a satellite dish to watch Now TV (though you do need a broadband connection of at least 2.5Mbps or a mobile signal of 180Kbps if you plan to watch using 3G or 4G).

You'll also need a device that can use the Now TV app. Some smart TVs come with this preinstalled, but if yours doesn't, you can watch Now TV in a few different ways.

One of the easiest, cheapest ways to watch Now TV is to buy a dedicated Sky Now TV box or smart stick, which cost as little as £15. This may even include a trial of free passes to watch the content, which in effect pays for the cost of the Now TV box itself.

A YouTube box will also give you access to the Now TV app - or you can install the app on a tablet, smartphone or PC.

Find out more in our guide: What is Now TV?

Add Sky channels to a service from another provider

If you've already got a TV subscription with a different provider, such as Virgin Media or BT TV, you can add most of Sky's channels to these services.

To do this, you add a 'bolt on' to your existing pay TV service. For example, you can pay BT £16 a month to add 11 Sky Movie channels to your package. There's usually no contract to do this, you just pay on a monthly basis.

If you're looking for some channels to keep the little ones happy, you can simply add children's channels to yourTV and broadband bundle - for example TalkTalk's Kids Boost adds nine children's channels, including Nickelodeon, Boomerang and Cartoon Network.

Use a shared Sky subscription

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If a friend or family member already subscribes to Sky, then you can register as a secondary user and still watch Sky shows.

Now TV (see above), for example, allows you to register up to four compatible devices (such as a Now TV box, a laptop, or a tablet). The service lets you watch programmes on two devices at the same time, so four members of an extended family won't all be able to tune into Game of Thrones simultaneously on different devices.

Alternatively, Sky Go is a streaming service that allows Sky subscribers to watch programmes away from the home. This lets Sky customers register two devices (or four, if you pay more for Sky Go Extra).

In effect, this would let you log in to watch Sky programming if you used the account details of a family member who has a Sky subscription. However, users are meant to be part of the same household as the primary Sky account holder, according to Sky.

Read our Sky TV and broadband review to find out what Sky customers had to say about the service they receive in our latest satisfaction survey.

...or, stick with Freeview

If you decide that none of the above options work for you, then one alternative is to stick with Freeview. It may not offer the same sports or movie range as Sky, but it still gives you a huge selection of channels for no cost at all (other than the charge for a TV licence).

With the addition of a Freeview PVR, you can pause, rewind and record live TV, as well as setting a planner and series-link. These are all features you would get with a Sky box. You won't, however, have access to the same sports, movies and entertainment channels. Head to our round-up of the Best Buy Freeview PVRs to see which models impressed the experts in our lab.

If that's not enough for you, and you want even more channels, then Freesat offers more than 200 channels and on-demand TV from the likes of the BBC and ITV. To get it, you just need a Freesat box or a TV with Freesat built-in, plus a Freesat satellite dish. As with Freeview, there's no ongoing subscription cost. Read in depth reviews of all the latest models using our Freesat PVRs and set top box reviews.

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Watch the biggest boxing fights live through your NOW Smart Stick or NOW Box with the Sky Sports Box Office app.

Don't have a NOW device? Watch through your PC, Mac, smartphone or tablet instead.

You don't need a NOW Sports Membership – Box Office events aren't included with a Sports Membership, and need to be bought separately.

Can I watch the Chisora v Parker fight?

Chisora v Parker on 1 May is available to watch with Sky Sports Box Office.

How do I watch on my NOW Smart Stick or Box?

To watch Sky Sports Box Office events on your TV you just need to order online at sports.skyboxoffice.com/events and then download the Sky Sports Box Office app on your NOW device.

Don’t have a NOW Smart Stick or Box?

You can still order the event and watch on your PC, Mac, smartphone or tablet.

Having trouble ordering or watching?

For any problems ordering the event, send Sky Sports Box Office a message via their website.

FAQs

Step 1:

Go to sports.skyboxoffice.com/events and select the event you want to order.

Step 2:

Select Buy now. If you don't have a Sky Sports Box Office account already, select Sign up to enter your details and create one.

Already got an account? Enter your email address and password and select Sign in.

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Step 3:

Select Pay now. You'll receive a confirmation email with instructions for watching your event online.

To watch on your TV, you'll need to download the Sky Sports Box Office app on your NOW Smart Stick or Box. See below for details on how to do this.

The Sky Sports Box Office app isn’t installed automatically on your NOW Smart Stick or Box – you’ll need to download it once you’ve ordered the event.

To download the Sky Sports Box Office app, from your home screen:

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Step 1:

Scroll to App store and select OK on your NOW remote.

Step 2:

Find Sky Sports Box Office in the list of available apps.

Step 3:

Select Add app. Once the app's downloaded, you can find it by selecting My apps on your home screen.

Step 4:

Log in to the app with your email address and the password you created when you ordered the event.

Check https://sports.skyboxoffice.com/events to find out which events are coming up, and when you can order them.

You can usually order up to 2 weeks before the event takes place.

Don’t have a NOW Smart Stick or Box yet, and want to watch the fight or match on your big screen? Find out how to get your hands on a NOW device.

Once you’ve got your NOW device, check our quick setup guides for the NOW Smart Stick and NOW Box to get started.

No problem – you can still watch events on your PC, Mac, smartphone or tablet.

Just order using the link above, and follow the instructions in the confirmation email to watch the event.

Before you order, check below to see if Sky Sports Box Office events are available on your device, and how to watch.

If you book the event from https://sports.skyboxoffice.com/events, you can only watch online or through your NOW Smart Stick or Box.

To watch through your Sky Box or any other cable provider, you’ll need to book the event from my.sky.com/orderboxoffice.

Having trouble ordering, or getting a poor quality picture when watching your event?

Just get in touch via the Sky Sports Box Office website if you’ve got any questions before the event.

Having trouble during the event, and need help fast? Head to the Sky Sports Box Office site and select Chat with an expert.