Watch TV programmes from Sky on demand
Sky Player TV subscribers can watch selected on demand programmes from channels in their Packs. Want to watch great movies and programmes from the comfort of your home? Sky Player's on demand catalogue contains thousands of shows, and is available even if you aren't a Sky TV customer.
To get started, simply take a few moments to sign up for a free account
Subscribe and watch programmes on demand
Entertainment Pack
When you subscribe to Sky Player's Entertainment Pack you can watch 19 channels live, and choose from a selection of programmes from these channels on demand. (We'll be adding more channels as soon as we can.)
Subscribe now and start enjoying live TV online including documentaries from National Geographic Channel, Sky News current affairs coverage, plus kids programmes from Disney Channel, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network.
Sports Pack
When you subscribe to both Sky Sports channels on Sky Player you can watch all Sky Sports catch-up and highlights programmes on demand, including UEFA Champions League and Barclays Premier League.
Movies Pack
Subscribe to both Sky Movies channels and you can watch hundreds of movies from these channels on demand.
What programmes can I watch?
| Channel | Rent individual programmes from | Available free to Sky Player TV subscribers? | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPORTS | Sky Sports | Subscribers Only | Sports Pack |
| ESPN Classic | £0.98/€1.27 | Entertainment Pack | |
| Rush | £0.98/€1.27 | ||
| MOVIES | Sky Movies | Subscribers Only | Movies Pack |
| Sky Box Office | £3.43/€4.40 | ||
| Sky Box Office World | £2.45/€3.13 | ||
| ENTERTAINMENT | BBC |  |
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| Sky One | £1.47/€1.91 | ||
| Bio | £0.98/€1.27 | ||
| LIFESTYLE & CULTURE |
Sky Arts | £0.98/€1.27 | Entertainment Pack |
| Sky Real lives | £0.98/€1.27 | ||
| Sky Travel | Watch for free | ||
| NEWS | Sky News | Subscribers Only | Entertainment Pack |
| BBC News | |
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| BBC Parliament | |
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| DOCUMENTARIES | History | £0.98/€1.27 | Entertainment Pack |
| Crime & Investigation | £0.98/€1.27 | Entertainment Pack | |
| National Geographic | £0.98/€1.27 | Entertainment Pack | |
| Nat Geo Wild | £0.98/€1.27 | Entertainment Pack | |
| KIDS | CBBC | |
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| CBeebies | |
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| Baby First | £0.98/€1.27 | ||
| Baby TV | £0.98/€1.27 |
Rent or buy programmes to sample Sky TV
Rent or buy programmes from as little as £.98/€1.27.
· rent for 48 hours or buy to keep
· no subscription – no commitment
· pay as you go
For example, you can rent or buy episodes of major US dramas and comedies such as 24 and Lost, either earlier seasons or previous episodes in the current season.
We offer a selection of Sky Box Office and Sky Box Office World movies to rent from £2.45/€3.13.
You can also rent or buy greatest hits programmes from channels like History, National Geographic Channel or ESPN classic.
What should I expect?
All programmes are available in digital quality and sound.
All programmes are available to play instantly. Your viewing experience will depend on your broadband connection speed, your computer, and whatever else you are using it for at the time. If you're unable view instantly, you still have the option of downloading to view later.
You can only watch Sky Movies and Sky 1 programmes on your main registered computer or Xbox 360. You can only browse BBC iPlayer programmes on a computer. Sky Box Office movies are not available on Xbox 360.
To download programmes you will need to install the Sky Player software. This is a 10MB download. You may also be prompted to install other software from Microsoft during installation, if you do not already have it on your PC.
The Sky Player software makes use of a peer-2-peer technology, which means that your computer will automatically share programmes you've downloaded with other Sky Player users.
You must be aged 18 or over to subscribe to the Service and a resident of the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Republic of Ireland.