Sky to launch new sports channel for all subscribers

For no additional cost, Sky is launching a new sports channel for all of its TV subscribers.

Sky Sports Mix, which will launch in the summer, will broadcast some of the biggest sporting events in the world and forms part of the broadcaster’s basic subscription packages.

Live football from competitions including La Liga, MLS, FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers, as well as a “select number” of Premier League and Football League matches will all air on the channel.

“With Sky Sports Mix, we are giving millions more people access to great moments from some of the world’s biggest sporting events at no extra cost,” said Sky Sports MD, Barney Francis.

“It is a fantastic way for all Sky customers to be able to enjoy some of the great content that has made Sky Sports the first choice for sport.

“Sky Sports Mix will bring sport to more people and provide many different ways of enjoying our coverage, from high profile live events and fascinating documentaries to clips of incredible moments. Our aim is to offer sport in a way that can engage, encourage and excite everyone even further.”

Currently the only way to watch all of Sky’s sporting output is through a Sky Sports TV subscription package, costing £25.50 extra per month.