Sky Sports News to relaunch with new studio and schedule

Sky Sports News is set for a relaunch next month – adding ‘HQ’ to the title – as the broadcaster looks to place the viewer “at the heart of sports news” with a new schedule, upgraded studio and improved social media coverage.

Sky Sports News HQ will launch on Sky channel 401 on 12 August – meaning other Sky Sports channels will move one slot up in the EPG – and will offer a schedule with a greater emphasis on reporting stories under investigation.

Housed in a new studio, it will be delivered by a team of over 200 staff, 32 reporters and 20 presenters including Kirsty Gallacher, Jim White and Natalie Sawyer.

To mark the launch, the Sky Sports apps and website have been redesigned with additional personalisation, and a new catch-up ‘hub’ with video clips and additional content will be made available.

Viewers will also be able to use the apps and social media platforms to take part in debates.

“Two million viewers a day come to Sky Sports News, plus many more on digital and social media, said Sky Sports News HQ executive editor, Andy Cairns. “This evolution shows our commitment to delivering them an even better service.”