Can I add BT Sport to my Sky package?

Matt Maynard • 12 Jul 2023 Guides

Want to get BT Sport on Sky? All the information you need is here.

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Adding your favourite BT Sport channels to your Sky deal really couldn’t be made any more simple. Below we tell you exactly how to get BT Sport on Sky, along with answering your frequently asked questions. 

Add BT Sport to Sky by following these easy steps: 

1. Dig out your Sky viewing card number and head on over to BT at  www.bt.com/sport/sky. 

2. Choose from either a BT Sport 12-month contract or a rolling 1-month contract to add to your Sky television. 

3. Fill in the appropriate details (including your viewing number) once you are sent to the ‘Progress your order’ page. 

There’s also the option to upgrade with the BT Sport pack through your Sky account. 

How do I find my Sky viewing card number?

Your Sky viewing card number is needed to determine the account you want BT Sport added to.

If you have a Sky HD box hit the ‘Services’ button on your remote, then from the Sky Guide select ‘Settings’ and then ‘Details’. 

If you don’t have a Sky HD box, your Sky viewing card number can be found by selecting ‘System Setup’ and then ‘System Details’.

What sports can I watch on BT Sport? 

Every UEFA Champions and Europa League fixture, The FA Cup and 52 Premier League games per season. The European Rugby Champions Cup can only be watched on BT Sport, along with 69 games from the Gallagher Premiership. 

You will also be able to watch World, European, British and Commonwealth Championship Boxing, UFC fights, the NBA, vast amounts of cricket and much more. See below for a full list of EVERY sport you can catch with a BT Sport subscription:

• Football
• Cricket
• UFC
• Rugby Union
• Boxing
• MotoGP
• WWE
• Tennis
• Golf
• Hockey
• Aussie Rules
• eSports
• Motorsport
• Athletics
• Baseball
• American Football
• Fishing
• Cycling
• Rugby League
• Snooker
• Gymnastics

How much is BT Sport on Sky?

One of the main queries when it comes to this topic, is how much does it cost to add BT Sport to Sky?

On a one-month rolling contract, you can add BT Sport to whichever Sky package you have for £28 a month (as of 06/12/2023, prices may change during contract).

How much is Sky Sports on BT?

Sky Sports is available to BT customers via NOW TV. To watch Sky Sports you have to buy the Sports Membership via your NOW account to gain access to Sky Sports content.

The Sports Day Membership is £11.99 for a day pass, and £34.99 a month on a flexible contract (cancel anytime)*. 

BT also offers several sports packages which usually include BT TV, BT Sport, BoxNation and a NOW Sports Membership, which includes every Sky Sports Channel! 

*Prices correct as of 06/12/23. Prices may change during contract.

How much is BT Sport on NOW TV?

BT Sport is available via the Sports Extra Membership and Sports + Sports Extra Bundle on NOW but only if you're in Ireland!

The Sports Extra Membership costs €22 a month for a monthly pass for the first six months, and then €38.99 a month if you do not cancel*.

The Sports + Sports Extra Bundle, which packages together Sky Sports and BT Sport, is €30 a month for the first six months, then €72.99 a month after.

For in-depth information on getting BT Sport on NOW TV, we recommend you read our guide: Can you get BT Sport on NOW TV?

*Prices correct as of 06/12/23. Prices may change during contract.

What BT Sport channels will I have access to when I add them to my existing Sky subscription?

All of them, which include BT Sport 1, 2 and 3, along with BT Sport ESPN and Box Nation. 

Can I remove BT Sport if I regret adding it to my Sky deal? 

If you are looking to add BT Sport to your Sky package, you can do so on a 31-day rolling contract. This means that you are free to get rid of the package whenever you'd like, provided you give 30 days' notice.

When will I be able to start watching BT Sport channels on Sky? 

Sky says you’ll be watching your favourite sports within 15 minutes. However, they do warn it can take up to four hours.  

Will I need to install any additional equipment?

No, you will not. Adding BT Sport to your existing Sky deal is something that will happen automatically upon purchase of your chosen contract. 

What channel is BT Sport on Sky?

You can find the following BT Sport channels on the following Sky channels: 

• BT Sport 1 - Sky 413
• BT Sport 2 - Sky 414
• BT Sport 3 - Sky 417 
• BT Sport ESPN - Sky 423
• Box Nation - Sky 427

Can I watch BT Sport on Sky Go?

Any content you pay for through Sky will be available on Sky Go. 

We gave you two options earlier on in this guide on how to get BT Sport on Sky. If you choose the option to go through Sky to add BT Sport to your deal, you will be able to watch BT Sport on Sky Go. 

Can I use the BT Sport app if I have BT Sport through Sky? 

No, you can only use the BT Sport app if you subscribe to BT Sport through BT themselves. 

What else can I add to my Sky package other than BT Sport? 

To their basic Sky TV package, Sky allows for a range of extras to be added to their packages. See below:

• Sky Cinema - £8 a month (18-month contract) or £10 a month (rolling contract)
• Sky Sports - £20 a month (18-month contract) or £22 a month (rolling contract)
• Sky Kids - £4 a month (rolling contract)
• UHD & Dolby Atmos - £4 a month (rolling contract)
• Ad Skipping - £5 a month (rolling contract)

Netflix now comes as standard with the Sky TV package, which is the basic package at £26 a month. 

Note: All prices are correct as of 06/12/23. Prices may change during contract.

What's the difference between BT Sport and Sky Sports?

The difference between the two services comes down to the sports content each shows. 

If you're a football fanatic and love all things Champions League, then BT Sport is probably the way forward, whereas if you're a Formula 1 nut, Sky Sports is the way forward. 

There are huge perks to both, so we'd recommend researching in depth the content available on each and making the executive decision for yourself! 

How to cancel BT Sport on Sky

Head into your account to manage and cancel your subscriptions. These contracts are on a monthly rolling contract, so you will not incur any fees when you cancel, you will just pay up until the expiry date of your subscription.