Sky TV has announced three channels will be permanently closed in March alongside six temporary rebrands as part of major changes to the broadcaster’s services
15:07, 03 Mar 2026Updated 15:16, 03 Mar 2026
Sky customers may miss out on some channels
Sky has revealed nine channel shake-ups coming this March – including another being axed as part of an extensive “switch off” strategy. The broadcaster is implementing significant alterations to its service this week, which could potentially leave some viewers without access to certain channels unless they upgrade.
So in order not to potentially miss out on your channels, it’s important you keep your Sky plan up to date. Recently, Sky customers lost Sky Showcase and Sky Max, which both ceased to broadcast any content from Tuesday, February 24.
Now, Sky has confirmed it will be ditching another three channels and shutting down one on satellite during the third month of the year. That’s 80s (Satellite 359), That’s Oldies (Satellite 360) and That’s Melody (Satellite 361) are all earmarked for removal.
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The three channels will be permanently scrapped – disappearing from the EPG on Monday 2 March. In a separate development, Sky Horror Hits (Satellite 302 – Sky Glass/Stream 302) will undergo a temporary name change to AwardSeasonHD on Friday, March 6.
The day after, Sky Book Day (Satellite 303 – Sky Glass/Stream 303) will be rebranded as WomenInFilmHD, perfectly timed for International Women’s Day.
Over on Sky Community’s page, a Sky representative known as KevNewMedia has also revealed that Nick Jr. Too (Satellite 612 – Glass/Stream 208 Glass) will be rebranded to Nick Jr. Peppa as part of a temporary switch, reports Birmingham Live. Nicktoons (Satellite 605 – Sky Glass/Stream 206) will temporarily rebrand to Nick Alvinnnn!!!, too, taking the total number of changes to nine.
Nine Sky TV channels are being scrapped for all viewers in March
Monday 2nd March 2026
Nick Jr. Too (Satellite 612 – Glass/Stream 208 Glass) rebrands to Nick Jr. Peppa (temporary change)
Nicktoons (Satellite 605 – Sky Glass/Stream 206) rebrands to Nick Alvinnnn!!! (temporary change)
Sky Ghostbusters (Satellite 303 – Sky Glass/Stream 303) changes name to SkyBookDayHD (temporary change)
That’s 80s (Satellite 359) closes permanently – Broadcast ceases at 23.59 on 28 Feb – channels come off the EPG Monday 2 March
That’s Oldies (Satellite 360) closes permanently – Broadcast ceases at 23.59 on 28 Feb – channels come off the EPG Monday 2 March
That’s Melody (Satellite 361) closes permanently – Broadcast ceases at 23.59 on 28 Feb – channels come off the EPG Monday 2 March
Thursday 5th March 2026
5 SD service closes on satellite – 5 HD remains at 105
Friday 6th March 2026Sky Horror Hits (Satellite 302 – Sky Glass/Stream 302) renames to AwardSeasonHD (temporary change)Saturday 7th March 2026Sky Book Day (Satellite 303 – Sky Glass/Stream 303) changes name to WomenInFilmHD (temporary change)
It comes after Sky has announced they are scrapping the money back aspect of its Speed Guarantee from April 1. From 1st April, Sky and Now broadband customers will see their monthly payments rise by £3 a month, regardless of what they currently pay. This means customers on the lower packages will see their monthly bill increase by as much as 12.5%.
One customer on the Sky forum fumed: “I’ve just received a letter from Sky (yes a letter, not an email) about changes to WIFI MAX. From April 1st the the money back aspect of the Speed Guarantee will no longer apply.
“The Wall to Wall WiFi Guarantee will also no longer apply. Essentially all you can do if either fall short is terminate your contract with no fees.”
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