Sky Sports + launch date confirmed

Sky Sports + will launch this Thursday, 8th August 2024.

The new channel and numerous live streams will offer viewers more choice than ever before, all at no extra cost.

Hundreds of hours of live sport will be available to stream, with four times as many matches from the EFL and all 72 teams featured over 20 times a season.

“Sky Sports+ is here, taking sports viewing to the next level by offering unmatched access and choice through numerous live streams and our new dedicated channel,” Jonathan Licht, Managing Director at Sky Sports, said.

“We’re showing up for football fans like never before this season, showing every EFL team more than 20 times a season, and this weekend, our viewers can look forward to seeing every EFL game live.

“We’re thrilled to offer this to customers at no extra cost, ensuring they can enjoy even more of the sport they love this summer.”

The launch of Sky Sports+ comes in time for the EFL opening weekend, with every game from across the Championship, League One and League Two streamed live, a first in broadcasting history.

On Saturday 10 August, viewers can look forward to 30 matches across all three divisions broadcast either on Sky Sports linear channels or streamed via Sky Sports+.

The first game of the season on Friday 9 August will also be broadcast on Sky Showcase.