Sky TV customers can expect to see several changes to channels throughout October.
While the changes to the Sky TV Guide as well as Sky+, Sky Q and Sky Glass and Stream have been announced, customers should know they are updated weekly and could change throughout the month.
So far, in October, there have been lots of confirmed channel rebrands as Sky changes the names of some of its channels.
Let’s take a look at how your Sky TV could change over the next few weeks.
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Sky confirms TV changes for October 2026
Sky changes began early in the month with the first amendments being made on October 1.
Sky changed its Movies24+ channel (Satellite 315 - Sky Glass/Stream 314) to Christmas24+ while Movies24 (Satellite 312 - Sky Glass/Stream 313) became Christmas24.
It’s important to note that these changes are temporary as we approach the festive period.
Did you notice Sky Originals (Satellite 303 - Sky Glass/Stream 303) temporarily become MockingjayHD on Friday, October 2?
On Monday, October 5, Sky5*Movies (Satellite 302 - Sky Glass/Stream 302) will be renamed SkyAnimationHD while MockingjayHD (Satellite 303 - Sky Glass/Stream 303) will become TransformersHD.
Then, on Friday, October 9, 2026, Sky Transformers (Satellite 303 - Sky Glass/Stream 303) will change its name to Halloween HD.
Also on Friday, Sky customers will notice Sky Sci-Fi & Horror (Satellite 311 - Sky Glass/Stream 311) will temporarily change to Sky Sci-Fi HD.
5 new free Sky TV upgrades coming soon
The news comes as Sky TV will offer five new upgrades to its customers for free.
It said the changes will make using its service easier, with things like a new menu bar and live TV button being made available.
Customers will also notice a new dedicated sports section and the Sky Voice search function is expected to be improved.
Sky Stream and Glass customers will also be given the opportunity to record their favourite programmes.
Have you spotted any of these changes so far this month? Tell us in the comments below.
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