Your favourite sports channel now has a new name. With the BT Sport-Discovery/Eurosport merger comes TNT Sports, replacing BT Sport nearly a decade after its debut. With rights to many exciting sports events, BT Sport has always enjoyed a hefty viewership, beloved for its studio talents. TNT Sports retains most of that and doubles down further.
Now that BT Sport has passed the mantle, wondering how to watch TNT Sports on Sky Q? We’ve got you covered! Here’s everything you need to know to tune in to the new BT Sport replacement via your Sky set-top box.
How to Watch TNT Sports on Sky Q
TNT Sports is the new identity of BT Sport. With Eurosport merging with the former at a later date, it’ll be home to some of the most exciting sporting events throughout the year, whether it’s the upcoming Premier League season, Europa League, Champions League, MotoGP, Rugby Union, tennis Grand Slams, cycling Grand Tours, UFC, WWE, boxing, winter sports, or the next Summer Olympics.
The good news is if you previously had BT Sport added to your Sky Q contract, you don’t have to do anything. In fact, you should already have access to the TNT Sports channels.
Sky will continue to bill you for the sports channels, though your future bills will refer them to TNT Sports rather than BT Sport. Simply tune in to the following channel numbers, which remain the same as before for now:
- TNT Sports 1: 413 (HD)
- TNT Sports 2: 414 (HD)
- TNT Sports 3: 417 (HD)
- TNT Sports 4: 423 (HD)
- TNT Sports Ultimate: 493 (4K)
Of course, Sky and other pay-TV providers like BT and Virgin Media will start offering revised plans combining TNT Sports and Eurosport in due time. Until then, Eurosport 1 (410, HD) and Eurosport 2 (411, HD) remain separate channels.
New subscribers can get the TNT Sports package directly via BT. However, it’s easier to add it through Sky for billing convenience. With your Sky Q box connected to the internet, simply follow these steps:
- Press the Home button on your Sky Q remote.
- Scroll down the options and highlight My Sky, then select Sky Shop.
- Choose the TNT Sports You may add it to your existing plan or start a new 18-month contract.
- Follow the on-screen steps to complete your purchase.
You may also go to sky.com/deals/featured and sign in with your Sky account credentials to grab the TNT Sports pack at a discounted price, provided you’re eligible.
If you have a Sky Q Multiscreen subscription, the TNT Sports channels will be accessible on your additional Sky Q and Sky Q Mini boxes as well.
Those with a Sky Q 4K box, a compatible UHD television, and the Sky Ultra HD add-on can also tune in to TNT Sports Ultimate, which airs select sporting events in 4K with HDR and Dolby Atmos.
Note if you subscribe to TNT Sports through Sky Q while also having a subscription with BT for the channels, you can request Sky to delay activating your subscription by a month so you don’t get billed twice. It gives you enough time to cancel your TNT Sports subscription with BT and transfer your billing to Sky.
Access TNT Sports on Sky Q via Discovery+
Besides the rebranding, TNT Sports now streams under the umbrella of Discovery+, the subscription to which is available for Sky Q customers as a free-of-cost complimentary benefit. The same goes for those who own a Sky Glass or Sky Stream.
However, this offer doesn’t apply to those with the TV Essential pack. You must also be paying for the BT Sport package through Sky to get the upgraded Discovery+ plan that includes live streams of TNT Sports.
Besides real-time coverage of big-ticket sporting events from the TNT Sports channels, Discovery+ offers Eurosport too, where you can watch more tennis, cycling, and snooker tournaments and next year’s Paris Summer Olympics.
Plus, you get access to the service’s sizeable on-demand catalogue of binge-able box sets, original titles, true-crime documentaries, and a wide selection of reality shows from various Discovery entities.
Follow the instructions below to access TNT Sports on Sky Q via Discovery Plus, which requires signing up and activating your account first.
- Press Home on your Sky Q remote, scroll down the options, and highlight My Sky.
- Alternatively, press the Voice remote button and say “My Sky”.
- Go to the Browse Shop Find and select Discovery+ from the list.
- Assuming your Sky TV subscription already bundles Discovery+, the price will show £0 monthly. Click Confirm to proceed.
- Scan the QR code on the following page with your phone camera. Or visit sky.com/discoveryplus-activate from your phone or computer.
- Log in with your Sky ID and follow the on-screen prompts to register for a Discovery+ account using your email and a password.
Once you have your Discovery+ subscription, return to your Sky Q Home page, scroll to the Apps rail, and find and select the Discovery+ app. You can also say “Discovery Plus” into your voice remote to launch it. Now use these steps to sign in:
- Select the Sign In button on the Discovery+ welcome screen.
- As the activation prompts imply, scan the QR code with your phone camera or go to discoveryplus.com/link from your web browser.
- On the following site, enter the six-digit code shown on your TV screen and click Activate.
And that’s it! You can now access the live TNT Sports/Eurosport channel streams from the “Discovery+ Channels” section of the app’s Home page, along with the on-demand replays of recent sports broadcasts and the service’s entertainment offerings.
Please be aware that if you choose to cancel your Sky Q subscription or downgrade to the Q Essentials TV package, you’ll lose access to your Discovery+ account.
However, you always have the option to sign up for the service’s premium Entertainment & Sports plan bundling the sports channels directly from the official Discovery+ website.
| Note: If you were a BT Sport Monthly Pass subscriber, you should have access to the Discovery+ package that includes TNT Sports and Eurosport streams. In that case, you may sign in with your Discovery+ account on your Sky Q box without adding the TNT Sports package to your Sky TV contract. |
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Enjoy TNT Sports on Sky Q!
The sun may have set for BT Sport, but its spirit is carried on through TNT Sports. We hope this guide to TNT Sports on Sky Q has provided you with everything you must know to catch your favourite sports on the big screen. However, it’s okay if you have any doubts, as you’ll find us active in the comments below clearing them.