Sky customers will see some changes to their channel line-up as services are closed or withdrawn.
- Sky Replay closes.
- Sky Sci-Fi, Crime+Investigation and Blaze move to new channel numbers.
Sky has confirmed details of an end of October channel update that will affect both its satellite and streaming customers.
The channel update follows confirmation that Sky Replay is closing. Additionally, Sky has also confirmed it’s withdrawing the Irish version of Sky Arts. Meanwhile, news channel WION will be removed from satellite at the end of the month.
Sky Replay ending
Sky Replay, a channel that gave viewers another opportunity to catch-up on Sky shows is closing. Identified as one of RXTV’s Channels past their sell-by date in February, Sky Replay has struggled to have a clear remit, especially as most catch-up viewing is done on-demand. The channel first launched in 2020, replacing Sky Two.
Sky Replay will be withdrawn from Sky satellite channel 152 and Sky Glass/Stream channel 160 (156 in ROI) on Thursday 30 October.
Sky Arts ROI closing
The Irish version of Sky Arts, which only varies to the UK version during ad breaks, will also close. Sky satellite and streaming viewers in the Republic of Ireland will see the UK version on the channel list from 30 October.
Sky Sci-Fi, Blaze and Crime+Investigation are moving (satellite only)
As a result of Sky Replay closing, the following channel moves take place on the morning of 30 October 2025…
For satellite viewers only
| Channel | Old channel number | New channel from 30 Oct* |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Sci-Fi | 139 (140 in Scotland) | 152 |
| Crime+Investigation | 156 | 139 (140 in Scotland) |
| Blaze | 164 | 156 |
| Sky Replay | 152 | —- |
News channel WION leaves Sky satellite
For satellite viewers only, India-based news channel WION HD will cease to broadcast on Sky channel 519 on 31 October.
WION first launched on Sky in March 2021, originally on Sky channel 523. The channel has faced a number of controversies, including a ban from YouTube in 2022, which was subsequently overturned.
WION continues to be available as an internet stream.
By: Marc Thornham | Image: Sky