Sky Sport Mix

ftakeith

https://corporate.sky.com/media-centre/news-page/2016/sky-to-make-live-sport-available-to-all-its-tv-customers-at-no-extra-cost

its probably where the 3pm Eng Prem League games might be shown in Ireland next season

icdg

Odd development, though I'm not sure it's where the Premier League games will go. In fact I'd be suprised to see any Premier League on it at all, save maybe the odd "taster" game at the start and odd points of the season.

As a "taster"/"shop window" channel, I'd say programming will be scheduled so that you get for example, Thursday's of golf tournaments, opening games of competitions, that sort of things. Enough to hook you so you want Sky Sports, not enough to disincentivise you from taking a package.

helimachoptor

I wouldnt expect to see the 3pm games on this at all tbh.

FRIENDO

A definite taster for a full sports subscription.
Sky already had three live NFL games on Pick tv this season, a great advertising for subscribing.

Could possibly be a little like BT Showcase on freeview showing a second class level of interest sporting events in soccer.

icdg

Some Premier League on it alright, so Sky say, but I still reckon it will be only the odd match.

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/10209425/sky-to-launch-brand-new-sports-channel-sky-sports-mix

Delta2113

If they do use this channel and have an opt out and show Saturday's 3pm games in Ireland and only make them available to Sky Subscribers then this wont go down well with Virgin Media, eir,Vodafone etc.

sonofenoch

Not surprised they've started giving it away....outside of the Premiership and F1 what have they got

Berty44

I have it mainly for golf and the NFL !

icdg

Everyone has different taste in sport. I don't think this thread is a place for that sort of wider debate

icdg

Delta2113 wrote: »

If they do use this channel and have an opt out and show Saturday's 3pm games in Ireland and only make them available to Sky Subscribers then this wont go down well with Virgin Media, eir,Vodafone etc.

I don't think they'll go down that road. Very early on when BT got the rights, it was made clear to them by the Premier League that it would not be acceptable to limit access to BT Vision subscribers. I'm pretty sure Sky would be in the same boat. As it happens I don't think they'll use this channel for the 3pms at all - I think they'll be on whichever channel is simulcasting Soccer Saturday (currently Sky Sports 5).

In fact, I wonder if this could replace Sky Sports 5? They don't have enough content for the channels they do have at the moment.

mansize

Sky are really diluting out their sports channels

Gonzo

they could start looking at their Sky Movies service first which has been stale since the early 2000s and totally overpriced for what it is.

icdg

I would be surprised if the linear Sky Movies service lasts any more than another 2-3 years tbh, that will likely transition to a full VOD service. (I am not sure why the NVOD Sky Movies Box Office is still running tbh - surely it can't be making much money and Sky could do with freeing up the EPG slots it uses).

But that's a totally different discussion.

ftakeith

icdg wrote: »

I would be surprised if the linear Sky Movies service lasts any more than another 2-3 years tbh, that will likely transition to a full VOD service. (I am not sure why the NVOD Sky Movies Box Office is still running tbh - surely it can't be making much money and Sky could do with freeing up the EPG slots it uses).

But that's a totally different discussion.

Sky TV should give up Sky Movies to Netflix or Amazon Prime

The savings could be redirected to their Entertainment channels and sport channels

Sky should allow Netflix apps and amazon prime apps to be part of their catch up like netflix is available on freesat freetime+

helimachoptor

maybe we can sticky what Sky should do.
Would save you from repeating yourself.

icdg

We'll leave the backseat moderation out please, and maybe it's time this thread returned to Sky Sports Mix

mansize

Maybe they'll show guys playing FIFA...

samsid

Likely a taster channel, they did similar with one sky one before ,the odd prem game midweek, and winning post.Regarding 3pm Saturday football, can't be shown in UK for legal reasons, so unlikely it'll be shown over here

icdg

They have won the rights to show 32 Saturday 3pm and 1 Sunday 3pm games in Ireland only starting in August.

ftakeith

icdg wrote: »

They have won the rights to show 32 Saturday 3pm and 1 Sunday 3pm games in Ireland only starting in August.

I hope Sky Ire won't be affected by bizarre fixture choices like not showing Liverpool/ MUFC live games but showing other games of no interest

samsid

icdg wrote: »

They have won the rights to show 32 Saturday 3pm and 1 Sunday 3pm games in Ireland only starting in August.

I did specify UK rather than Ireland, this already exist under Setanta, it's going to be messy if there are Irish & UK versions & especially for Northern Ireland, will they be allowed access 3pm kickoffs as they aren't part of mainland UK where will Setanta/BT stand ? Who knows at end of day as said in other posts golf teasers , lower prem games, etc prob the staple, get the punter hungry for more. What amazes me the rights to 3pm kickoffs Bein , MSNExtra, to name but two, but this side of pond ... money talks I suppose

icdg

It's not a problem(except for Setanta, who have a large 3pm spaced hole in their Saturday afternoon schedule). All the Sky Sports channels already have the ability to opt out for the Republic of Ireland for advertising. NI won't be included, the IFA have invoked the UEFA blocked hours regulations which means no football can be shown in NI (same as in England and Scotland) on Saturdays at 3pm. It's just the Setanta package moved to Sky.

ftakeith

http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/10215419/sky-sports-to-show-every-f1-race-live-from-2019-until-2024

F1 live and exclusive on sky F1 and skysport mix from 2019

mikeym

ftakeith wrote: »

http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/10215419/sky-sports-to-show-every-f1-race-live-from-2019-until-2024

F1 live and exclusive on sky F1 and skysport mix from 2019

So it wont be on Channel 4 from 2019?

icdg

That what it seems. That must be some sort of record, for a broadcaster to be told it's losing the rights one week into a three year deal. Never thought I'd see the day F1 would be almost totally gone from FTA (although there will be coverage of the British Grand Prix) but obviously Sky's coverage over the last couple of seasons has obviously convinced Bernie that the sponsors don't care as much as was thought.

lertsnim

Casual viewers don't care either now that Formula 1 is a one team contest for the championship.

Gerry Wicklow

It's thanks to Sky buying out the F1 that I discovered the wonderful world of 13° and 19° and Radio 5 live;)

icdg

Just to maybe take this back to Sky Sports Mix, part of the deal announcement is that at least two Grands Prix (not being the British Grand Prix) will be on Sky Sports Mix each season.

ftakeith

icdg wrote: »

Just to maybe take this back to Sky Sports Mix, part of the deal announcement is that at least two Grands Prix (not being the British Grand Prix) will be on Sky Sports Mix each season.

Sky Sport Mix will be watched in my house as it will show live the non British/Irish World cup qualifiers from Sep 2016.
ITV4 will show the first choice of these live games on freesat

dulpit

icdg wrote: »

Just to maybe take this back to Sky Sports Mix, part of the deal announcement is that at least two Grands Prix (not being the British Grand Prix) will be on Sky Sports Mix each season.

What's the story there I wonder? Isn't Sky F1 free for Sky customers anyway, in the same way that Sky Sports Mix will be?

icdg

dulpit wrote: »

What's the story there I wonder? Isn't Sky F1 free for Sky customers anyway, in the same way that Sky Sports Mix will be?

Not in the UK any more. You now have to take Sky Sports there to get Sky Sports F1, unless you already have it from way-back-when.

Oddly enough Sky never made a corresponding change in Ireland. You do have to take HD though, if you are not taking Sky Sports.

dulpit

icdg wrote: »

Not in the UK any more. You now have to take Sky Sports there to get Sky Sports F1, unless you already have it from way-back-when.

Oddly enough Sky never made a corresponding change in Ireland. You do have to take HD though, if you are not taking Sky Sports.

Ah, I was wondering about that. I have it, never watch it. Must be because I have HD...

Joo0

Will Sky Sports Mix be offered in HD?

Gonzo

Joo0 wrote: »

Will Sky Sports Mix be offered in HD?

I assume it would be, all Sky Sports channels are in HD

icdg

I believe so, though Sky have been quiet nough on that front, there is an FAQ about Sky Sports Mix on the UK site that does mention HD.

ftakeith

icdg wrote: »

I believe so, though Sky have been quiet nough on that front, there is an FAQ about Sky Sports Mix on the UK site that does mention HD.

I will have it in HD

former total

This is a 'teaser' channel, designed to get people to fork out for the full package. It will definitely be in HD.

Gonzo

I think Sky 2 is the only sky branded channel that's not in HD.

dcr22B

Wonder will they show any of the summer GAA championship games or will they still be on the pay stations?

mikeym

When is Sky Sports Mix going to be launched?

icdg

"this summer" is all we know. I'd guess sometime between June and August.

Tonio

Any word on whether it is likely to be included in the Entertainment Pass on NowTV?

icdg

As I understand it, it won't be on Now TV (which isn't available here) at all - it will be exclusive to Sky Digital customers. Sky are seeing it as a way of attracting people to Sky Digital, as they've done with Sky Atlantic and (in Ireland) Sky Sports F1.