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Sky Sports 5

  • 10-06-2014 08:26AM
    #1
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    Sky are launching Sky Sports 5.

    Sky today announces good news for millions of its customers ahead of the new football season with confirmation that Sky Sports is to launch the first-ever television channel dedicated to European Football.

    Sky customers should visit www.sky.com/2yearsfree on June 12 to activate Sky Sports 5 and register for two years’ free Sky Broadband Unlimited.
    Sky Sports 5 will screen up to 600 live European football matches next season featuring some of the best players, the best teams and the best competitions. Sky Sports 5 will be the seventh channel from Sky Sports and will be the home of European Qualifiers, UEFA Champions League, La Liga and Copa del Rey for Sky Sports viewers, plus a host of other European football programming including Revista De La Liga and Champions League Weekly.

    For the first time Sky Sports will also offer exclusively live coverage of Holland’s top division Eredivisie. The new 4-year deal announced today will bring live matches each week to Sky Sports 5, enabling viewers to follow the domestic campaigns of the Netherlands’ top teams including Ajax, Feyenoord, FC Twente and PSV Eindhoven.
    Sky customers will be able to register for Sky Sports 5 from June 12 via red button, online and by calling Sky. In a further bonus, Sky Sports customers can also get two years’ free Sky Broadband Unlimited worth £7.50 a month. This, Sky’s best ever broadband offer, means people could save up to £330 – and get the great value of Sky’s totally unlimited broadband with no usage limits and no extra download charges.

    Barney Francis, Managing Director of Sky Sports said: "Sky Sports 5 takes our unrivalled live football coverage to the next level offering more European football than ever before. There’s never been a better time to be a Sky Sports customer and with two years’ free totally unlimited broadband, we offer the ultimate package for sports fans."
    Sky ambassador David Beckham added: "Some of my greatest playing moments were on the European stage with Manchester United, playing in El Clasico for Real Madrid and captaining England in Euro qualifiers. Sky Sports 5 will offer all the drama and excitement that European football has to offer and I’ll certainly be gripped."
    Sky customers are reminded they should visit www.sky.com/2yearsfree on June 12 to activate Sky Sports 5 and register for two years’ free Sky Broadband Unlimited. Availability on other TV platforms will be confirmed closer to launch.


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  • #2
    radiowaves
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    More on this here:

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/10888216/Sky-Sports-to-launch-new-European-football-channel.html
    The channel will launch on Aug 12 but can be activated by viewers from Thursday and will feature a nationwide marketing campaign starring Sky Sports ambassador David Beckham.
    Sky Sports’ managing director, Barney Francis, said: “Sky Sports 5 takes our unrivalled live football coverage to the next level offering more European football than ever before. There’s never been a better time to be a Sky Sports customer.”
    Sky Sports 5 is only the second new channel to be launched by the broadcaster since 1999, the other being Sky Sports F1 two years ago.
    This year has seen Sky Sports bounce back strongly from BT Sport’s shock £897 million capture of the exclusive rights to European club football from next summer.


  • #3
    STG.Otaku
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    Will this be open to Sky Ireland customers from June 12th?

    I don't want the broadband offer so I wonder if there will be a hidden fee or if the channel is just added for free to Sky Sports subs?


  • #4
    lertsnim
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    I will be astounded if it is not available to irish viewers. It would never cross my mind that it could be a UK only channel.


  • #5
    NUTZZ
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    STG.Otaku wrote: »
    Will this be open to Sky Ireland customers from June 12th?

    I don't want the broadband offer so I wonder if there will be a hidden fee or if the channel is just added for free to Sky Sports subs?

    It will be added to the Sky Sports pack as confirmed in Sky's press release. The broadband deal is an 'added bonus' which you do not have to join if you chose. (If broadband deal even applies to Ireland)


  • #6
    machiavellianme
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    STG.Otaku wrote: »
    Will this be open to Sky Ireland customers from June 12th?

    I don't want the broadband offer so I wonder if there will be a hidden fee or if the channel is just added for free to Sky Sports subs?

    It should be added by default to all Sky sports subs with no messing about registering.

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  • #7
    mikeym
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    I doubt the 2 years free broadband applies to Irish customers.


  • #8
    STG.Otaku
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    Looks like that site isn't working for Sky Ireland customers. :mad:

    Going to call them and activate my pack this morning I think. Hopefully they won't say "it's not available in Ireland yet". If so that's my subscription cancelled. I only have the subscription for Barcelona and Norwich City matches.

    ...oh and the occasional 6 hours of Live Speedway when you're dying on the couch on a Sunday. Or perhaps some Live Water Polo from Aberdeen when there's nothing else on to watch. :D


  • #9
    STG.Otaku
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    OK, just got off the phone with Sky and here is the full rundown on Sky Sports 5 for Sky Ireland customers.
    1. The channel should be on your EPG from today on Channel 407 (SD) and 451 (HD).
    2. The 2 years free broadband is for NEW customers only and does NOT apply to Sky Ireland customers OLD or NEW.
    3. Sky Sports 5 will be promoed from today. However the first live broadcast is the UEFA Super Cup on August 12th.
    4. Sky Sports 5 will broadcast La Liga, Eirdivisie as well as Copa del Rey, Dutch Cup and all Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland Euro 2016 qualifiers (and friendlies I think). No England matches though.

    You DON'T NEED TO CALL SKY to activate the channel or press the red button to order it. This is solely for Sky UK customers. Sky Ireland customers will receive the channel FREE OF CHARGE from today.

    All of the above is what I was just told on the phone with Sky Customer Service. Hope that helps. :)


  • #10
    Drag00n79
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    I don't really get the purpose of this channel. From 2015/6 season BT Sport have the Champions League and Europa League matches. Sky will have none. Maybe its to prepare for the increased live broadcasting of the Euro qualifiers.


  • #11
    STG.Otaku
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,214 ✭✭✭STG.Otaku


    Not sure about the point behind the channel either. Though delighted it's focusing on La Liga and European football all on the one channel which is handy. Indeed the Sky CS guy I spoke too said they are showing tonnes of Euro 2016 qualifiers and (i think) friendly matches. No England games though as those have to be FTA.

    Can anyone confirm it's on their EPG yet? Will have to test mine tonight. It's not on Sky Go anyway. Doubt it will be available on Go until August anyway?

    Is BT Sport the sole Champions League and Europa League broadcaster now then? No RTE/ITV/UTV/C5 etc coverage? Looks like another bloody subscription to pay for next season! :(


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  • #12
    s8n
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    will UPC carry this channel ?


  • #13
    radiowaves
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    STG.Otaku wrote: »
    Not sure about the point behind the channel either. Though delighted it's focusing on La Liga and European football all on the one channel which is handy. Indeed the Sky CS guy I spoke too said they are showing tonnes of Euro 2016 qualifiers and (i think) friendly matches. No England games though as those have to be FTA.

    Can anyone confirm it's on their EPG yet? Will have to test mine tonight. It's not on Sky Go anyway. Doubt it will be available on Go until August anyway?

    Is BT Sport the sole Champions League and Europa League broadcaster now then? No RTE/ITV/UTV/C5 etc coverage? Looks like another bloody subscription to pay for next season! :(

    Channels normally get added to the EPG (checks clock) around about now :)


  • #14
    theoneeyedman
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    STG.Otaku wrote: »


    Is BT Sport the sole Champions League and Europa League broadcaster now then? No RTE/ITV/UTV/C5 etc coverage? Looks like another bloody subscription to pay for next season! :(

    Sole UK broadcaster from 2015 I think. AFAIK Irish rights not announced yet. Also BT will have to make a number of games FTA as part of their deal.


  • #15
    [Deleted User]
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    STG.Otaku wrote: »
    Not sure about the point behind the channel either. Though delighted it's focusing on La Liga and European football all on the one channel which is handy. Indeed the Sky CS guy I spoke too said they are showing tonnes of Euro 2016 qualifiers and (i think) friendly matches. No England games though as those have to be FTA.

    Can anyone confirm it's on their EPG yet? Will have to test mine tonight. It's not on Sky Go anyway. Doubt it will be available on Go until August anyway?

    Is BT Sport the sole Champions League and Europa League broadcaster now then? No RTE/ITV/UTV/C5 etc coverage? Looks like another bloody subscription to pay for next season! :(

    Think BT have it for the 2015-2016 season onwards and only have rights for UK. Ireland is still separate.


  • #16
    [Deleted User]
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    BT has not yet released its prices and its coverage does not start until 2015-16.

    As a non-paying television viewer will I be able to watch the Champions League?

    Yes. As part of the negotiations, Uefa insisted that some matches, including both finals, were shown free-to-air in order to preserve the value of its sponsorship deals and ensure that they could be seen by a wider audience. Under the current agreement, one game in every round of Champions League matches is shown on ITV, as well as some Europa League games. BT has promised that every participating British team will be shown free at least once a season to non-subscribers. Also, ITV could yet pick up a highlights package.

    http://www.theguardian.com/business/2013/nov/11/bt-wins-champions-league-rights-what-does-it-mean


  • #17
    STG.Otaku
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    s8n wrote: »
    will UPC carry this channel ?

    I think someone from UPC answered this on boards.ie this week (I forget where I saw it this morning). Apparently it will be available for UPC subscribers but they have no date available for it yet and it will be SD only, like Sky Sports 3 and 4 on UPC.

    Anyone checked their Sky EPG yet? Hope it's updated! I'll have to wait until tonight to check mine. :(


  • #18
    Redsoxfan
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    So is all the guff (from Sky) in the OP really just trying to get UK subscribers to take up Sky Broadband?

    They aren't actually going to start charging extra (on top of what you pay for a Sky Sports package already) for Sky Sports 5 in two years time?


  • #19
    STG.Otaku
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,214 ✭✭✭STG.Otaku


    It's just hot air it seems. To get new UK subs to Sky (hence the broadband deal). The guy on CS told me the channel itself is free. Hopefully it's on our EPG's by now. :)


  • #20
    The Cush
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    STG.Otaku wrote: »
    I think someone from UPC answered this on boards.ie this week (I forget where I saw it this morning). Apparently it will be available for UPC subscribers but they have no date available for it yet and it will be SD only, like Sky Sports 3 and 4 on UPC.(

    http://www.boards.ie/ttfthread/2057227359


  • #21
    Drag00n79
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    STG.Otaku wrote: »
    Indeed the Sky CS guy I spoke too said they are showing tonnes of Euro 2016 qualifiers and (i think) friendly matches. No England games though as those have to be FTA.
    Yes, Sky have live rights to all Euro 2016 Qualifiers and UEFA Qualifiers for WC2018 - except for England matches. However they can show England live if they end up playing ROI, NI, Sco or Wal in qualifying. ITV have all England competitive matches live.

    All the UEFA qualifier rights going to Sky will mean an awful lot of football - up to 500 matches over three years.


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  • #22
    [Deleted User]
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    Sky Sports 5 appearing on my EPG but just a blue screen. Nothing being shown and according to the planner nothing being shown all day!


  • #23
    radiowaves
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    theoneeyedman wrote: »
    Sole UK broadcaster from 2015 I think. AFAIK Irish rights not announced yet. Also BT will have to make a number of games FTA as part of their deal.

    Yes, the 2015-16 season.

    They have committed to the Final and both semi-finals free to air.

    They have also guaranteed each British qualifying team FTA at least once.

    Irish rights have still to be announced.


  • #24
    STG.Otaku
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    Sky Sports 5 appearing on my EPG but just a blue screen. Nothing being shown and according to the planner nothing being shown all day!


    Good stuff! Is it channel 407 and 451?


  • #25
    [Deleted User]
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    STG.Otaku wrote: »
    Good stuff! Is it channel 407 and 451?

    Yep,

    Sky Sports 5 HD - 407
    Sky Sports 5 SD - 451


    Sky Sports F1 HD tucked in between Sky Sports 4 and 5!

    Video Feed loop being played now, telling us about all the Great Champions league football, (albeit for 1 season!) And Republic of Ireland games.

    A countdown clock in on screen counting down the 61 days to go before SS5 officially launches on August 12th.

    It says press the red button to register for SS5, bit a message appeared saying Interactive not available to ROI viewers, but to register at Sky.com.


  • #26
    STG.Otaku
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,214 ✭✭✭STG.Otaku


    Excellent! Bring on La Liga and Copa Del Rey! :D

    I wouldn't worry about the activation thing or registering at Sky.com, like the guy said this morning, Sky ROI customers don't need to do anything, the work is all done for you.


  • #27
    radiowaves
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    Yep,

    Sky Sports 5 HD - 407
    Sky Sports 5 SD - 451


    Sky Sports F1 HD tucked in between Sky Sports 4 and 5!

    Forgive me for my ignorance on the matter but when does the F1 season end?

    It probably makes sense to leave it where it is until then and then swap.


  • #28
    [Deleted User]
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    radiowaves wrote: »
    Forgive me for my ignorance on the matter but when does the F1 season end?

    It probably makes sense to leave it where it is until then and then swap.

    Good point, I just checked however and the season ends 23 November.

    Personally I think they should do the move now and tidy up the EPG, or even remane Sky Sports F1
    Sky Sports 6 the home of motor sport.


  • #29
    lertsnim
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    Shamrok wrote: »
    I don't really get the purpose of this channel.
    STG.Otaku wrote: »
    Not sure about the point behind the channel either.

    The more Sky Sports channels the merrier. They should have 10+ channels like the other Sky services in Europe. They should be making every effort to get rid of that red button nonsense. So what if there isn't always live sport to show on them. What difference does it make so long as the channel is there for when a live event does happen.


  • #30
    lertsnim
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    Sky Sports 5 appearing on my EPG but just a blue screen. Nothing being shown and according to the planner nothing being shown all day!

    There's a running promo on it with a countdown clock. That's probably going to be it until it properly launches in August.


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  • #31
    SteM
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    STG.Otaku wrote: »
    Excellent! Bring on La Liga and Copa Del Rey! :D

    Do they not show La Liga matches already?


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