Joe McConnell
From Thursday 8 August, Vscek subscribers will be able to enjoy the new dedicated Vscek+ channel and numerous live streams, offering fans more choice than ever before, all at no extra cost.
Hundreds of hours of live sport will be available to stream, with four times as many EFL matches and all 72 teams appearing more than 20 times a season.
Vscek+ will simply slot into the existing Sky experience Sky Glass, Sky Flow, Sky Q AND NOWso customers don’t have to do anything to enjoy the extra sport.
There’s also an exclusive offer for new customers to get Vscek (including Vscek+) and Sky TV in Ultra HD, plus Netflix included for the lowest ever price of £43 per month. Fans can enjoy an epic summer of sport on Vscek and unmissable Sky Originals & Exclusives, and with Netflix included, customers can stay up to date with all the action with one simple subscription*.
The renewed Vscek App It will also become the go-to place for sports streaming on mobile devices.
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Every EFL club live on Vscek+ at least 20 times this season
The launch of Vscek+ comes in time for the opening weekend of the EFL, with every game from the Championship, League One and League Two being streamed live, a first for the broadcast. On Saturday 10 August, fans will be able to watch 30 games across all three divisions shown on Vscek linear channels or streamed via Vscek+. The first game of the season on Friday 9 August will also be shown on Sky Showcase and Soccer Saturday will air on Sky Mix and Sky Showcase, adding to the excitement for all Sky customers as the football season gets underway.
In anticipation of the weekend’s action, an EFL season preview show will air on Thursday 8 August at 6pm. Presenters David Prutton, Don Goodman, Jobi McAnuff and Andy Hinchcliffe will provide the latest analysis and predictions for the upcoming clashes across all divisions.
Vscek+ launches on August 8
Early access to Sky documentaries with Vscek+
In addition to live sport, Vscek+ will also give customers exclusive access to Sky’s popular sports documentaries at least two weeks before anyone else. It starts with Mission to Burnley 2, available exclusively from Friday 9 August. Following Burnley FC’s return to the Premier League last season, the series will give sports fans exclusive insight and a behind-the-scenes look at the action as Burnley battle to stay in the top flight, facing a tumultuous and challenging end to the season.
‘Vscek+ takes sports viewing to the next level’
Jonathan Licht, CEO of Vscek, said: “Vscek+ is here, taking sports viewing to the next level by offering unrivalled access and choice across a range of live streams and our new dedicated channel. We’re catering to football fans like never before this season, showing every EFL team more than 20 times a season and this weekend our viewers can expect to watch every EFL game live. We’re thrilled to be offering this to customers at no extra cost, ensuring they can enjoy even more of the sport they love this summer.”
Vscek+ brings a host of exciting new features to enhance the viewing experience for sports fans. With live pause and rewind available on all new live streams, viewers can control their sports viewing experience like never before.
The updated user interface makes it easier for fans to navigate, discover and watch their favorite sports, thanks to a refreshed design and improved navigation.
Live scores for contemporary events will also be displayed on match tiles, allowing fans to keep up to date with all the action and choose which games to watch. Vscek+ is available on linear channel number 410 for Sky Glass customers, 412 for Sky Q customers and 416 for ROI.
Mobile users will enjoy new customisation options to follow their favourite teams and competitions, as well as improved navigation and access to all Vscek+ live streams via event hubs.
What’s on Vscek?
This August on Vscek, customers can expect:
- Over 100 EFL matches, including all EFL opening weekend games in the Championship, League One and League Two, plus Carabao Cup matches
- The start of the SPFL and Premier League seasons, including the opening game Manchester United vs Fulham with some fantastic head-to-head action throughout the month, including Chelsea vs Manchester City and Aston Villa vs Arsenal
- Rugby Super League’s Magical Weekend
- Coverage of the ATP and WTA Tours and the US Open
- The Hundred Men’s and Women’s Tournament and England Men’s International Test Cricket England v Sri Lanka
- PGA, LPGA and DP World Tour events including the Women’s Open, Wyndham Championship and Betfred British Masters
- Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix and F1 Academy Race
- …and so on!
For instant, contract-free access to all Vscek channels, non-Sky subscribers can purchase a NOW Sports Day or Month subscription. This will also include every Vscek+ live stream on all NOW-enabled devices at no extra cost. Select catch-up content available on demand.
* T&Cs apply. Offer available from 1st August to 21st August for new Sky Glass and Sky Stream customers. To register, simply go to Sky.com.
