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Sat 28 Feb 2026 • 12:31

Freeview and Sky Users Lose Multiple TV Channels as Shutdown Takes Effect

Freeview and Sky Users Lose Multiple TV Channels as Shutdown Takes Effect

# All Freeview and Sky Users Experience Loss of More TV Channels Today as Shutdown Confirmed

Freeview and Sky subscribers will find themselves without several channels effective today due to a scheduled shutdown. This change has been confirmed, affecting users across the UK.

The channels impacted by this closure are part of a wider restructuring in services. Both Freeview and Sky have communicated these changes, citing the need for realignment in their offerings. Viewers relying on these platforms will no longer have access to specific stations, which are expected to cease operations.

Freeview has emphasized that users should continue to monitor their available channels, as some services remain unaffected. For Sky customers, the alterations will be visible immediately upon switching on their services. The move has prompted responses from users expressing concerns about losing popular content.

"Sky and Freeview are making changes to ensure the best viewing experience," according to a Sky representative. Further updates are anticipated, with the companies likely to provide details on alternative viewing options or replacements for the discontinued channels.

Users are advised to stay informed through official announcements as the situation develops.