How to watch Sky News live online
Sky News streams live for free on its own website (news.sky.com/watch-live), in the Sky News app and on its official YouTube channel. You do not need Sky TV.
The free live stream is on the Sky News website and app, and on YouTube. On TV it is a free channel on Freeview and Freesat as well as on Sky.
In the UK, watching any channel live needs a TV licence.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Run by
- Sky (Comcast)
- Type
- News
- Language
- English
- Watch live
- Sky News website
- Cost at home
- Free
- Abroad
- Yes: website and YouTube
- Checked
- 2 November 2026
Can you watch Sky News abroad?
The website stream and the official YouTube channel carry Sky News live for viewers outside the UK too. Sky News is also on TV packages in many countries.
Sky News on YouTube
The full channel, live, on Sky News' official YouTube channel.
Sky News website and app
The live stream on news.sky.com and in the Sky News app.
Watch Sky News in Australia, the USA, Canada and more
Sky News in Australia, the USA, Canada, Spain, France and Ireland
Yes. Sky News on YouTube (worldwide, free). The full channel, live, on Sky News' official YouTube channel. Sky News website and app (free). The live stream on news.sky.com and in the Sky News app.
UK TV abroad: the full guide, channel by channel
Apps for Sky News: TV, phone and laptop
What is Sky News?
Sky News is a 24-hour news channel from Sky, with UK and world news, politics and live breaking news.
It is free to watch on TV in the UK and free online.
Sky News: common questions
Is Sky News free to watch?
Yes. It streams live for free on its website, its app and YouTube, without a Sky subscription.
Can I watch Sky News abroad?
Yes, on its website and its official YouTube channel.
Do I need a TV licence for Sky News?
In the UK, yes, to watch it live on any device.
Which app do I need to watch Sky News live?
Sky News (UK and abroad): phones, tablets, smart TVs. YouTube (worldwide): every device with YouTube.
Can I watch Sky News on a smart TV?
Yes. Sky News has an app for smart TVs (UK and abroad). The official YouTube channel works on any TV with YouTube.
Is Sky News live on YouTube?
Yes. The full channel streams live, for free, on Sky News' official YouTube channel, also outside the UK.
Can I watch Sky News in the USA?
Yes. Sky News on YouTube (worldwide, free). The full channel, live, on Sky News' official YouTube channel. Sky News website and app (free). The live stream on news.sky.com and in the Sky News app.
Where the facts come from
We check every fact on the broadcaster's own pages, or on two independent sources that agree.
Last checked: 2 November 2026. Prices and rules change: the official pages always win.
