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Sky 3D

Action that bursts out of the screen. Sky 3D brings you ground-breaking documentaries, incredible entertainment, the latest Hollywood blockbusters and the ultimate sports viewing experience.

Features

  • The UK and Ireland’s only dedicated 3D TV channel
  • The excitement of the cinema at home with 3D movies
  • At least three live sporting events in 3D a week
  • A variety of great 3D entertainment
  • Available to Sky World HD customers with a 3D TV, at no extra cost
 

Get Sky 3D

Free

With Sky Entertainment Extra, Sky Movies, Sky Sports and HD Pack (£63.25 a month).

 

Looking to join Sky?

Get started here

  • Call a Sky advisor. Call us for free on 08442 411 815.
  • Store locator. Find a Sky store in your area
 

Sky TV offer

Join Sky TV online and you'll get a free Sky+ or Sky+HD box and free standard set-up, plus a £25 M&S voucher.

 
 

What you can watch on Sky 3D

Entertainment

Enjoy edge-of-the-seat entertainment in incredible 3D.

Lord Of The Dance

Irish-American dance legend Michael Flatley performs in his spectacular smash-hit stage show, filmed in London and Dublin in exhilarating 3D.

Thursday 10 May, 8pm

 

Kingdom Of Plants

In this sensational 3D series, David Attenborough explores the fascinating world of plants, from the most bizarre to the most beautiful.

Coming in May

 

Glee: The 3D Concert

Enjoy behind-the-scenes footage, and a setlist of songs from the show's first and second seasons, all in amazing 3D.

Coming in May

 

Movies

Bring the cinema to your living room and share the excitement of 3D movies with the whole family.

Rio

A domesticated macaw is taken to Rio to mate, but soon finds himself making a perilous break for the wild.

Friday 25 May, 8pm

 

Transformers:
Dark Of The Moon

The third instalment of Michael Bay's explosive action franchise. Can Shia LaBeouf once again save the world from the Decepticons?

Friday 18 May, 8pm

 

The Last Airbender

In a land blighted by conflict, a boy with a mystical ability to manipulate the elements embarks on a quest to bring peace and unity to the warring nations.

Sunday 27 May, 8pm

 

Sports

Front-row action with some of your favourite sports in 3D, including at least two live Barclays Premier League matches every week.

Heineken Cup Final

The Heineken Cup comes to a thrilling climax as Ulster take on Leinster at Twickenham. Catch all the action in amazing 3D.

Saturday 19 May, 4.30pm

 

Barclays Premier League

The race for the tile heats up as Man City travel to Newcastle and Man Utd host Swansea.

Sunday 6 May, from 1pm

 

UEFA Champions League Final

Chelsea go in search of their first Champions League title as they face four-time champions Bayern.

Saturday 19 May, 6pm

 

Documentaries

Watch ground-breaking documentaries, brought to life in spectacular 3D.

Trevor McDonald's Queen And Country

Trevor McDonald celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a compelling look at the British monarchy, beginning with the Changing of the Guard.

From Sunday 13 May, 7pm

 

Wildebeest Migration

A look at the endless perils that face herds on their journey across the Serengeti, including big cats, crocodiles and the mighty rivers.

Throughout May

 

Titanic: 100 Years

Dive into the wreckage like never before with an incredible tour of the Titanic. Immerse yourself in brand new footage and powerful tales of its passengers and crew.

Throughout May

 
 

Sky 3D in detail

What do I need to get Sky 3D?

To watch Sky 3D, you'll need a Sky+HD box with Sky Entertainment Extra, Sky Movies, Sky Sports and the HD Pack (we call this Sky World HD), plus a 3D TV.

What is Sky 3D?

Sky 3D is Europe’s first dedicated 3D TV channel, bringing you the same incredible 3D experience you’d get at the cinema, in the comfort or your own home.

How much does Sky 3D cost?

Sky 3D comes at no extra cost when you take the HD Pack with Sky Entertainment Extra, Sky Sports Pack and Sky Movies Pack (Sky World HD).

Where can I get a 3D TV?

As the first manufacturer to offer both Passive and Active 3D TVs, LG are Sky’s first choice for 3D TVs

 

You will need:

  • A Sky+HD box
  • Sky World HD
  • A 3D TV
 
 

Make it even better

Sky Multiroom

  • Keep the whole family entertained with different channels in different rooms at the same time
  • One HD Pack covers all HD ready boxes in the home
  • Free Sky HD Multiroom box
 

Sky+HD 1TB box

  • Enough storage space for up to 240 hours of HD TV
  • Pause, rewind and record live TV
  • Access to Sky Anytime+ TV on demand
 

Sky Broadband Unlimited

  • Download all the movies, music and photos you like
  • No usage caps, ideal for Sky Anytime+ TV on demand
  • Free and unlimited internet away from home with WiFi Hotspots from The Cloud
 

Frequently asked questions More FAQs

  • What's the difference between Active & Passive 3D?

    There are two ways to watch 3D TV - Active and Passive. Active and Passive 3D refers to both the type of glasses you have to wear to watch 3D, and the 3D ready TV you are using.

    Active glasses contain LCD lenses that alternately 'block out' each eye depending on whether the left or right image is being displayed on the screen. They are referred to as active because they require a battery to operate the LCD lenses.

    Passive glasses do not require any power to operate them. They use polarisation to separate out the left and right image, then work with polarised TVs that deliver two images to the viewer. The TVs have a filter integrated into the screen, and when switched into 3D mode, the filter orientates the light emitting from the screen differently for the left and right image. Passive is the type of technology you may have seen in the cinema.

  • How can I watch Sky 3D at home?

    If you are an existing Sky World HD customer with a 3D TV you can activate Sky 3D now.

    If you are not a Sky World HD customer you can upgrade your viewing package so that you are eligible to receive Sky 3D.

    If you are not a Sky TV customer, join Sky with Sky World HD to activate Sky 3D

    > More about Sky 3D

  • Where can I see Sky 3D in pubs?

    Sky 3D is showing live sports in pubs and bars around the UK and Republic of Ireland including Barclays Premier League football, Heineken Cup rugby and the UEFA Champions League. To find your nearest 3D pub or bar please visit our Sky 3D pub finder.

  • Am I able to record 3D programmes?

    Yes - all the usual Sky+ features that you know and love are available on the Sky 3D channel.

  • Can I watch 3D in another room with Sky Multiroom?

    Yes, as long as the box in the second room is a Sky+HD or SkyHD box and you are a Sky World HD subscriber, you will be able to watch Sky 3D on a 3D ready TV in another room with Sky Multiroom.

 

Reasons to join or switch to Sky

12 month standard contract

 

Standard installation within two weeks

 

Switching to Sky is easy

 

Even more reasons to choose Sky

 
 

Here's the legal bit

Some prices will increase from 1 September 2012.

  • Offers^

    Free Sky+ box offer: Sky+ box free with free standard set-up for new customers joining Sky TV online. One free box per household. This is a new customer offer.

    New customer online Marks and Spencer voucher offer: Join Sky TV online and we'll send you a £25 M&S voucher. One voucher per household. Vouchers sent via special delivery within 45 days of activating your viewing.

    6 Months Half Price Sky TV: 12 month minimum term. Offer applies to new customers taking Sky TV with the Entertainment Extra Pack only. Sports Pack (currently £20 extra pm) or Movies Pack (currently £16 extra pm) may be added at half price during offer period. Restrictions apply to package changes during promotional period. Offer ends 7 June 2012.

    6 Months half price HD Pack: Available to new customers joining Sky TV with HD Pack from £25.12 per month for first six months, then currently £30.25 pm thereafter. 12 month minimum term applies. Offer ends 18 July 2012.

    6 months free unlimited broadband and calls: Available for new residential broadband, calls & line rental customers in Sky network areas until 14 June 2012 and not in conjunction with any other Sky offer. Excludes Fibre products. Offer applied following activation of both Broadband & Talk services. Sky line rental £12.25 a month. £2.18 router delivery charge. After 6 months Broadband Unlimited £7.50 a month with Sky Talk & Sky TV (otherwise £10 a month with Sky Talk). Talk Unlimited £5 a month after 6 months. Speeds vary with location and line quality. No traffic management policy for Sky Broadband Unlimited. External factors such as internet congestion can affect speed.

    Introduce a Friend £75 M&S voucher offer: Only available by following the steps set out on this website and not by any other means e.g. via a retail outlet. New customer introduced cannot be in same household. Existing Sky TV customer must remain an active subscriber to qualify. Existing customer will be sent an email with details of how to claim their voucher within 24 hours of Sky’s receipt of new customer's first subscription payment. Vouchers must be claimed within 90 days of the date of this email and will be sent within 45 days of the claim being made. Vouchers subject to separate terms and conditions. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Offer excludes Sky group employees and agents and cannot be offered commercially.

    3 Months Free HD Pack: Available to existing customers upgrading to HD Pack (free for first three months, £10.25 pm extra thereafter). 12 month minimum term applies. Offer ends 18/7/12

    Existing customer free Sky+HD box & free set-up offer: Upgrade to Sky+HD to get a free Sky+HD box with free standard set-up (Sky+ customers must select self set-up). Existing Sky+HD box households are not eligible for a discounted box. One free box per household. 12 month min term.

    Existing customer online Marks and Spencer voucher offer: Upgrade to Sky+HD online and we'll send you a £25 M&S voucher. One voucher per household. Vouchers sent via special delivery within 45 days of activating your viewing.

    Movies and Sports upgrades offers: We will credit £5 to your account if you upgrade to the Sky Sports Pack (£20 extra a month) or the Sky Movies Pack (£16 extra a month) online. We will credit £10 to your account if you upgrade to both the Sky Sports Pack and Sky Movies Pack online. Credit will be made to your Sky digital account within 60 days of the new Pack being enabled on your viewing card. This offer does not include standalone Premium Channels and is not available in conjunction with any other offer.

  • ‡*Sky TV

    ‡ HD channels received depend on your Sky TV subscription. BBC HD Channels, ITV1 HD (England & Wales only), Channel 4 HD and Five HD  are available without subscription.  Channel 4 HD and Five HD require a viewing card.

    Sky TV Subscription: Packages £20-£53 per month (pm). Sky Movies Box Office and Sky Store costs extra. Sky News and Pick TV are available without subscription; Pick TV, Channel 4, Channel 5, 5 USA and 5* require a viewing card. Sky box and set-up required.

    Sky 3D: 3DTV and Sky World HD (£63.25 pm) subscription required. Pay per view content may cost extra.

    Dolby Digital 5.1: Available on many programmes. Compatible home cinema system required.

    ESPN: £9 extra pm if you are a Sky Sports Pack customer, otherwise £12 extra pm.

    Sky Multiroom: Provides same Sky TV channels as main Sky TV subscription on another box. To receive HD Pack channels on your Multiroom box you need a Sky HD box an HD Pack subscription (only one HD Pack subscription required per household).

    Money back guarantee: If you cancel Sky+HD within one calendar month of activation, we will refund the cost of your box (but not any subscription or set up charges).

    Remote Record:
    Use sky.com or a compatible device. Requests require up to 30 minutes notice before start of programme.

    *Sky Anytime+: Compatible Sky+HD box with a fast enough broadband connection, Sky TV and Anytime+ activation required.  Downloads count towards any usage caps. Free wired standard set up for new Sky+HD customers (not available with self set up) or £40 (£60 wireless). Can be set up by customer using own cable. Compatible Sky+HD box required. Channels depend on your Sky TV/HD subscription. Sky Store costs extra. Most Sky Anytime+ content is SD. Sky Movies 1&2 or Sky Sports 1&2 are needed to watch Sky Movies or Sky Sports. HD shows take longer to start viewing.

    Sky Anytime: Available to Sky TV customers with compatible box. Customers without HD Pack may only access limited content. Content depends on Sky TV/HD subscription.

    Sky Box Office: Sky Box Office content costs extra. Pay per view charges apply. SBO 3D requires a 3DTV and Sky World HD subscription.

    Sky Go: UK / Ireland only. Streamed via broadband/3G (charges may apply). Available on two registered compatible devices (content may vary). Some live TV programmes will be unavailable (go to - go.sky.com). iPhone (3GS or above), iPad, iPod touch (4th generation or above) require iOS 4.3 or later, and available on selected HTC and Samsung smartphones with OS2.2x or 2.3x. Sky on your Xbox 360 requires Xbox Gold Live subscription. Sky TV Customers: Live TV and on demand content available in line with your Sky TV subscription at no extra cost. You’ll need Sky Movies 1&2 or Sky Sports 1&2 Packs for on demand Sky Movies or Sky Sports. Non-Sky TV Customers: Subscriptions £15-£40/€18-55 per month. ESPN £9-£12/€12-16 p/m extra (or standalone at £16/€20 p/m)]. Monthly subscriptions renew automatically until you unsubscribe.

    WWF Sky Rainforest Rescue: All money raised through Sky Rainforest Rescue will be donated to WWF-UK, charity registered in England and Wales number 1081247 and in Scotland number SC039593. Sky will donate a further £1 to WWF-UK to match each £1 raised through Sky Rainforest Rescue. Sky will match donations to help reach the project target of £4million.

  • Sky boxes and set-up

    Box set-up times currently average 7-10 days for new customers and may be longer for existing customers upgrading to Sky+HD (excludes Highlands & Islands, Channel Islands, Scottish Islands, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, ROI).

    Standard set-up of Sky+HD box with the HD Pack is free when you join Sky TV online (otherwise £30); free for existing customers with a new Multiroom subscription (otherwise £60 or £15 for Sky+ customers selecting self set-up).

    Existing Sky TV customer:  Sky Broadband set-up fees for existing Sky TV customers £60 for Everyday Lite, £30 for Connect or free for Unlimited. £30 set-up fee for Connect for customers without Sky TV.

    Self set-up: Available to Sky+ customers for £15. Self set-up must be completed within 31 days of receipt.

    Sky Anytime+ set-up: Free wired standard set-up for new Sky+HD customers (not available with self set-up) or £40 (£60 wireless). Can be set up by customer using own cable.

    Sky+HD box: Existing Sky+ box households are not eligible for a discounted box unless taking the HD Pack.  Existing customers must agree to new 12 month minimum term for Sky TV. One free/discounted box per household.  Sky+HD box up to £199 if you are not eligible for discounted price (Sky TV subscription required). A Sky+HD box can store an average of 60 hours of HD or 185 hours of standard definition programmes. HD ready TV required.

    Sky+ box: Existing Sky+ box households are not eligible for a discounted box. Existing customers must agree to new 12 month minimum term for Sky TV. One free/discounted box per household. Sky+ box up to £199 if you are not eligible for discounted price (Sky TV subscription required). You will receive a Sky+HD box which has all the features of Sky+ and can store an average of 185 hours of standard definition programmes. To view free-to-air HD content you need an HD ready TV. To view Sky HD content you will also need the HD Pack (£10.25 a month).

    Sky+HD 1TB box: £99 for Sky TV customers taking their first HD package (£10.25pm) or existing Sky+HD customers adding Sky Multiroom (£10.25pm per box). Existing Sky+HD customers are entitled to one £149 box, additional boxes £249. New customers are entitled to one £149 box when taking with HD pack, any additional boxes thereafter or when taking without the HD Pack are £249. Standard set-up £30 for new customers and £60 for existing Sky TV customers. Non-standard set-up may cost extra.

    Sky HD Multiroom Box: Sky HD Multiroom Box is the SkyHD standard Digibox (No PVR functionality) which along with a Sky TV and Sky Multiroom subscription (£10.25 extra a month) gives your Sky TV subscription in another room. First box free for new and existing customers when taken with a new Sky Multiroom subscription and paying for set-up. Limited to one free box per household (and not available to customers who have already received a free standard box) otherwise £49. Replacement boxes are £99.

    You do not have to subscribe to Sky TV - available directly from Sky call centre (standard set up £120) - limited to one per household.

  • Sky Broadband

    Sky Broadband in Sky Network Area: Existing customer set-up £60 for Everyday Lite or free for Unlimited. Monthly usage caps: Everyday Lite - 2GB. Maximum upload speed: Everyday Lite and Unlimited –1.3Mb.

    Sky Broadband outside Network area: Connect at £17pm. Existing customer set-up £30. Monthly usage caps: Connect – 40GB & subject to Network Management Policy. Maximum upload speed: Connect – 448Kb.

    Sky Fibre Unlimited: Availability subject to location and survey. £50 standard set-up. Not available to existing fibre customers except cable.

    WiFi Hotspots from The Cloud: For Sky Broadband Unlimited/Connect/Unlimited Fibre customers. Available on 6 registered devices.  App available for Apple devices with iOS 4.2.1 or later and compatible Android devices with OS2.1-2.x and 4.x. Sky Go: Compatible device required. Experience varies by location and number of users.

    Sky Broadband general: £2.18 router delivery charge applies. Speeds vary significantly by location. No traffic management policy for Sky Broadband Unlimited and Sky Fibre Unlimited. External factors such as internet congestion can affect speed. See sky.com for more details and our Usage Policies. MAC users receive 12 months free McAfee VirusScan worth £19.99. McAfee Free Trial: Everyday Lite-3 months, Unlimited and Fibre Unlimited -12 months, then £3 pm unless you contact us to unsubscribe.

    30 day Broadband and Talk Satisfaction Guarantee: Available within the first 30 days of all your services being activated. Refund applies to subscription charges only (not set-up charges or non-inclusive call charges) and is pro-rated. Statutory rights are not affected. Not applicable if you change your package.

  • General and further terms

    Subject to status. Upfront payment may be required.12 month minimum subscriptions. Non-standard set-up may cost extra.  Boxes must be connected to a fixed telephone line and prices may vary if you live in a flat. Sky+ functionality requires two satellite feeds. You must get any consents required (e.g. landlord's). Prices for Direct Debit payments only. Continuous debit/credit card mandate costs 50p pm. UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man residential customers only.  These offers are not available with any other offers.]  Further terms apply. Calls to Sky cost 5.1p per minute (plus 13.1p connection fee) for BT customers.  Calls from other providers may vary. Correct at 11 May 2012.

    The full text of our customer contracts can be found here