Sky Sports News to relaunch new studio on Channel 401

Sky Sports News HQ

Sky Sports News will relaunch on channel 401 as Sky Sports News HQ from Tuesday 12 August 2014.

Launched in time for the new football season, Sky Sports News HQ will put the viewer at the heart of sports news with a new schedule, upgraded studio and improved digital services including redesigned apps and integrated social media coverage.

Sky Sports News HQ will launch on Sky and Virgin Media channel 401, while the other Sky Sports channels move one slot up the EPG.

Andy Cairns, executive editor of Sky Sports News HQ, said: “Sky Sports News has always been authoritative, innovative, fun and relevant. These changes reflect how we’re staying ahead of the curve and anticipating the needs of our viewers.

“Sports fans want to get even further into the heart of sports news, and we’ll take them there with the best resources: 11 presentation points in a fantastic new studio, new ways of reflecting stories under investigation and those driving social conversations, and revamped apps and digital services.

“Two million viewers a day come to Sky Sports News, plus many more on digital and social media, and this evolution shows our commitment to delivering them an even better service.”

Channels and EPG numbers (from 12 August)
Sky Sports News HQ – 401
Sky Sports 1 – 402
Sky Sports 2 – 403
Sky Sports 3 – 404
Sky Sports 4 – 405
Sky Sports 5 – 406
Sky Sports F1 – 407

Posted by on Wednesday 23 July 2014
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