Hayu is a streaming service dedicated to reality TV, with more than 250 shows and 10,000 episodes available in the UK. It is home to popular series including The Real Housewives, Below Deck and Vanderpump Rules, with selected shows available to watch on the same day as they air in the US.
You can subscribe to Hayu separately, or get access to the full Hayu catalogue as part of Sky Ultimate TV, where the service is now included at no extra cost.
In this guide, we'll explain how much Hayu costs, what's available to watch, how to get Hayu with Sky, which devices support it and whether you can watch Hayu without Sky.
What is Hayu?
Hayu is a streaming service from NBCUniversal that specialises in reality and unscripted TV.
Rather than offering a mixture of films, drama, documentaries and entertainment like Netflix or Disney+, Hayu focuses almost entirely on reality TV. Its catalogue includes US reality favourites, celebrity shows, lifestyle programmes and international reality series.
Some of its biggest shows include:
- The Real Housewives
- Below Deck
- Vanderpump Rules
- The Valley
- Summer House
- Southern Charm
- Married to Medicine
- Million Dollar Listing
Hayu offers more than 250 shows and 10,000 episodes, with selected new shows and episodes available on the same day as their US release.
Hayu is also ad-free, so you can watch its programmes without commercial breaks.
How much does Hayu cost in the UK?
If you subscribe directly through Hayu, there are currently three subscription options:
| Hayu plan | UK price |
|---|---|
| Monthly | £5.99 a month |
| 6 months | £28.99 |
| 12 months | £52.99 |
If you're mainly interested in reality TV, Hayu can be a relatively inexpensive way to get access to a large catalogue of shows.
However, if you're already considering Sky TV, there's another option worth looking at.
Hayu & Sky TV
Hayu is now included with Sky Ultimate TV at no extra cost.
Sky has integrated Hayu into its Ultimate TV package, giving customers access to more than 250 Hayu shows and 10,000 episodes alongside their Sky TV channels and other included streaming services.
Sky Ultimate TV also includes Netflix Standard with Ads, Disney+ Standard with Ads, HBO Max Basic with Ads and discovery+, making it a much broader entertainment package than Hayu on its own.
Which Sky packages include Hayu?
For new customers, Sky Ultimate TV is the main Sky package that includes Hayu.
| Sky TV package | Hayu included? |
|---|---|
| Sky Essential TV | No |
| Sky Ultimate TV | Yes |
Some existing Sky Q and Sky+ customers may also have access to Hayu depending on their TV package. Sky's current information confirms that Hayu can be watched on Sky Q and Sky+ as well as Sky Glass, Sky Stream and Sky Go.
If you're already a Sky customer, it's worth checking your package before signing up for Hayu separately.
How to watch Hayu on Sky
One of the biggest advantages of getting Hayu through Sky is that you don't need to use a separate Hayu app.
Hayu content is integrated directly into the Sky TV experience, so eligible customers can find shows in the same way as other on-demand Sky content.
You can find Hayu programmes:
- On your Sky homepage
- In the TV Shows section
- By searching for a specific programme
- Using Sky voice control
- Through Sky Go
Sky says Hayu content can be watched on demand through Sky Glass, Sky Stream, Sky Q, Sky+ and the Sky Go app.
Do I need the Hayu app if I get it through Sky?
No., Hayu shows included with Sky are available directly through Sky and the Hayu app itself isn't included as part of the Sky package.
This means you can go straight from watching your usual Sky content to a Hayu programme without switching apps.
If you want to use the standalone Hayu app or access a different Hayu subscription option, you can take out a separate Hayu subscription.
What can you watch on Hayu?
Hayu is particularly well known for its extensive collection of reality TV franchises.
The Real Housewives
One of Hayu's biggest draws is the Real Housewives franchise, with shows including:
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
- The Real Housewives of New York City
- The Real Housewives of Atlanta
- The Real Housewives of New Jersey
- The Real Housewives of Orange County
- The Real Housewives of Potomac
- The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
- The Real Housewives of Miami
- The Real Housewives of London
There are also international versions of the franchise, including The Real Housewives of Dubai, The Real Housewives of Durban and The Real Housewives of Lagos.
Below Deck
Hayu is also home to the various Below Deck< series, including:
- Below Deck
- Below Deck Mediterranean
- Below Deck Down Under
- Below Deck Sailing Yacht
- Below Deck Adventure
All seasons of the Below Deck shows are available through Hayu, alongside new episodes.
Other popular Hayu shows
Other programmes available include:
- Vanderpump Rules
- The Valley
- Summer House
- Southern Charm
- Married to Medicine
- Million Dollar Listing
- Top Chef
- House of Villains
- Keeping Up With the Kardashians
The catalogue is regularly updated with new series, seasons and episodes.
Which devices can I watch Hayu on?
Hayu is available on a wide range of devices, including:
- Smart TVs
- Apple TV
- Amazon Fire TV
- Android TV
- Chromecast
- Xbox
- Roku
- iPhone and iPad
- Android phones and tablets
- PC and Mac
- Sky Glass
- Sky Stream
- Sky Q
- Sky Go
Hayu's official device list confirms support for major TV platforms including Samsung and LG TVs, as well as mobile devices, streaming players and web browsers.
You can also download selected Hayu programmes for offline viewing on supported devices.
Frequently asked questions
Can I watch Hayu without Sky?
Yes. You don't need Sky TV to subscribe to Hayu, you can subscribe directly through Hayu and watch using the Hayu website or app.
A standalone Hayu subscription gives you access to the full Hayu service without needing a Sky TV subscription or another pay-TV package.
This makes Hayu a particularly straightforward option if you're mainly interested in reality TV and don't need Sky's wider selection of channels and streaming services.
Can I watch Hayu on Sky Go?
Yes. Hayu content included with Sky is available through the Sky Go app, allowing eligible Sky customers to watch Hayu on compatible phones, tablets and other supported devices.
This is particularly useful if you want to watch Hayu away from your main TV without needing a separate Hayu subscription.
Can I watch Hayu on NOW?
No, NOW's standalone Hayu Membership closed on 10 August 2026.
A selection of Hayu programmes is still available through certain NOW Entertainment memberships, but the full Hayu catalogue is no longer offered as a standalone NOW Membership. If you want access to the full Hayu service, you can subscribe directly to Hayu or get it through an eligible Sky package.
This means that if you've previously seen guides recommending NOW as a way to get Hayu, that information is now out of date.
Is Hayu free?
Hayu isn't generally a free streaming service, but eligible Sky Ultimate TV customers get Hayu included at no additional cost<.
If you subscribe directly to Hayu, new customers can currently get a 7-day free trial, after which the selected Hayu subscription plan begins unless cancelled.
Does Hayu have adverts?
No. Hayu is an ad-free streaming service.<
The standalone Hayu service is designed specifically for on-demand viewing without advertising breaks.
How much is Hayu in the UK?
Hayu currently costs £5.99 a month, or £28.99 for six months and £52.99 for a year when subscribed to directly through Hayu. New customers can get a 7-day free trial.