Millions of Sky TV customers warned of channel shake-up after beloved station is closed down

SKY is undergoing a channel switch-up today, just days after permanently retiring a popular sports station.

This is a regular occurrence at Sky.

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But viewers are advised to double check channel numbers to avoid missing out on their favourite shows.

Warner Bros. lifestyle channel DMAX is set to fill the empty slot on channel 159 in the UK and Ireland, having previously been on channel 172.

DMAX, which is occasionally home to live sport like snooker, replaces E! after its closure three months ago, RXTVInfo noted.

The +1 version of DMAX will move to channel 259.

Meanwhile, transport-themed channel Discovery Turbo is jumping over to channel 172 from channel 184.

It comes just days after beloved station SportyStuff TV which closed down on March 31.

It’s the second big blow to free sports broadcasting already this year, after Viaplay Xtra – previously known as Freesports – disappeared in January.

SportyStuff TV viewers have shared their disappointment, describing it as “another nail in the coffin” for their favourite shows.

Bosses said in a statement that 2023 was the company’s most successful year of trading but “external circumstances beyond our control” has forced the channel to end.

It’s a blow for sports fans, as paid channels such as TNT Sports have recently hiked prices.

However, viewers will be gaining retail channel Home Shop TV on channel 661, the former home of JML Direct.

Sky underwent a bigger reshuffle in March, which saw several BBC and RTE stations move channels.

Check the list of changes here.

New channel launches in March

Here are some new additions that joined your telly guide last month:

• Chart Show Retro
  Music lovers on Sky satellite can now enjoy a retro channel with everything from the 80s onwards.
  It’s available now on Sky 360.
• DAZN Women’s Football
  This new station includes coverage of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, as well as women’s Liga F matches and the Saudi Women’s Premier League.
  It’s available now on Virgin Media 554 and via the free Pluto TV streaming service.

This post first appeared on Thesun.co.uk