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Quick Summary

Sky has started rolling out the low latency feature on Sky Sports Main Event.

This shortens the broadcast delay of live matches and events to approximately 8 seconds; This is a huge improvement over the previous 30-second delay.

Sky has launched a transformative feature across its TV services, especially when it comes to live Sky Sports broadcasts.

sky Q, Sky Glass And Sky Stream Customers will be able to enjoy low-latency broadcasts on the Sky Sports Main Event channel with the feature available now. It is an optional service that reduces the delay of live events from approximately 30 seconds to 8 seconds.

This means you should no longer get spoilers from sports apps on your mobile phone; For example, you will see a goal scored just 8 seconds after it happens on the ground. This is truly a game changer.

When we heard about the new feature for the first time Visited Sky’s London HQ in April this year, but it took some time to roll out to all customers. It is currently only available on Sky Sports Main Event but there are plans to roll it out to other channels in the future.

We asked Sky if the feature would still be available for now streaming service customers.

How to watch Sky Sports with low latency

To opt for a low-latency broadcast, you can press the Live Sync button when you tune in to the Sky Sports Main Event channel, or go to channel 921 for HD customers or channel 922 for those with a UHD package.

It is also possible to control low-latency streaming by voice; Just say “Sky Sports Main Event Low Latency” or “Sky Sports Main Event Live Sync” into your voice remote or Sky Glass TV and you’ll see what’s available. It will take you directly to the private broadcast.

Premier League and other football matches broadcast on the channel will undoubtedly benefit, but other live events will also benefit from reduced latency.

Sky also recently announced that it has extended sales of Sky Glass TVs to Currys in the UK. This means you can now purchase three different sizes of specialty TVs from one additional source.