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Sky to Buy ITV Network for £1.6 bn, Deal Closes 2026

7/10/2026

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  • Sky announced a £1.6 billion acquisition of ITV’s network and streaming unit, to close in 2026.
  • Sky will broadcast The Day of the Jackal on ITV before its new season launches on Sky.
  • Sky will window sport on ITV, allowing some Premier League fixtures to air on the free-to-air network.
  • Sky Studios, operating with a budget over £1 billion annually, secured a £1 billion output deal with ITV Studios through 2032.