The channel was launched on Freeview in 2002 alongside Sky News and Sky Travel. Sky Sports News will be replaced with a one-hour-timeshifted Sky 3 +1 service. Sky 3 replaced Sky Travel in 2005.
As part of the move, BSkyB said it will boost editorial investment in Sky Sports News as it prepares to launch a high-definition service.
“Sky Sports News has been a great success over the last 12 years and we have big ambitions to make it even better,” said Barney Francis, Sky Sports Managing Director. “As part of a subscription service, customers can look forward to expanded coverage and the launch of Europe’s first HD sports news service.”
Under the pay-model, Sky Sports News will only be available to Sky, Virgin Media and Talk Talk TV customers, as well as online and on mobile.
