Sky Factual
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) 16:9 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Sky Network Television |
| Sister channels | Sky Open Sky 5 Vibe Jones! Sky Movies Sky Drama Sky Comedy Sky Kids |
| History | |
| Launched | 27 August 2026 |
| Links | |
| Website | Official Site |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Sky Go | skygo.co.nz |
Sky Factual is a television channel in New Zealand available on Sky, launched on 27 August 2026.
Its line-up consists of factual programming, both documentary and reality. It is avialable on the Sky Entertainment package on channel 14.[1]
History
Sky Factual was announced in late July 2026,[2] set for a 27 August launch.[1]
The channel dedicates most of its airtime to content such as Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, The Red Stag Timber Hunters Club, Emergency, 999: On The Front Line and Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends, as well as documentaries on pop culture. Primetime is reserved for high-end titles, often recent productions.[3]
References
- 1 2 Keith Barclay, Sky to launch Sky Factual, dedicated to premium factual storytelling, Shownews, 4 August 2026, retrieved 25 August 2026
- ↑ , The New Zealand Listener, 30 July 2026, retrieved 25 August 2026
- ↑ Just the facts, The TV Guide, 20-26 August 2026