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DAZN Sky Channel: Launch date, how to watch and more

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DAZN will be launching a channel on Sky TV, meaning that fans will have even more of an opportunity to watch live boxing, wrestling and more.

As confirmed in a press release sent to FightFans by Matchroom Boxing, the streaming company are set to launch the channel in March 2023:

“From 23 March, DAZN 1 HD will show a 24/7 unrivalled schedule of live and catch-up content, including the ultimate UK boxing lineup with 50 fights a year featuring international superstars like Anthony Joshua, Canelo Álvarez, Katie Taylor and Ryan Garcia, alongside a daily dose of boxing news on the DAZN Boxing Show.”

What channel is DAZN HD1 on for Sky?

The new channel ’˜DAZN 1 HD’ will be on channel 429 on Sky in the UK and Ireland.

How much does it cost?

Subscribing to the new Sky channel grants access to the entire service via the company’s app from as little as £99 per year or £9.99 paid monthly.

Anthony Joshua

Megastars such as Anthony Joshua will be fighting live on the platform, with the British fighter noting that he is excited to be competing for the broadcaster:

“Dazn is’¯working’¯really hard to take sports’¯broadcasting to new levels and bring fans closer to the action than ever before. It’s a huge element of’¯why’¯I wanted to’¯commit my long-term future to the platform. The launch of DAZN 1 HD on channel 429 will make it even easier for fans to’¯access my return to the ring on Saturday, 1 April, against Jermaine Franklin.’¯Make sure you tune in for a’¯spectacular’¯night of boxing.”

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