Yes — you can still watch Sky Go abroad in 2026, just not the way you used to. Sky's built-in EU portability is gone, but a SmartHub VPN router that gives you a UK residential IP lets Sky Go work as if you were back home. Here's what changed and how to set it up.

For years, British Sky customers could travel within the EU and still watch Sky Go just as if they were at home. This was thanks to EU portability regulations, which allowed streaming services to be accessed anywhere in the EU for temporary stays.

But since Brexit, those rules no longer apply to UK residents. If you’ve tried to open Sky Go in Spain, France, or Italy recently, you’ve probably seen:

“Sky Go is only available in the UK.”

So what changed — and how can you keep watching Sky TV when you travel?

The End of Sky Go EU Portability

Before the UK left the EU, paid-for UK streaming services like Sky Go, Amazon Prime, and Netflix UK were obliged to let you access your subscriptions across EU countries.

Since Brexit, the UK is no longer part of this agreement. That means Sky is free to block overseas access — and it has.

Even if you pay for Sky in the UK and travel with your login details, the app now blocks you based on your IP address.

Why Standard VPNs Rarely Work

A quick search will show dozens of "watch Sky Go abroad" tips involving VPN apps. Unfortunately, most no longer work reliably because:

• Sky Go actively blocks known VPN server IPs
• Commercial VPN IP ranges are easily identified
• VPN apps don’t work on most Smart TVs or streaming boxes
• Even if they work briefly, access is often removed within days

The Reliable Fix: A VPN Router with a UK Residential IP

The simplest, most stable way to use Sky Go abroad is with a pre-configured VPN router that uses a genuine UK residential broadband IP address.

This makes your device appear to be physically located in the UK, so Sky Go works exactly as it does at home.

How to Watch Sky Go on a Big Screen Abroad

Sky Go itself does not have a standard app for most Smart TVs, but Sky customers with a Multiroom subscription can download the Sky TV app on Apple TV. This lets you watch your Sky channels and recordings without a Sky box connected — but it is still geo-blocked outside the UK.

If you don’t have Multiroom, you can still watch Sky Go on a TV abroad by:

• Connecting a laptop to your TV via HDMI and running Sky Go on the laptop
• Using Apple TV with AirPlay from an iPhone or iPad running Sky Go
• Screen mirroring or casting from a compatible device

Works for All Your UK Streaming Services

With a UK residential IP, you don’t just get Sky Go — you can also access:

• BBC iPlayer
• ITVX
• Channel 4 (All 4)
• My5
• Discovery+, HBO Max, NOW, and more (with valid UK subscriptions)

All in HD, with no buffering and no random blocks.

Flexible Subscription Options

Our routers come with 1, 3, 6 or 12-month subscription terms. Each term runs as a continuous block, but you can let the subscription lapse when you’re not travelling and renew it later — with no penalty or reactivation fee.

Final Thoughts

Sky Go EU portability is gone for good. If you travel to Europe or beyond and want to keep watching, you’ll need a reliable way to appear as if you’re still in the UK.

Our VPN routers with UK residential IPs give you exactly that — with local setup support, clear pricing, and a simple plug-and-play design.

Buy a VPN Router and Take Sky Go with You — Wherever You Go