Sky Live Shutters, Rival Nex Playground Preps UK Launch for 2026

As of November 17, 2025, Sky is shutting down its Sky Live service, which was launched in June 2023 as a camera accessory for Sky Glass. Sky Live enabled users to play games by moving around, watch football matches on Sky Sports with friends virtually, and send video cards to others.

The gaming aspect of Sky Live, which included access to popular titles like Peppa Pig and Lego Ninjago, was particularly popular with kids. However, it appears that the US-based firm Sky partnered with on Sky Live may be preparing to go it alone with a similar device next year.

Nex Playground, which has been available in the US for some time, is planning to expand to the UK in early 2026. Unlike Sky Live, which was exclusive to Sky Glass subscribers, Nex Playground can be used by anyone, not just Sky customers. The device offers the same motion-enabled games seen on Sky Live, providing an alternative for those disappointed by the closure of Sky's service.

Sky is issuing refunds of up to £290 for those affected by the closure of Sky Live. The company has stated that it is focusing its investment on "faster, simpler products, unbeatable content and brilliant service," indicating that the Sky Live experiment did not meet customer expectations.