Are you looking for ways to watch Sky Sports on Firestick in Canada? If yes, then this is the right place for you. Our guide will explain how you can enjoy your favorite sports streaming channel on your Firestick. But before then, let us first understand what Sky Sports is.
Sky Sports is a group of satellite sports television channels owned by the British Sky Group. The channel offers live coverage of live sports and most awaiting sports events such as cricket, rugby union, golf, and football.
It is the dominant broadcaster of the Premier League, Match Day, Champions League, League One, League Two, Scottish Football, Women’s Super League, Bundesliga, FA cup, and Carabao cup.
Sky Sport has different subscription plans for its viewers. The cheapest package costs CAD 9.13/month (£5.99/month) and offers six channels, including Sky Sports Arena, Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports News, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky News.
There are various ways you can enjoy Skysports. If you are already a subscribed member, you can watch Sky sports on Cable TV through the Sky Website and the Sky Sports app.
You need to note that Sky Sports is a geo-restricted channel, and as such, it is not available in all countries. You will need to use a VPN such as ExpressVPN to watch Sky Sports in Canada or if you are traveling to a region where it is unavailable.
How to watch Sky Sports on Firestick in Canada [Easy Guide]
Here are the easy steps to watch Sky Sports on Firestick in Canada:
- Switch on your Firestick and click on Firestick Settings.
- On the settings, select “My Fire TV.”
- Click on the Developer Settings
- Click and enable “Apps from unknown sources.” Also, activate “ADB Debugging” to allow you to sideload apps on your Firestick.
Note: Sky Sports is not officially available on Firestick. It means that you cannot watch Sky Sports directly on Firestick. However, there are ways you can watch Sky Sports on Firestick. Below are the three main ways you can download Sky Sports on Firestick in Canada.
- Sky Go
- Now TV
- Kodi
In addition to Firestick, you can also watch Sky Sports on Roku and Kodi. Below you will also find the steps on how to install Kodi on Firestick in Canada.
How to install Sky Go & Now TV on Firestick in Canada?
Sky Go is an online TV service from Sky that allows you to watch live and on-demand Sky TV programs on your internet-connected device.
The service is available for free to all Sky TV customers. However, Sky Go is unavailable on Amazon App Store, and you must download it via other means to access it on your Firestick.
Since it is a third-party app, you must sideload it on your Firestick following the steps mentioned above. Below are the prerequisite steps on how to get Sky Sports on Firestick in Canada.
Once you are through with these steps, you can then go ahead to download Sky Go & Now TV on your Firestick. The two main steps are highlighted below.
How to install Sky Go & Now TV on Firestick using the Downloader app?
Once you are done with the prerequisites steps above, you can follow the below steps to download and install the Sky Go & Now app on Firestick using Downloader App.
- Click on the search bar on your Firestick home screen.
- Search for the Downloader app.
- Once found, click on the Downloader app to add it to your Firestick. Once downloaded, click the Downloader app to open
- On the search bar in the downloader, type Sky Go URL and tap Go.
- Hover to the bottom and click “Download APK.”
- You can tap the “click here” if you are unable to download the APK. Wait for the download to complete.
- Once the Sky Sports APK Firestick downloads, click “Next” to install.
- Tap on the “Install” tab to begin the installation process.
- Wait for the installation to finish, and then click “Open.”
- The Sky Go & Now TV app will open on your Firestick.
- You can now key in your login credentials and enjoy watching Sky Sports on Firestick.
How to install Sky Go & Now TV on Firestick using ES File Explorer?
You can also install the Sky Go & Now TV app on your Firestick using ES File Explorer. This method is relatively straightforward. First, use the prerequisites steps above to get started, then follow the below steps to install Sky Go & Now on Firestick using the ES File Explorer.
- Find the Firestick search bar and search the ES File Explorer.
- Click on the ES File Explorer to download.
- Download the ES File Explorer.
- Once downloaded, click the ES File Explorer and find the + icon.
- Enter the Sky Go URL and click OK.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Download APK.
- Wait as your Sky Go APK downloads.
- Once done, click on the Open File tab.
- Double-click on the install tab to confirm the installation of Sky Go on your Firestick.
- Once the installation is done, click to open the Sky Go app.
- Login and enjoy Sky Sports via Sky Go.
How to install Kodi on Firestick in Canada?
Did you know that you can enjoy Sky Sports on Kodi? The good thing is that Kodi is readily available on the app store of your Firestick device. The challenge is installing Sky Sports on Kodi. Below are the steps you can follow to install Sky Sports on Kodi in Canada.
- Find and launch the Kodi app by opening it on your Firestick.
- Find the settings menu.
- Find “System.”
- Tap on the “Add-ons” and then click the “enable Unknown sources” tab.
- Click “Yes” on the popup warning you about Unknown Sources.
- Find the File Manager in the settings menu.
- Click twice on the “Add source” and also the “None” tab.
- On the search box, type “UK Turk Kodi Addon” and click Ok.
- Enter “UK Turk” when requested for “Enter a name for this media source option.”
- The “UK Turk Add-on” installation will begin on your Kodi.
- After the installation, visit your Kodi home screen and click on “Add-ons.”
- Find and tap on the Box option.
- Choose and click the “install from zip file” option.”
- Click “UK Turk”.
- You will be directed to the sub-directory, where you must choose the “repository.ukturk-x.x.x.zip” file.
- Please wait for it to download. A prompt will appear confirming your download.
- Click on the box icon and tap “install from the repository file.”
- Select the “UKTurk Add-on Repository”.
- Find “Video Add-ons,” then click “UK Turk Playlist” and then tap install. After this, you will receive the add-on notifications on Sky Sports.
- Under the “Video Add-ons” in the add-ons, avail “UK Turk.”
- Generate the authorization pin.
- Click on the “Video Add-ons” to open the “UK Turk Playlist.”
- Tap the “Yes” button, which will redirect you to the webpage.
- Hover over to yellow to Generate Pin button.
- Find the new pin that is generated. Copy and paste it to the Kodi box (it will ask for the pin).
- Now enjoy watching Sky Sports on Firestick through Kodi.
Which TV providers offer Sky Sports?
Did you know that you can watch Sky Sports on satellite or cable TV? Various TV providers offer Sky Sports as part of their channels. Below is a list of these providers.
- BT Sport
- Sky
- Virgin Media
- Now Broadband
- Plusnet
- TalkTalk
All these TV providers have official subscription prices, which you can check on their websites.
FAQs
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Conclusion
The above guide has explained how you can enjoy sky sports on Firestick. Depending on your preference, you can use any of the methods described in this guide. All you need is a Sky Sports Pass, and you will be good to go.
Ensure that you follow the steps keenly, and you will be good to go to enjoy all the Sky Sports content, including live sports, on your Firestick. You can also get Sky Sports on Firestick free trial. If needed you can easily cancel your Sky Sports subscription.
Remember to use a VPN to access Sky Sports on Firestick in Canada. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for streaming. If you want to watch Sky Sports without a Sky subscription, then you can use a Prime Video account.
We hope this guide was helpful and that you can now watch your favorite sports on Firestick such as England vs Barbarian.