Discovery+ in the UK
Entertainment stays. TNT Sports has moved. Follow the right account.
Find where discovery+ UK entertainment and TNT Sports now stream, which login to use, and how Sky, BT, EE and Amazon subscriptions differ.
Start with the local service and the exact subscription you need. Streaming access and the USA-IP connection are separate purchases.
Discovery+ UK still exists—but TNT Sports has moved
In the UK, discovery+ remains an entertainment service. TNT Sports moved to HBO Max on 26 March 2026. If the match has disappeared from your discovery+ app, changing your IP address is not the first step: check which company sold your subscription and activate the right viewing app.
This guide separates three easily confused products: discovery+ Entertainment, TNT Sports on HBO Max, and HBO Max entertainment plans. They are not interchangeable subscriptions. Check the current discovery+ UK plan.
Choose the service for what you actually want to watch
| Your goal | Start here | Check before paying |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery, TLC, Quest, food, home and factual entertainment | discovery+ Entertainment | The exact series and episode; an existing Sky or EE benefit may already cover you. |
| A live TNT Sports event | TNT Sports entitlement on HBO Max, or your existing supported provider route | The event listing and whether your subscription includes sports. |
| HBO series and Warner Bros. films | An HBO Max entertainment plan | A sports-only subscription does not establish entertainment entitlement. |
| Both sport and HBO entertainment | A suitable HBO Max bundle | Compare the bundle against what you already receive from a provider. |
The discovery+ Entertainment plan is listed at £3.99 per month including VAT, with advertising. Its UK offering includes on-demand programming and channels such as Discovery, TLC, Quest and HGTV. This is not the old sports package. Source: discovery+ plans.
Find your old billing route before resetting passwords
Identify the seller on your receipt before resetting passwords or starting another subscription.
| Previous TNT Sports route | What to do now |
|---|---|
| Direct discovery+, Apple App Store, Google Play, BT/EE or O2 | Use your discovery+ credentials in HBO Max for the continuing sports subscription. |
| Amazon Appstore or Roku | The former sports subscription ended. Review current HBO Max options. |
| Prime Video Channels | Continue in Prime Video under TNT Sports—not the Amazon Appstore route. |
| Sky | Activate HBO Max through Sky before buying anything else. |
For a former combined Entertainment & Sports plan, entertainment access depends on the seller. Check the route-specific migration guide.
Sky, BT and EE: check existing benefits first
Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream
If discovery+ is included in your Sky plan, activate that benefit first. For subsequent sign-in, the discovery+ app on the Sky device shows a six-digit code: leave that screen open while completing the sign-in on your phone or computer. Losing the qualifying Sky package can remove the benefit. Sky device sign-in instructions.
BT TV is not the same as EE Mobile
BT says its TNT Sports channels in the TV Guide were unaffected by the streaming-app move. An unactivated customer must activate through the BT account. It also distinguishes existing BT TV customers who bought before 26 March from later joiners when explaining discovery+ entertainment access. BT’s account-specific guidance.
Keep a simple record: supplier, subscription name, viewing app, renewal date. This is more useful than collecting several logins and guessing which one owns the subscription.
Compare the commitment, not only the monthly figure
HBO Max lists standalone TNT Sports at £30.99 on standard monthly billing, or £25.99 per month for 12 months on the Saver plan. The latter is a 12-month commitment paid in instalments—not a cancel-anytime monthly offer. The published instalments total £311.88 across the committed year.
HBO Max entertainment can be separate from sports, and different parties can bill the two subscriptions. Check the Subscription screen and the seller’s checkout before changing anything. TNT Sports prices and billing.
Our practical comparison: list the viewing you need over the next year, subtract benefits already included in your TV or mobile package, then compare the remaining total. An annual commitment may be poor value if you only need a short part of a season.
A U.S. connection does not restore a UK sports entitlement. Review USip only if you have a separate U.S.-service requirement.
Compare USip plansIf you only need discovery+ entertainment
You can subscribe directly, through a supported discovery+ app, or through Prime Video Channels. With the latter, discovery+ is watched inside Prime Video rather than in the separate discovery+ app. For direct UK checkout, discovery+ advises using a UK-issued card if payment fails and says prepaid cards are not supported. Official subscription and payment instructions.
- Search for the exact programme and season on the UK service.
- Check whether your existing household package includes it.
- Choose the viewing app that is available on your actual television.
- Save the receipt and confirm where renewal is managed.
A series appearing in search does not prove every episode is in your plan. Open the episode you intend to watch before committing to a longer subscription.
A quick diagnosis when the wrong screen appears
- A subscribe button despite an active payment: compare the signed-in email and seller with the receipt. An entitlement in one app may not exist in another.
- Entertainment works but sport is locked: check the sports entitlement rather than reinstalling discovery+ repeatedly.
- Sport works but an HBO drama is locked: inspect the entertainment plan; a successful sports login is not proof that all films and series are included.
- The TV cannot find the new app: verify the model against the provider’s supported-device list before buying replacement hardware.
If you contact support, include the billing route, plan name, device model and exact error—not your password or full card number.
When a U.S. IP is relevant—and when it is not
USA-IP is a separate network service. It is not required to use a normal UK discovery+ subscription in the UK, cannot restore an expired TNT Sports entitlement and cannot move your billing from Amazon, Sky or BT.
If you have a separate, eligible U.S. streaming account and are investigating U.S.-specific access, first confirm the exact programme, account requirements and provider rules. A U.S. connection does not create a paid subscription, transfer a UK plan or guarantee playback. Ask USA-IP support about your device and use case before choosing a plan.
Commercial disclosure: this guide is published by USA-IP. Any USA-IP price table below is for the network service only, not discovery+, HBO Max or TNT Sports.
A U.S. connection does not restore a UK sports entitlement. Review USip only if you have a separate U.S.-service requirement.
Compare USip plansdiscovery+ setup videos by device
Use your UK subscription for local viewing. The 2021 videos below demonstrate the U.S. discovery+ connection on each device. They predate the UK TNT Sports changes. For current setup screens, open the written guide beside each video.
Windows
For UK entertainment, sign in through the service that bills you. If you are testing a separate U.S. account, check the connection on the PC before opening the episode in your browser.
Windows setup guide
Mac
Start in a browser on your Mac. Check whether the title is on discovery+ UK or the UK sports service before changing your connection.
Mac setup guide
iPhone and iPad
Look at your Apple subscription receipt before choosing the app. A change of IP address does not transfer your UK subscription or add a sports package.
iPhone and iPad setup guide
Android
Identify the account that owns your subscription before installing another app. If the account is billed through a UK provider, use that provider’s activation instructions.
Android setup guideFor television setup, consult the Smart DNS guide and USA-IP support. Do not buy hardware or another subscription solely because a device name appears in a guide.
Separate network service. These are USA-IP plans, not a streaming subscription. Review eligibility, supported devices and the provider’s rules before purchasing.
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Discovery+ UK questions, answered
Has discovery+ closed in the UK?
No. Its Entertainment plan remains available. The sports move is not the closure of the entire UK service.
Can I still watch TNT Sports in discovery+?
No. For current streaming access, follow the HBO Max or provider route associated with your subscription.
Is Amazon Appstore the same as Prime Video Channels?
No. Check the precise product on your receipt; the migration outcomes differ.
Will a new U.S. IP fix a subscribe message?
Not if the problem is the wrong account, viewing app or plan. Start with entitlement checks.
Should I buy another subscription immediately?
First identify any existing package benefit and complete activation. This reduces the risk of paying twice for the same viewing.
Verification and scope
Last verified: 15 October 2026. We compared official UK discovery+, HBO Max, Sky-device and BT support documentation. This is a documentation-based account and subscription guide, not a hands-on streaming or VPN test. Prices are a dated snapshot; checkout and your provider agreement control your actual bill.
We did not access a subscriber account, test a paid stream or verify a specific match’s live rights. The guidance is for the United Kingdom; do not apply its sports or subscription rules automatically to Ireland or another country.
Primary sources
Provider announcements and help pages used for this guide. Check the linked page and your own checkout before subscribing; availability and terms can change.
- discovery+ UK plans and pricessupport.discoveryplus.com
- HBO Max: migration by subscription routehelp.hbomax.com
- TNT Sports on HBO Maxhelp.hbomax.com
- BT: TNT Sports and discovery+ accesswww.bt.com
- discovery+ on Sky devicessupport.discoveryplus.com
- discovery+ UK subscription and paymentsupport.discoveryplus.com