How to watch my5 without adverts

The only legitimate way to watch My5 without adverts, as of May 2026, is through Sky's Ad-Skipping add-on, which costs £5 per month. This works on Sky Glass and Sky Stream devices, where My5 is now integrated into the platform. There is no standalone ad-free tier on My5 itself.

What is Sky's Ad-Skipping add-on?

Sky offers an add-on that removes adverts across a bundle of streaming apps available on Sky Glass and Sky Stream. For £5 per month, you get ad-free viewing on My5, ITVX, All 4, STV Player, and Sky's own native content. That covers most of the major free-to-air catch-up services in one go.

The add-on previously came with a free first year for new subscribers. That offer is no longer available, according to Cord Busters. You pay £5 from day one.

When did My5 get added to the ad-skipping service?

My5 was added to Sky's streaming platforms, Sky Glass and Sky Stream, shortly before the ad-skipping expansion was confirmed. Before that, the add-on only covered ITVX, All 4, STV Player, and Sky's own programmes. My5 was the gap in the line-up, and it has since been filled.

Sky did not make a formal announcement about the My5 expansion, which is why many subscribers may not realise it is now included. Cord Busters confirmed the change.

Do I need Sky Glass or Sky Stream specifically?

Yes. The Ad-Skipping add-on is tied to Sky Glass and Sky Stream. If you watch My5 through a web browser, a smart TV app, or any other device, the add-on does not apply. You will see adverts as normal on those platforms.

Sky Glass is the all-in-one TV set sold by Sky. Sky Stream is the puck-style streaming device that plugs into your existing television. Both are compatible with the add-on.

Is £5 per month worth it for My5 alone?

Probably not, if My5 is all you watch. The add-on covers five services in total, so the value depends on how much you use ITVX, All 4, and STV Player alongside My5. If you watch a lot of catch-up TV across those apps, £5 per month is reasonable. If you only dip into My5 occasionally, the maths is less convincing.

Channel 5 content tends to be ad-heavy, with breaks every ten to twelve minutes on longer programmes. For regular viewers of shows like Neighbours, The Gadget Show, or any Channel 5 drama, removing those breaks does make a difference to the experience.

Can I watch My5 without ads if I am not a Sky customer?

No official ad-free option exists for non-Sky customers, as of May 2026. My5 does not offer its own premium subscription tier the way ITVX does with ITVX Premium. If you watch through a browser or a non-Sky device, adverts are part of the deal. The Sky add-on is currently the only supported route to ad-free My5 viewing.

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