Sky sports on Linux

BigBoy · 17 Mar 2025 at 23:56

As title, I use my laptop to watch Sky Sports (In laws account), has anyone successfully managed to get this working?

Mr_Orange · 18 Mar 2025 at 00:17

If i remember right the DRM or codec that Sky uses is not Linux compatible so it's a bit of a non starter. Maybe you can use the android app via an emulator if you're desperate to use the Linux laptop for this? I did this on Windows a few years back and it worked ok.

BigBoy · 18 Mar 2025 at 20:02

Oh haddent thought of doing that, good shout

Jupiter · 19 Mar 2025 at 21:37

Yeah I think it needs to go through an emulator. Up to you whether you think it's worth the faff.

BigBoy · 20 Mar 2025 at 11:11

Yeah it's going to be a pain so will maintain Windows10 on the laptop for now.

jaws86 · 4 Sep 2025 at 00:12

Try Winboat https://www.winboat.app/

BigBoy · 4 Sep 2025 at 08:21

jaws86 said:
Try Winboat https://www.winboat.app/

Sadly it's just a docker system so virtualized meaning it will be blocked

Bubo · 4 Sep 2025 at 09:14

I can run Sky Go on a trial un-activated Windows 11 install on a VirtuaBox virtual machine within a Windows 10 laptop and it runs OK, so I imagine if your laptop is powerful enough it should work with Linux on a virtual machine.

BigBoy · 19 Sep 2025 at 12:58

As an update to this SkySports.com has shifted to an in browser DRM model that now works on Linux! thank the gods, Laptop is now switched to Mint and happier than ever!

Mr_Orange · 20 Sep 2025 at 09:37

Great news! It's a step closer to me replacing my Android TV unit with a linux htpc.