CMA invites comments on Sky-ITV merger
July 23, 2026 11.02 Europe/London By Julian Clover


From ITV
The Competition and Markets Authority has invited comments on the proposed merger between Sky and ITV.

The CMA is yet to launch a formal investigation into the transaction. The invitation to comment is the first part of the CMA’s information-gathering process.

Earlier this month, it was announced Sky has agreed to acquire ITV’s Media & Entertainment division in a £1.6 billion deal that would create one of the UK’s largest commercial broadcasters and streaming businesses while leaving ITV Studios as a standalone production company.

The transaction would combine Sky’s pay-TV, broadband and streaming operations with ITV’s free-to-air channels and ITVX streaming platform.

The deadline for comments is August 6.