Fight Network (UK)

Fight Network is a British programming block that broadcasts nightly over the channel space of Showcase by Information TV. The channel is owned by Anthem Sports & Entertainment available through Showcase by Information TV at 9:00 PM every night.[1][2] Programming features combat sports from around the world. The channel launched on 17 July 2018 and is based on the Canadian channel of the same name. The channel itself is a revival of the previous version of The Fight Network, which formally broadcast under the name of TWC Fight! and The Wrestling Channel before ceasing transmissions in 2008.

Fight Network
Launched17 July 2018
Owned byAnthem Sports & Entertainment
(Fight Media, Inc.)
Picture format480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Slogan24-hour Fight TV
CountryUnited Kingdom, Ireland
LanguageEnglish
Broadcast areaUnited Kingdom
Ireland
WebsiteFight Network
Availability
Satellite
FreesatChannel 161
Sky (UK only)Channel 192
Streaming media
TVPlayer (UK and Ireland)Watch live

History

Relaunch

On 13 July 2018, it was announced that Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. would relaunch Fight Network as a programming block on Showcase by Information TV. The block would feature various sports, including live Impact Wrestling, Ultimate Challenge MMA, Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, WGP Kickboxing, Wrestling at the Chase and other programmes. Due to the way it is placed and the obscurity of the original version, Anthem are treating it as a new channel launch.

Later in 2019 the channel would add other wrestling promotions like Ring Of Honor, Smash Wrestling, Championship Wrestling from Hollywood and British promotion Preston City Wrestling with them airing on different days than Impact!.[3][4]

Programming

The most notable content to air on Fight Network is a simulcast of Impact Wrestling, which airs in the United Kingdom on Wednesdays 9.00pm .[5][6][7]

International

British

References
  1. "Fight Network Launches in the UK on SKY and Freesat". www.fightnetwork.com. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  2. Happe, Liam. "Fight Network channel launches in the UK". www.uk.sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  3. https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/wrestling/british-wrestling-company-pcw-launches-13968586
  4. https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/roh-announces-tv-deal-fight-network-uk
  5. Anderton, Joe (17 July 2018). "Dedicated MMA and wrestling channel Fight Network launches in the UK". www.digitalspy.com. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  6. Docking, Neil (17 July 2018). "New UK TV channel Fight Network to broadcast IMPACT Wrestling live". www.mirror.co.uk. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  7. King, Jack G. (17 July 2018). "Fight Network Launches In UK, Featuring IMPACT, MMA, And More". www.cultaholic.com. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
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