Max (American TV channel)

Max is an American cable television channel. Owned by Applause Networks, the channel is devoted primarily to action-related programming (including action films and television series), reality television series, hockey telecasts (via Applause Sports) and combat sports – including boxing, mixed martial arts and professional wrestling. The channel is headquartered in.

The channel launched on September 1, 2005. Originally positioned as a competitor to Spike TV (now ) with male-oriented programming, it has since broadened it's scope, adding more gender-balanced programming and original scripted series.

Programming
Max's programming includes action-oriented series and films, reality television shows, hockey telecasts produced by Applause Sports under the NHL on Max and AHA on Max banners, and combat sports-related programming (such as events broadcast under the Applause Championship Boxing on Max and Max Fight Night banners, as well as professional wrestling content from the Ultra Wrestling Federation and telecasts of mixed martial arts events).