Fight Network Launches on Armstrong Cable Systems
Sep 23, 2014 Comments
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Toronto | New York – Fight Network, the world’s
premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of
combat sports, today announced that it added to its subscriber base
by launching on Pennsylvania-based system Armstrong Cable.
Fight Network can now be found on channel 239 in high-definition (HD) and channel 491 in standard-definition (SD). It is available as part of the Armstrong Extra Pack.
Fight Network is a 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete
coverage of combat sports. It airs programs focused on the entire
scope of the combat sports genre, including live fights and
up-to-the-minute news and analysis for mixed martial arts, boxing,
kickboxing, professional wrestling, traditional martial arts, fight
news, as well as fight-themed drama series, documentaries and
feature films.
Headquartered in Butler County, Pennsylvania, Armstrong Cable serves over 100,000 customers across western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio.
“Fight Network is excited to bring unprecedented combat sports coverage to Armstrong subscribers,” said Leonard Asper, CEO of Anthem Media Group Inc., which operates Fight Network. “The demand for unique fight content is greater than ever and Fight Network’s coverage of live fights, combat sports news and expert analysis will take the fight fan’s experience to the next level.”
“Armstrong is pleased to add Fight Network, the premier combat sports channel, to its programming lineup,” said David Wittman, VP of Cable Marketing at Armstrong. “It will definitely be a hit with our subscribers.”
Fight Network also launched in the U.S. on Cablevision’s Optimum TV in June, as well as Texas-based Grande Communications and mid-Atlantic U.S. system Shentel Cable in August.
For a full listing of Fight Network’s broadcast schedule, please visit tv.fightnetwork.com and follow on Twitter @fightnet, become a fan on Facebook and visit us on Instagram @fightnet.
About Fight Network: Fight Network (www.fightnetwork.com) is the world’s premier combat sports network dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, including fights, fighters, fight news and fight lifestyle. The channel is available on all major carriers in Canada, select countries in Europe, across the Middle East and North Africa on OSN, on select U.S. carriers including a programming block on Pursuit Channel (www.pursuitchannel.com), and on TSN Radio in Canada via its program “Live Audio Wrestling,” and its programming on Sirius XM Channel 167, as well as its recent acquisition of My Combat Channel. Fight Network’s parent company Anthem Media Group Inc. also owns a significant interest in the Pursuit Channel and launched Fantasy Sports Network (FNTSY) across North America in March 2014.
Fight Network can now be found on channel 239 in high-definition (HD) and channel 491 in standard-definition (SD). It is available as part of the Armstrong Extra Pack.
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Headquartered in Butler County, Pennsylvania, Armstrong Cable serves over 100,000 customers across western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio.
“Fight Network is excited to bring unprecedented combat sports coverage to Armstrong subscribers,” said Leonard Asper, CEO of Anthem Media Group Inc., which operates Fight Network. “The demand for unique fight content is greater than ever and Fight Network’s coverage of live fights, combat sports news and expert analysis will take the fight fan’s experience to the next level.”
“Armstrong is pleased to add Fight Network, the premier combat sports channel, to its programming lineup,” said David Wittman, VP of Cable Marketing at Armstrong. “It will definitely be a hit with our subscribers.”
Fight Network also launched in the U.S. on Cablevision’s Optimum TV in June, as well as Texas-based Grande Communications and mid-Atlantic U.S. system Shentel Cable in August.
For a full listing of Fight Network’s broadcast schedule, please visit tv.fightnetwork.com and follow on Twitter @fightnet, become a fan on Facebook and visit us on Instagram @fightnet.
About Fight Network: Fight Network (www.fightnetwork.com) is the world’s premier combat sports network dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, including fights, fighters, fight news and fight lifestyle. The channel is available on all major carriers in Canada, select countries in Europe, across the Middle East and North Africa on OSN, on select U.S. carriers including a programming block on Pursuit Channel (www.pursuitchannel.com), and on TSN Radio in Canada via its program “Live Audio Wrestling,” and its programming on Sirius XM Channel 167, as well as its recent acquisition of My Combat Channel. Fight Network’s parent company Anthem Media Group Inc. also owns a significant interest in the Pursuit Channel and launched Fantasy Sports Network (FNTSY) across North America in March 2014.
