Fuel TV is an American digital cable and satellite television channel owned by Fox Sports Media Group, which is a division of the Fox Entertainment Group of 21st Century Fox. The channel primarily broadcasts extreme sports such as skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, BMX, motocross, surfing, wakeboarding, off-road racing, and rally racing.
Fuel TV began broadcasting on July 1, 2003, focusing on automotive related programming and some extreme sports content. It was founded by Rupert Murdoch and Liberty Media CEO John Malone and was originally known as Speed. In 2006, the channel was purchased by News Corporation (now 21st Century Fox) and was rebranded as Fuel TV. The channel is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and is available in more than 40 million homes on broadcast, cable, and satellite platforms.
Fuel TV is available on most major cable and satellite providers as well as online services such as YouTube TV. On television, Fuel can be found on channels such as DirecTV, Dish Network, AT&T U-verse, Verizon FiOS, and Charter Communications. The channel also has mobile apps for Apple and Android devices to provide live streaming content on the go.
Fuel TV is home to various types of extreme sports content such as original series, films, events, and news. The channel features a variety of programming such as: The Fuel TV Live Show, which is a daily show featuring up-and-coming athletes; Fuel TV Originals, which are documentaries and films produced by Fuel TV; X Games Austin, which is an exclusive coverage of the X Games LIVE from Austin, Texas; and coverage of events such as the Dew Tour and Vans US Open of Surfing. Additionally, the channel broadcasts other events, such as the NXL Paintball World Cup, Monster Energy Supercross, and the Red Bull Signature Series.
Fuel TV provides viewers with access to the latest news, information, interviews, and highlights from the world of extreme sports. With its original programming and expansive library of content, Fuel TV is the ultimate destination for extreme sports fans.