Experience the Great Outdoors for Free This September with Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel
September 9, 2024

DENVER (September 4, 2024) – Just in time for the most wonderful time of the year for sportsmen and women, this September, Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel are available for free preview across multiple major providers, offering a month-long opportunity to experience the best in outdoor entertainment -- at no extra cost.

Throughout September, leading television operators such as DISH, SLING, COX, and DIRECTV/STREAM will participate in this special preview event. The free preview will introduce Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel’s premium content to over 17 million incremental households, ensuring that millions of new viewers can enjoy the thrill of the outdoor life.

"This free preview of Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel is the perfect opportunity for people to tune in and discover the diverse and engaging content each network offers, from exhilarating hunting and fishing adventures to inspiring outdoor lifestyle programming,” said Mike Carney, President and CEO of Outdoor Sportsman Group.

As part of the free preview, Outdoor Channel is proud to showcase Premiere Week, a week-long showcase of the best fall series premieres starting September 23. Viewers can tune in to watch Andrew Zimmern’s new series Andrew Zimmern’s Field to Fire, Chef Jess Pryles in her new series, Hardcore Carnivore, Steven Rinella in MeatEater, Chef Yia Vang in Feral, Levi and Samantha Morgan in Bow Life, and Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo in Archer’s Choice, plus many more.

Sportsman Channel is also bringing back its fan-favorite week-long extravaganza of bowhunting shows, Bownanza, September 2 – 7. Bownanza features all bowhunting shows Monday – Friday from 8-11 p.m. ET (excluding Thursday), and Saturday from 5-8 p.m. ET.

To see the complete list of operators participating for Outdoor Channel here, and for Sportsman Channel here.

About Outdoor Channel: Outdoor Channel has been taking viewers across America and around the world on unparalleled adventures since 1994. Dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle and conservation, the independent cable network is a division of Outdoor Sportsman Group and provides a complete spectrum of riveting hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure entertainment. Outdoor Channel is the largest outdoor TV footprint in the country and is available in more than 50 countries internationally. Outdoor Channel can be viewed in HD and is accessible by broadband and mobile platforms. For program times and other information, visit www.outdoorchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD/Sportsman Channel (Canada) - added in 2019 - are television and digital media networks fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of North Americans. A division of Outdoor Sportsman Group, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman Channel (Canada) delivers entertaining and informative programming that showcases outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and illustrates it through unique and authentic storytelling. Sportsman Channel/Sportsman Channel (Canada) embrace the attitude of celebrating the Great Outdoors in equal measure. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at thesportsmanchannel.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. #IAmSportsman.