Pursuit Channel, a leading network for hunting, fishing, shooting, and outdoor lifestyle programming, is excited to announce the premiere of Face Off: The Tactical Decathlon, a new high-stakes competition series from American Stories Entertainment (ASE).
The series begins airing the week August 17, 2026, with its prime-time debut during Pursuit's popular Freedom Friday programming block on Friday, August 21 at 10:00 PM ET.
Face Off brings elite competitors together for the ultimate tactical decathlon, challenging them across ten demanding disciplines designed to test marksmanship, endurance, speed, adaptability, decision-making, and mental toughness. Competitors must prove they are more than specialists — only the most complete tactical athlete can rise to the top.
"We're thrilled to bring Face Off: The Tactical Decathlon to Pursuit Channel," said Rusty Faulk, CEO of Pursuit Media. "This series delivers the kind of high-energy, high-stakes competition our audience loves. It fits perfectly with our Freedom Friday block and expands the range of exciting, authentic programming we offer to viewers."
Filmed at the elite Summit Point Training facility, a venue long trusted for advanced tactical and security training, Face Off combines real pressure with high-performance competition. Challenges include rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines, long-range precision shooting, demanding physical trials, and expert-level tactical exercises.
The series is led by a powerhouse team of American Stories personalities:
- Don Mann — SEAL Team 6 veteran, New York Times best-selling author, and star of Surviving Mann
- Tim Harmsen — Host of Wild Shots and creator of the Military Arms Channel
- Dr. Jenn Stankus — Physician, attorney, former police officer, former Army JAG officer, and fan favorite from the Surviving Mann franchise
Together, they bring real-world expertise, sharp commentary, and serious competitive credibility to every challenge.
"Face Off is built around one big question: who is the most complete tactical competitor?" said Bob Cefail, CEO of American Stories Entertainment. "This series tests more than one skill or one strength. Every event matters. Every point matters. And by the end, only one competitor can rise to the top."
Viewers can watch Face Off: The Tactical Decathlon beginning the week of August 17 on Pursuit Channel, with its prime-time debut airing Friday, August 21 at 10:00 PM ET during Freedom Friday. The series will also be available on Pursuit UP, free streaming to more than 120 million users across major platforms including Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Google TV, MyFree by DIRECTV, Truth+, Sling Freestream, Plex, and many more providers.
Pursuit Channel reaches more than 22 million linear television homes, giving outdoor and tactical audiences multiple convenient ways to watch.
Authentic Programming. Proven Performance: For more than 18 years, Pursuit has stood as a premier destination for authentic outdoor television that viewers have returned to repeatedly over these many years. Thanks to a proven and diverse lineup of high-quality series and strategically crafted branded blocks of fishing, hunting and adventures, viewers can stay engaged with their favorite programs and preferred content destinations each and every week of the year. Pursuit Channel and Pursuit UP continue to deliver the kind of programming that resonates with passionate hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts — solidifying its place as one of the most trusted and engaging platforms in the outdoor media space.
About Pursuit: Pursuit Media is the industry leader in outdoor lifestyle programming, delivering hunting, fishing, shooting, and adventure content to over 142 million homes via the multitude of distributors available across the country. Based in Glenwood, Alabama, Pursuit Media TV, LLC, is majority-owned by The Bordelon Group and remains dedicated to promoting the outdoors lifestyle and supporting the rights of enthusiasts nationwide.
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