American Stories Entertainment sets Face Off premiere on Pursuit Channel

American Stories Entertainment will launch Face Off: The Tactical Decathlon on Pursuit Channel starting Aug. 17, with a prime-time debut Aug. 21 at 10:30 p.m. ET during Freedom Friday. The series expands ASE’s tactical programming slate and will reach viewers across Pursuit’s linear and streaming platforms.

Why it matters: - Face Off adds another tactical competition series to American Stories Entertainment’s lineup as the company looks to deepen its foothold in adventure and outdoor programming. - Pursuit Channel and PursuitUp give the series access to a broad audience across linear TV, streaming and connected devices.

What happened: - American Stories Entertainment announced the premiere of Face Off: The Tactical Decathlon on Pursuit Channel beginning Aug. 17, 2026. - The series will make its prime-time debut on Friday, Aug. 21 at 10:30 PM ET during Pursuit’s Freedom Friday block. - The show will air on Pursuit Channel, with additional reach through PursuitUp and Pursuit Media’s on-demand ecosystem.

The details: - Face Off brings elite competitors into a tactical decathlon built around 10 disciplines. - The challenges are designed to test marksmanship, endurance, speed, adaptability, decision-making and mental toughness. - Competitors face rifle, pistol and shotgun events, long-range precision shooting, physical trials and tactical exercises. - The series was filmed at Summit Point Training, a facility used for advanced tactical and security training. - The show is led by Don Mann, Tim Harmsen and Dr. Jenn Stankus. - Mann is a SEAL Team 6 veteran, New York Times best-selling author and Surviving Mann star. - Harmsen is the host of Wild Shots and creator of Military Arms Channel. - Stankus is a physician, attorney, former police officer and former Army JAG officer, and appears in the Surviving Mann franchise. - ASE says the series joins its existing programming that includes Surviving Mann, Wild Shots, Boom America, Country Ball and The Big Reveal. - Face Off’s official site is The Face Off website.

Between the lines: - The premiere fits ASE’s strategy of building a roster around tactical, sports, entrepreneurship and challenge-based content. - Pairing the show with Freedom Friday gives Pursuit Channel a ready-made programming lane aimed at outdoor and tactical viewers. - Pursuit Media says its linear channel reaches more than 20 million television homes, while PursuitUp reaches more than 120 million users across major free streaming platforms and connected devices.

What's next: - Face Off begins airing Aug. 17, with the marquee time slot coming Aug. 21 at 10:30 PM ET. - ASE is positioning the series as part of a broader expansion across television, streaming and digital platforms. - More information about American Stories Entertainment is available at American Stories Entertainment.