Action Channel

United States United States

Action Channel focuses on programming built around high-energy content, with a heavy emphasis on action movies, thrillers, and martial arts films. The schedule leans toward theatrical releases and direct-to-video titles from the 1980s through the 2000s, often featuring car chases, explosions, and hand-to-hand combat sequences. Some blocks may include crime dramas or military-themed series, and the channel occasionally airs documentaries about stunt work, special effects, or real-life law enforcement operations. In the United States, it is typically found in cable and satellite packages that offer genre-specific channels, competing for viewers who prefer straightforward, plot-driven entertainment without extended dialogue or slow pacing.

Streaming access to Action Channel varies by provider, with some cable companies offering live feeds through their apps or websites. TV guide listings for the channel are usually organized into themed marathons on weekends, such as “all-day shootouts” or “karate double features.” The channel does not produce original programming or host live events, instead relying on a library of licensed films and acquired television series. Viewers in the U.S. can check their local provider’s on-screen guide for specific airtimes, as the schedule rotates monthly to keep the lineup fresh without

Schedule
Off Beat Cinema
04:00 - 06:00
Off Beat Cinema
Comedy, Sci-Fi
The Appraisers
06:00 - 06:30
The Appraisers
Fast and Wow!
Automotive, Hobbies & Crafts
Tom appraises a 2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4; Chris takes a look at a luxurious 2007 Maybach 62; Ben inspects a 2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia and a 2003 Saleen S7 super muscle car.
Inside Drag Racing
06:30 - 07:00
Inside Drag Racing
Sports, Auto Racing
Drag racing news and highlights.
World of Speed & Beauty
07:00 - 07:30
World of Speed & Beauty
Automotive
LOKAR Car Show
07:30 - 08:00
LOKAR Car Show
Automotive
Some of the most eye-catching custom vehicles step into the limelight as their owners tell the unique stories of these machines.
Sam's Garage
08:00 - 08:30
Sam's Garage
Automotive, Instructional
Car enthusiasts learn the dos and don'ts of automobile repair and upgrades.
Motorhead Garage
08:30 - 09:00
Motorhead Garage
Automotive, Instructional
Dave Dobson hosts TV's only automotive aftermarket showcase, featuring the latest products to make vehicles look cooler, perform better, or last longer.
Performance TV
09:00 - 09:30
Performance TV
Automotive
Automotive experts demonstrate how to install performance equipment.
Performance TV
09:30 - 10:00
Performance TV
Automotive
Automotive experts demonstrate how to install performance equipment.
World of Trucks
10:00 - 10:30
World of Trucks
Regular
Latest innovations in trucks.
Dream Car Garage
10:30 - 11:00
Dream Car Garage
Automotive, Instructional
Hosts Peter Klutt and Tom Hnatiw have fun with cars for a living.
Motor Mania
11:00 - 11:30
Motor Mania
Sports, Automotive
Highlights of off-beat motor sports.
Mother's Car Show
11:30 - 12:00
Mother's Car Show
Sports, Automotive
Auto show.
Sam's Garage
12:00 - 12:30
Sam's Garage
Automotive, Instructional
Car enthusiasts learn the dos and don'ts of automobile repair and upgrades.
Boats 'N' Bikes
12:30 - 13:00
Boats 'N' Bikes
Sports, Boating
All matters to do with boats, bikes and adventure.
Pleasure Boater
13:00 - 13:30
Pleasure Boater
Sports, Boating
The marine industry's finest yachts and boats; innovative products for boating enthusiasts.
Intrepid Powerboats -- On the Water
13:30 - 14:00
Intrepid Powerboats -- On the Water
Wild West Kingfish. Leg 3
Sports, Boating
Intrepid's Team Old School has a great day king fishing in the Atlantic.
American Car Prospector
14:00 - 15:00
American Car Prospector
Hello Gorgeous!
Automotive
John heads to town to make his best deal on some rare beauties.
American Classics
15:00 - 15:30
American Classics
Automotive
The series travels from coast-to-coast in search of the best-restored vehicles.
1000ccs Raw Thrills
15:30 - 16:00
1000ccs Raw Thrills
Regular
The Lund International Truck & Jeep Show
16:00 - 16:30
The Lund International Truck & Jeep Show
Museum From Iowa 80 Truck Stop
Automotive
Heritage Days in Greenville, Penn.; Iowa 80 Museum; Wind Rock trail ride; trucks that helped form America.
Classic Cars
16:30 - 17:00
Classic Cars
Automotive
A tribute to the classic cars made between the 1930s and 1970s; classic American cars of the 1950s and 1960s; car production in Italy; classic cars collector's market; British cars between the 1950s and 1960s.
Autofiles
17:00 - 17:30
Autofiles
Automotive, Performing Arts
A collection of programs featuring the world's greatest cars and drivers.
Pit Stop
17:30 - 18:00
Pit Stop
Sitcom
Life in the garage goes off track for a NASCAR crew chief and his racing team when a new boss shakes things up.
704 Outdoors
18:00 - 18:30
704 Outdoors
Sports, Outdoors
Fast pace, hardcore hunters from North Carolina.
Backwood Life
18:30 - 19:00
Backwood Life
Sports, Hunting
Open Season
19:00 - 19:30
Open Season
Sports
Red Arrow
19:30 - 20:00
Red Arrow
Sports, Hunting
Kip Campbell delivers shooting and archery skills, along with his unique brand of comedy.
Small Town Hunting
20:00 - 20:30
Small Town Hunting
Sports, Outdoors
Cody, Chris and Keith bring it back to the ground level by documenting the lifestyle of hunting in a raw, cinematic style.
Spiritual Outdoor Adventures
20:30 - 21:00
Spiritual Outdoor Adventures
Sports, Outdoors
Dr. Jimmy Sites travels the world on bowhunting adventures.
On the Road
21:00 - 21:30
On the Road
Automotive, Documentary
Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman go on a whirlwind tour of the world of cars, featuring the latest, greatest and strangest cars from across the globe.
The High Road
21:30 - 22:00
The High Road
Soaps
Life and love in the Scottish village of Glendarroch.
Hoge Wild
22:00 - 22:30
Hoge Wild
The Spiny Lobster of Catalina
Sports, Hunting
Lucas and friends are hooping their way to a freezer full of lobster tails.
Outdoor America
22:30 - 23:00
Outdoor America
Environmental, Instructional
Outdoor programming.
Firehouse Kitchen
23:00 - 23:30
Firehouse Kitchen
Regular
Bama-Q
23:30 - 00:00
Bama-Q
Food
Watch the Bama-Q barbecue pros as they compete across the Southeastern U.S. slinging sauce, talking trash and battling it out for the top awards.