American Stories Entertainment Announces Face Off Premiere on Pursuit Channel

New tactical decathlon series begins airing August 17, with prime time debut during Freedom Friday on August 21 at 10:30 PM ET

DUNEDIN, FL, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- American Stories Entertainment (ASE) today announced the premiere of Face Off: The Tactical Decathlon on Pursuit Channel beginning August 17, 2026.
The series will make its prime time debut during Pursuit’s Freedom Friday programming block on Friday, August 21 at 10:30 PM ET.

Face Off brings elite competitors together for the ultimate tactical decathlon, pushing them through ten demanding disciplines designed to test marksmanship, endurance, speed, adaptability, decision-making, and mental toughness. Across each challenge, competitors must prove they are more than specialists. To win, they must demonstrate mastery across the full range of tactical skills.

Filmed at the elite Summit Point Training facility, a venue long trusted for advanced tactical and security training, Face Off combines high-performance competition with real pressure, challenging competitors through rifle, pistol, shotgun, long-range precision shooting, demanding physical trials, and expert-level tactical exercises.

The series is led by a powerhouse team of American Stories personalities: SEAL Team 6 veteran, New York Times best-selling author, and Surviving Mann star Don Mann; Wild Shots host and Military Arms Channel creator Tim Harmsen; and Dr. Jenn Stankus, a physician, attorney, former police officer, former Army JAG officer, and fan favorite from the Surviving Mann franchise of shows. Together, they bring real-world expertise, sharp commentary, and serious competitive credibility to every challenge.

The series expands ASE’s growing lineup of tactical, adventure, sports, and entrepreneurship programming, joining shows such as Surviving Mann, Wild Shots, Boom America, Country Ball, and The Big Reveal.

Pursuit Channel reaches more than 20 million linear television homes, while PursuitUp reaches more than 120 million users across major free streaming platforms and connected devices. Together, Pursuit Media’s linear, streaming, and on-demand platforms give outdoor and tactical audiences multiple ways to watch premium programming.

Viewers can watch Face Off beginning August 17 on Pursuit Channel, with its prime time debut airing Friday, August 21 at 10:30 PM ET during Freedom Friday.

About Face Off

Face Off is the ultimate tactical decathlon, where elite competitors go head-to-head across ten grueling disciplines designed to test marksmanship, endurance, speed, adaptability, decision-making, and mental toughness. Every event contributes to the final standings. Every point matters. In Face Off, it is not enough to excel in a single discipline. To claim victory, competitors must demonstrate mastery across them all. Learn more at TheFaceOff.tv.

About American Stories Entertainment

American Stories Entertainment is a next-generation media company delivering high-energy, authentic storytelling across television, streaming, and digital platforms. Home to hit series including Surviving Mann, Boom America, Wild Shots, Country Ball, and Face Off, ASE creates bold, inspiring content for fans of adventure, entrepreneurship, personal challenge, and American grit. For more information, visit AmericanStoriesEntertainment.com.

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