Dish Network Introduces FUEL TV

21 May, 2009

Today, Colorado-based DISH announced that it will include FUEL TV in its Classic Gold 250 Dish Network packages. FUEL TV is a television network that provides action entertainment by covering sports such as skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, BMX, wakeboarding, and freestyle motocross. FUEL TV is available in approximately 30 million homes throughout the United States.

"FUEL TV strengthens the wide variety of programming DISH Network already offers," said Dave Shull, Senior Vice President of Programming for Dish Network. "We're providing even more value for our subscribers by expanding our lineup with great original content."

"FUEL TV is one of our fastest growing networks, and adding it to the DISH Network lineup helps satisfy the demand from a rapidly increasing number of passionate viewers," said Mike Hopkins, President of Affiliate Sales and Marketing for Fox Cable Networks. "Dish Network continues to be a valued partner in the distribution of our networks."

FUEL TV features up-and-coming musicians; action sports athletes; breaking news; and celebrities through its commissioned series, specials, and original content. FUEL TV also broadcasts short and feature films, in addition to prestigious event coverage. The Weekly Update with Boost Mobile, Firsthand, The Daily Habit, and New Pollution are among the network's signature original programs.

Hit series dedicated to skateboarding include Built to Shred, American Misfits, and The Captain Casey Show. The Standard Snowboard Show and The Adventures of Danny and the Dingo are dedicated to snowboarders. Surfing programs include Drive Thru: Australia, On Surfari, and FiNS. Thrillbillies and The Great Ride Open, Pull, and Props provide coverage of motocross, wakeboarding, and BMX sports.

Take advantage of the latest Dish Network packages, featuring FUEL TV!

About FUEL TV

FUEL TV is located on Dish Network channel 155, delivering the latest action sports entertainment of skateboarding, snowboarding, BMX, surfing, freestyle motocross, and wakeboarding. FUEL TV is a division of Fox Cable Networks, and is available in approximately 30 million homes nationwide.