20 Best Sport TV Shows on Amazon Prime Video 2026
Find drama, comedy, and documentary picks in this guide to standout sports series on Amazon Prime Video, from Friday Night Lights to Kingdom.
If you are hunting for the best sport TV shows on Amazon Prime Video, this list gives you a mix of drama, comedy, documentary, and family-friendly picks without wasting your time. Start with Friday Night Lights for a small-town football story, then try Kingdom for a harder-edged MMA family drama or Brockmire if you want sports with a comedy twist. Fans of real competition and behind-the-scenes access can move to All or Nothing: Manchester City, Biography: WWE Legends, or First to the Finish, while Red Oaks and Coach bring a lighter, more character-driven feel. There is also room for hockey romance in Off Campus, animated action in Supa Strikas, and big-energy entertainment from The Grand Tour.
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Friday Night Lights
Won 3 Emmys Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (2011) · 13 nominations
drama · sport
The trials and triumphs of life in the small town of Dillon, Texas, where high school football is everything.
Why watch: If you enjoy high-stakes football stories with plenty of character pressure, this is a strong choice. Its small-town setting and drama focus make it a natural pick for viewers who want sports to feel personal.
Directed by Jeffrey Reiner, Michael Waxman, Allison Liddi-Brown, Patrick R. Norris, David BoydCast Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Brad Leland, Taylor KitschAmazon Prime VideoParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Off Campus
drama · romance · sport
A college-set romantic drama chronicling the unexpected love story between a music student and the university's star hockey player, exploring themes of love and the complexities of adulthood through deep friendships and enduring bonds.
Why watch: If you like romance mixed with college sports, this one fits well. The drama and hockey angle may appeal most if you want a relationship story that is also grounded in campus life.
Directed by Samantha Bailey, Erica Dunton, Silver Tree, Dawn WilkinsonCast Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Mika Abdalla, Stephen Kalyn, Jalen Thomas BrooksAmazon Prime VideoFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Blue Mountain State
comedy · sport
Three incoming freshman in a big-time, Midwestern college football program have to juggle football, girls, class and nonstop hazing.
Why watch: If you want a sports comedy with plenty of college chaos, this should be on your list. The football setting and hazing-heavy premise make it a good match for viewers who prefer raunchier humor.
Directed by John Fortenberry, Clark Mathis, Jay Chandrasekhar, Lev L. Spiro, Eric AppelCast Darin Brooks, Alan Ritchson, Chris Romano, Ed Marinaro, Kwasi SonguiAmazon Prime VideoTubiFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Coach
Won 2 Emmys Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (1992) · 16 nominations
comedy · sport
Hayden Fox, the curmudgeonly coach of Minnesota State University's Screaming Eagles football team, tries to navigate his way through the sports world, fatherhood and family life without dropping the ball.
Why watch: If you like classic sitcom energy with a sports backdrop, this is worth a look. Its football and family-life setup should appeal to anyone who wants comedy with a workplace feel.
Directed by Alan Rafkin, Craig T. Nelson, Jeff Meyer, Tony Dow, Michael LembeckCast Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Bill Fagerbakke, Shelley Fabares, Clare CareyAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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All or Nothing: Manchester City
documentary · reality-tv · sport
Legendary coach Pep Guardiola leads his Manchester City team through the 2017-18 football season.
Why watch: If you enjoy documentary series that follow a team through a full season, this is a strong fit. The focus on Pep Guardiola and Manchester City will especially suit football fans who like real-world stakes.
Directed by Manuel HuergaCast Carlos CarreteroAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb →
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Supa Strikas
animation · kids & family · sport
With dreams of becoming Super League champions, a talented striker named Shakes and his football team take on rivals while going on global adventures.
Why watch: If you want an animated sports series that works for kids and families, this is a good pick. The global adventure element gives its football story a broader, more playful feel.
Directed by Greig Cameron, Nolan Balzer, Bruce Legg, Andrew John PhillipsCast Corny Rempel, Nolan Balzer, Kevin Aichele, Brian Cook, Chelsea RankinAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Red Oaks
comedy · drama · sport
A coming-of-age comedy set in the "go-go" 80s that is equal parts hijinks and heartfelt about a college student enjoying a last hurrah before summer comes to an end--and the future begins.
David Myers, an assistant tennis pro at the Red Oaks Country Club in suburban New Jersey in 1985, is both reeling from his father's heart attack and conflicted about what major to declare in the fall. While there, he meets a colorful cast of misfit co-workers and wealthy club members including an alluring art student named Skye and her corporate raider father Getty.
Why watch: If you like coming-of-age stories with sports woven into the mix, this could be a good match. Its comedy-drama tone and tennis club setting should appeal to viewers who enjoy character-first storytelling.
Directed by Hal Hartley, David Gordon Green, Amy Heckerling, Andrew Fleming, Nisha GanatraCast Craig Roberts, Ennis Esmer, Oliver Cooper, Richard Kind, Paul ReiserAmazon Prime VideoFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Hometown Giants
documentary · sport
Home Town Giants follows singer Michael Bublé and TV personality Drew Scott as they become joint owners of the Vancouver Giants, a major junior hockey team where teenage players chase their shot at the NHL.
Why watch: If you are drawn to hockey documentaries about ownership, development, and the road to the NHL, this fits the bill. It may especially interest viewers who like real-life sports stories with a personal angle.
Directed by Michael Hamilton, Brent HodgeCast Michael Bublé, Drew ScottAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Pitch
drama · sport
The dramatic and inspirational story of a young pitcher who becomes the first woman to play Major League Baseball.
Why watch: If you want a sports drama centered on a trailblazing athlete, this is a compelling option. Its baseball premise and underdog energy should appeal to viewers looking for an inspirational angle.
Directed by Paris Barclay, Mary Lou Belli, Kenneth Fink, Zetna Fuentes, Joanna KernsCast Kylie Bunbury, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mark Consuelos, Mo McRae, Meagan HolderAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Biography: WWE Legends
documentary · biography · sport
The stories behind some of the most memorable WWE Superstars of all time.
Why watch: If you enjoy documentary storytelling about wrestling icons, this is a strong choice. The series format and legends focus make it appealing for fans who want backstory rather than scripted action.
Directed by Pete McKinny, Joe Lavine, George Roy, Matt Laffey, Ross HockrowCast Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Jim Ross, Eric Bischoff, Jimmy HartAmazon Prime VideoHuluTubiMore details on IMDb → -
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The Grand Tour
adventure · comedy · sport · talk-show
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are back with a show about adventure, excitement and friendship... as long as you accept that the people you call friends are also the ones you find extremely annoying. Sometimes it's even a show about cars. Follow them on their global adventure.
Why watch: If you like travel, humor, and car-focused adventures, this is an easy fit. Its mix of comedy, adventure, and talk-show elements makes it a broad pick for viewers who want something high-energy and relaxed.
Directed by Phil Churchward, Kit Lynch Robinson, Brian Klein, Gavin WhiteheadCast Caitlyn Stephenson, Denis MichalletAmazon Prime VideoFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Kingdom
drama · sport
A raw family drama set against the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Venice, California. Alvey Kulina owns Navy St. MMA with the help of his girlfriend Lisa Prince. He is willing to go through extraordinary means to make sure his fighters are taken care of, but all of this responsibility comes at a steep price. He has complicated relationships with both of his sons, Jay and Nate, who are both struggling with their own identities and places within Alvey’s life and gym.
Why watch: If you want a serious family drama set in MMA, this is a strong option. It should suit viewers who like sports stories with complicated relationships and a tougher emotional edge.
Directed by Michael Morris, Gary Fleder, Adam Davidson, Dennie Gordon, Sidney SidellCast Frank Grillo, Kiele Sanchez, Matt Lauria, Jonathan Tucker, Nick JonasAmazon Prime VideoFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Brockmire
comedy · drama · sport
A famed major league baseball announcer who suffers an embarrassing and very public meltdown live on the air after discovering his beloved wife's serial infidelity decides to reclaim his career and love life in a small town a decade later.
Why watch: If you prefer sports comedy with a darker, more adult sense of humor, this is a good match. Its baseball setting and comeback story give it a distinctive tone among comedy series.
Directed by Maurice Marable, Tim KirkbyCast Hank Azaria, Tyrel Jackson Williams, Amanda Peet, Hemky Madera, Katie FinneranAmazon Prime VideoAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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1st & Ten
comedy · sport
1st & Ten is an American situation comedy that aired between December 1984 and January 1991 on the cable television network HBO. Featuring series regulars Delta Burke and veteran Reid Shelton, it was one of cable's first attempts to lure the lucrative sit-com audience away from the "Big Three", by taking advantage of their freedom to include occasional cursing and nudity.
Why watch: If you enjoy older sitcoms with a sports setting, this may be the right choice. Its football backdrop and long-running comedy structure make it a fit for viewers curious about classic cable TV.
Directed by Stan Lathan, Bruce Seth Green, Peter Bonerz, Rod Daniel, Ethan LathanCast Cliff Frazier, Prince Hughes, Donald Gibb, O.J. Simpson, Reid SheltonAmazon Prime VideoTubiMore details on IMDb → -
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A Beautiful Obsession
sport
An unflinching four-part docuseries capturing the final chapters of Pep Guardiola's dramatic decade at Man City
Why watch: If you are interested in a focused docuseries about Pep Guardiola's final chapters at Man City, this is an easy recommendation. It should appeal to football fans who want a short, direct nonfiction watch.
Directed by John De Caux, Kevin MacdonaldCast Pep GuardiolaAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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American Gladiators
action · game-show · reality-tv · sport
American Gladiators is an American competition TV show that aired on NBC and Citytv in Canada. Hosted by Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali, the show matches amateur athletes against each other and the show's own "gladiators" in contests of strength, agility, and endurance. It is a remake of the original series of the same name which ran from 1989–1996, with elements of the UK version of the 1990s. The show is refereed by Al Kaplon, a former American League umpire, who can also be seen as the referee in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. Play-by-play narration is handled by Van Earl Wright.
Season 1 was taped at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California. Beginning with Season 2, the show moved to the Los Angeles Sports Arena. It is produced by Reveille Productions and MGM Television.
American Gladiators premiered on Sunday, January 6, 2008; an average of 12 million people watched the two-hour premiere. All other Season 1 episodes aired Mondays at 8:00 ET/PT, except for the finale, which aired Sunday February 17, 2008 at 7:00 ET/PT. Season 2 premiered May 12, 2008, on NBC, with a two-hour episode. The two-hour Season 2 finale aired on August 4, 2008 at 8:00 ET/PT. While the final two-hour episode of Season 1 was devoted entirely to the finals, the Season 2 finale consisted of the third semifinal round followed by the finals.
Why watch: If you like competition shows built around strength, agility, and endurance, this is a fun pick. The reality-TV format makes it a good choice for viewers who want sports-inspired challenges instead of a scripted plot.
Directed by J. Rupert ThompsonCast Alex Castro, Gina Carano, Robin Coleman, Beth Horn, Michael O'HearnAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Speed Racer
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · sci-fi · sport
Speed Racer is a teenage driver who races around the world in his super-technological car, the Mach 5, created by his father, a former racer. The car has several special features that help Speed tackle difficult terrain and get rid of dishonest opponents—which happens frequently. He experiences these adventures alongside his girlfriend Trixie, his younger brother Spridle, and his pet monkey, Chim-Chim. Together, they face thrilling challenges and show that courage and fair play make all the difference.
Why watch: If you enjoy animated action with a racing theme, this is a classic-style option. Its family and sci-fi touches make it best for viewers who want something adventurous rather than realistic.
Directed by Hiroshi Sasagawa, Tatsuo Yoshida, Seitarō Hara, Ippei Kuri, Hisayuki ToriumiCast Katsuji Mori, Nelly Valverde, Cleonir dos Santos, Nair Amorim, André FilhoAmazon Prime VideoTubiMore details on IMDb → -
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Monster Garage
reality-tv · sport
A team of professionals headed by expert mechanic Jesse James specialize in transform cars. The clock is ticking as they attempt to turn ordinary vehicles into 'monster machines' in just a week.
Why watch: If you are in the mood for a reality series about car transformations, this is a practical pick. The motorsport-adjacent premise works well for viewers who enjoy build projects and time-limited challenges.
Directed by Ian Corson, Dylan O'BrienCast Hector Orlandi, Brett Wagner, Chris Artiaga, Steve Hosking, Tonna CarloAmazon Prime VideoTubiFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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American Gladiators
action · game-show · sport
American Gladiators is an American competition television program that aired weekly in syndication from September 1989 to May 1996. The series matched a cast of amateur athletes against each other, as well as against the show's own gladiators, in contests of strength and agility.
The concept was created by Dan Carr and John C. Ferraro, who held the original competition at Erie Tech High School in Erie, Pennsylvania. They sold the show to The Samuel Goldwyn Company where the concept was enhanced and became American Gladiators.
An effort in 2004 to launch a live American Gladiators show on the Las Vegas Strip became mired in a securities fraud prosecution. However, the television series was restarted in 2008. Episodes from the original series were played on ESPN Classic from 2007 to 2009. Several episodes are available for download on Apple's iTunes Service.
Why watch: If you want a competition series built around strength and agility, this is a straightforward option. It is a good match for viewers who like the original Gladiators-style setup and classic sports entertainment.
Directed by Bob Levy, Andy Young, Ken FoutsCast Jim Starr, Raye Hollitt, Lee Reherman, Galen Tomlinson, Lori FetrickAmazon Prime VideoFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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First to the Finish
documentary · sport
At its core, First to the Finish is about ambition, perseverance, and the sacrifices people make to chase their dreams. Even if you don't know a thing about motorsports, the personal stories will pull you in.
Why watch: If you enjoy documentary stories about ambition and sacrifice, this is a strong fit. Its motorsports angle and personal focus make it appealing even if you are not already deep into racing.
Directed by Annetta MarionCast Mina Hegaard, Shea Holbrook, Sally Mott, Heather HadleyAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
Whether you want emotional drama, a funny locker-room vibe, or a documentary that tracks competition up close, this lineup makes it easy to find a new favorite. The range is broad enough to work for casual viewers and dedicated sports fans alike, with football, baseball, hockey, MMA, motorsports, and more represented here. Bookmark this page and come back when you want a fresh pick, since it is updated regularly with new titles and changes. That way, you will always have a current place to start your next binge.
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