20 Best Sport TV Shows on Max 2026
Find the most exciting sports series and docs on Max, from Heated Rivalry and Ballers to 100 Foot Wave, plus fresh picks updated regularly.
If you’re hunting for the best sport TV shows on Max, this lineup gives you a little of everything: hard hits, behind-the-scenes pressure, and plenty of drama off the field. The page includes standout picks like Heated Rivalry, Hard Knocks: Training Camp, and Ballers, plus character-driven favorites such as One Tree Hill and Eastbound & Down. For viewers who want real-life intensity, 100 Foot Wave, The Cost of Winning, and Ultras: Passion and Death bring the grit and stakes of athletic culture to the screen. Whether you want a scripted series with romance, a documentary with edge, or a reality-TV favorite that follows the grind up close, these Max titles make it easy to find your next watch.
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One Tree Hill
drama · romance · sport
In Tree Hill, North Carolina two half brothers share a last name and nothing else. Brooding, blue-collar Lucas is a talented street-side basketball player, but his skills are appreciated only by his friends at the river court. Popular, affluent Nathan basks in the hero-worship of the town, as the star of his high school team. And both boys are the son of former college ball player Dan Scott whose long ago choice to abandon Lucas and his mother Karen, will haunt him long into his life with wife Deb and their son Nathan.
Directed by Gregory Prange, Paul Johansson, Mark Schwahn, Joe Davola, Thomas J. WrightCast Bethany Joy Lenz, Sophia Bush, James Lafferty, Lee Norris, Paul JohanssonHuluMax -
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Heated Rivalry
drama · romance · sport
Two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey are bound by ambition, rivalry, and a magnetic pull neither of them fully understands. What begins as a secret fling between two fresh faced rookies evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self-discovery. Over the next eight years, as they chase glory on the ice, they struggle to navigate their feelings for each other. Torn between the sport they live for and the love they can’t ignore, they must decide if there’s room in their fiercely competitive world for something as fragile – and powerful – as real love.
Directed by Jacob TierneyCast Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, François Arnaud, Callan Potter, Franco Lo PrestiMax -
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Hard Knocks: Training Camp
documentary · reality-tv · sport
Chronicles of NFL teams' preparations for the season.
Directed by Matt Dissinger, Kaley Campen, Shannon Furman, Rob Gehring, Pat HarrisCast Duce Staley, John Dorsey, Paul Rudd, Aubrey Pleasant, John BrownPeacock PremiumMax -
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Eastbound & Down
comedy · drama · sport
Years after he turned his back on his hometown, a burned-out major league ballplayer returns to teach phys ed at his old middle school.
Directed by Jody Hill, David Gordon Green, Adam McKayCast Danny McBride, Steve Little, Katy Mixon Greer, Elizabeth De Razzo, John HawkesMax -
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Ballers
comedy · drama · sport
Looking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football.
Directed by Julian Farino, Simon Cellan Jones, Chloe Domont, Rob Weiss, David KatzenbergCast Dwayne Johnson, John David Washington, Donovan W. Carter, Troy Garity, Omar Benson MillerMax -
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Ultras: Passion and Death
documentary · sport
Ultras: Passion and Death is an HBO docuseries that explores the violent and deeply rooted Spanish "ultras" football fan movement by examining three specific tragedies that forever altered the nation's sporting and cultural landscape. The series uncovers how the passion of fandom can escalate into extreme aggression and tribalism.
Directed by Pedro García CamposCast Manolo Lama, Paco González, Joan Gaspart, Tomás Roncero, Lucas UrangaMax -
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The Cost of Winning
documentary · sport
In 2018, a nearly 200-year-old Catholic school, located in the heart of a neighborhood rife with gun violence and grinding socioeconomic challenges, became a source of both immense pride and then searing controversy as the school's football team, the Panthers, were expelled from their private school league for being "too good" – a turn of events that raised questions of racial bias. Finding themselves without a league in which to play, the team made its own schedule, barnstorming the country in search of top competition and the chance to showcase its players as they strove for athletic scholarships.
Directed by Rob Ford, Maurice HoldenMax -
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100 Foot Wave
documentary · sport
The globe-trotting adventures of big wave surfer Garrett McNamara, his family, and fellow surfers.
Directed by Chris SmithCast Ian Cosenza, Pedro PiscoMax -
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Alex vs ARod
documentary · sport
Follows baseball player Alex Rodriguez's journey from talented player to polarizing sports figure.
Directed by Gotham Chopra, Erik LeDrewCast Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Ken Griffey Jr., Lou Piniella, Michael KayMax -
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Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
biography · drama · sport
A fast-break series chronicling the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties — a team that defined an era, both on and off the court.
Directed by Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Tanya Hamilton, Payman Benz, Damian Marcano, Jonah HillCast John C. Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Jason Clarke, Gaby Hoffmann, Hadley RobinsonMax -
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30 for 30: Soccer Stories
documentary · sport
ESPN Films, creators of the critically-acclaimed 30 for 30 film series, will premiere a new series in April surrounding the 2014 FIFA World Cup on ESPN. 30 for 30: Soccer Stories will include a mix of standalone feature-length and 30-minute-long documentary films from an award winning group of filmmakers telling compelling narratives from around the international soccer landscape.
Directed by Camilo Antolini, Marcos Horacio Azevedo, Sam Blair, Ezra Edelman, Alex GibneyCast Ray Van Ness III, William Bale, Ty Hurley, Chris Cowlin, Patricia WinkerMax -
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Red Bull Soapbox Race
sport
Hosted by NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. and motorsports announcer Mike Bagley, the series features amateur teams as they design and build one-of-a-kind, gravity-powered soapbox racers that compete - and crash - on intricate, downhill courses.
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BattleBots
action · game-show · reality-tv · sport
BattleBots promises to wow viewers with next generation robots—bigger, faster and stronger than ever before. The show will focus on the design and build of each robot, the bot builder backstories, their intense pursuit of the championship and the spectacle of the event.
Directed by Ryan Polito, Toby SantosCast Orvis Slack, Brandon Unger, RiderMax -
14
Celtics City
documentary · sport
Containing extensive, never-before-seen archives and more than 80 interviews of past and present Boston Celtics legends, this series chronicles the history, cultural impact, and extraordinary tale of the NBA's winningest and most storied franchise, the Boston Celtics,
Directed by Lauren StowellCast Jack Nicholson, Donnie Wahlberg, Danny Ainge, Howard Bryant, Larry BirdMax -
15
Invincible Fight Girl
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · sci-fi · sport
Andy dreams of becoming the greatest pro wrestler of all time. Assuming the wrestler alias: "Fight Girl", Andy sets out into the bizarre and colorful Wrestling World, determined to make a name for herself.
Directed by Matthew Bordenave, Alan WanCast Sydney Mikayla, Paul Castro Jr., Rolonda Watts, Tk Weaver, Kaitlyn RobrockMax -
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Roller Jam
game-show · reality-tv · sport
The top roller-skating crews in the United States compete to see who will be crowned the country's best roller dancing team.
Directed by Carrie HavelCast Knejie Allen, DJ Arie Spins, Theresa June-Tao, Tatiana Donskova, Alicia ReasonMax -
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Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose
documentary · sport
A retrospective journey, spanning more than 60 years, to tell the story of Pete Rose, baseball's all-time hits leader whose on-field achievements and off-field transgressions have made him one of the most polarizing figures in all of sports.
Directed by Mark MonroeCast Pete RoseMax -
18
7 Days in Hell
comedy · sport
A fictional documentary-style expose on the rivalry between two tennis stars who battled it out in a 1999 match that lasted seven days.
Directed by Jake SzymanskiCast Andy Samberg, Kit Harington, Fred Armisen, David Copperfield, Chris EvertMax -
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Tour de Pharmacy
adventure · comedy · sport
A mockumentary that chronicles the prevalence of doping in the world of professional cycling.
Directed by Jake SzymanskiCast Jon Hamm, Andy Samberg, Orlando Bloom, Freddie Highmore, Joe BuckMax -
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NASCAR 2020: Under Pressure
documentary · sport
2020 has been unlike any other in the history of NASCAR. Just a few races into it, like all sports NASCAR was forced to shut down and was the first to get re-started. This unique access provides an inside look at all of the major themes in the road to crowning the 2020 Cup Champion.
Directed by Griffin Van Malssen, Justin BurnettMax
Wrapping Up
This collection brings together the strongest sports-centered series and films on Max, from emotional dramas to raw documentaries and energetic reality-TV picks. You can jump from the locker-room tension of Hard Knocks: Training Camp to the swagger of Ballers, or switch gears with the surf-fueled suspense of 100 Foot Wave. If you want athletic stories with heart, rivalry, and real consequences, this page is built to help you choose fast. Bookmark it and come back whenever you need a fresh recommendation, because the page is updated regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this list updated?
We refresh this list regularly as titles are added or removed from streaming catalogs, so rankings and availability stay current.
Do I need a Max subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Max. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026