More details have emerged about TNA Wrestling’s new media rights deal with AMC Networks, and the picture it paints is one of long-term stability and increased visibility for the promotion.

According to Wrestling Observer Radio, the agreement between TNA and AMC is set for three years, locking in Thursday Night iMPACT on both AMC’s cable network and AMC+ streaming service through early 2029. The deal kicks off with a live episode on January 15, 2026, from the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas.

Sources believe the agreement includes a live broadcast quota, requiring TNA to air a yet-unspecified number of iMPACT episodes live each year. While the exact figure hasn’t been confirmed, Dave Meltzer noted, “The television show will air in real-time a lot.”

Following the live AMC debut, tapings for upcoming episodes will take place January 22 and 23 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, while TNA Genesis 2026, the company’s first pay-per-view of the new year, will broadcast live on January 17 from Garland.

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Though AMC and AMC+ become the official broadcast partners, fans will still be able to stream Thursday Night iMPACT on TNA+, keeping the promotion’s digital platform in play for on-demand viewers. TNA President Carlos Silva framed the deal as a breakthrough moment for the brand:

“We had a record-breaking 2025, and now we’re set to deliver even more to our fans.”

While TNA has aired on several cable networks over the years—including Spike TV and AXS TV—this marks its first move to a mainstream entertainment brand like AMC, offering a broader reach and bigger promotional muscle.

With multi-year security, a live-event structure, and AMC’s platform behind them, TNA appears ready to scale its brand in 2026 and beyond.

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Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.

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