The Athletic is bringing its world-class sports journalism to the screen with the debut of The Athletic Show, a new weekly video series launching Saturday, October 25. Reported in the New York Times, this all comes together thanks to a partnership with Amazon. Through it, Fire TV users will get exclusive early access to each 30-minute episode before it becomes widely available across The Athletic’s own platforms.
Hosted by prominent sports personalities Robert Mays, Zena Keita, and Jason Goff, The Athletic Show blends deep reporting with spirited discussion, spotlighting the biggest stories in sports each week. The inaugural episode dives into the concept of dynasties from the Dodgers’ playoff push and the NBA’s return to a unique feature on John Brown, the determined father of Detroit Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Filmed in The Athletic’s Chicago studio, the show will be accessible across Amazon devices including Fire TV, Echo Show, and Fire Tablets. No app downloads or subscriptions are required. Viewers can simply say, “Alexa, play The Athletic Show” for instant access.
By leveraging the reach of Fire TV and the editorial muscle of its 500+ global journalists, The Athletic aims to connect sports fans with the people and narratives driving today’s headlines. As Sebastian Tomich, chief commercial and development officer at The Athletic, put it, “We’re bringing that same rigor and storytelling to a new format, showing the full range of what our newsroom can do.”
The Athletic Show expands the outlet’s growing network of original series and joins titles like The Athletic Football Show, No Offseason, and Pablo Torre Finds Out in offering premium sports coverage across mediums. For fans, it’s a new way to engage with the stories behind the scores. It’s all now just a voice command away.
Your Favorite Shows, One Tap Away on Fire TV App
In addition to early access on Fire TV devices, viewers can enhance their streaming experience with the free Amazon Fire TV mobile app, available for iOS and Android. The app offers intuitive navigation, voice search (in supported regions), and a built-in keyboard for easier text entry, ideal for quickly launching shows like The Athletic Show or searching across popular apps like Peacock, Paramount+, and more. Whether catching up on live sports, streaming originals, or jumping into your favorite series, the app gives users fast access to their go-to content with just a few taps.
While the mobile app is optimized for seamless browsing and playback, gameplay still requires the Fire TV remote or a compatible game controller. For sports fans juggling multiple subscriptions, it’s an easy way to manage and explore content across Fire TV without ever reaching for the remote.