Is AEW Dynamite Maximum Carnage 2026 on TV or Streaming? How to watch
AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage is a special themed episode of AEW Dynamite that airs live on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. In the United States, it is available both on traditional TV (TBS) and via streaming (HBO Max), so fans have more than one legit way to watch live.
When is AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage 2026?
AEW has promoted the show as a live Dynamite broadcast from Phoenix, Arizona, with the standard Wednesday night prime time start for U.S. viewers.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event | AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage |
| Date | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
| Live start time (U.S.) | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT |
| Venue | Arizona Financial Theater |
| City | Phoenix, Arizona |
Is Maximum Carnage 2026 on TV?
Yes. AEW Dynamite airs live on TBS in the U.S., and AEW has specifically promoted Maximum Carnage as airing on TBS. If you have cable or satellite that includes TBS, that is the most direct way to watch.
Is Maximum Carnage 2026 streaming?
Yes. AEW programming includes a live simulcast on HBO Max, and AEW has promoted Maximum Carnage as streaming live there as well. This is separate from “live TV streaming” services (like Sling or YouTube TV) because it is the official WBD streaming platform option.
How to watch in the U.S. without cable
For cord cutters, there are two main routes: (1) subscribe to HBO Max for the simulcast, or (2) use a live TV streaming service that carries TBS.
| Option | What you need | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| TBS on cable or satellite | A TV package that includes TBS | Watch live on TV |
| HBO Max | An active HBO Max subscription | Live simulcast streaming |
| Live TV streaming service | A plan that includes TBS | Streams a live TBS feed (cord-cutting alternative) |
| WatchTBS app (provider login) | Login from a participating TV provider | Lets you stream TBS if your provider supports it |
How to watch outside the U.S.
Availability varies by country, but AEW is commonly distributed through local sports networks and an international streaming option.
| Region | Typical viewing option(s) |
|---|---|
| Canada | TSN (broadcast partner commonly listed for Dynamite) |
| International (many markets) | TrillerTV (often via AEW Plus, depending on territory) |
If you want one clean takeaway: Maximum Carnage is live Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET on TBS, with a live simulcast on HBO Max.
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