Spike (Australia)
| Company type | Subscription television channel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | July 1, 2016 |
| Defunct | February 27, 2022 |
| Fate | Closed; content moved to Paramount+ streaming service |
Area served | Australia |
| Parent | ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia |
Spike was an Australian subscription television channel operated by ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia. It debuted on 1 July 2016, available exclusively through Fetch TV. Modeled after the American Spike channel, it delivered entertainment content aimed primarily at a male demographic, including imported drama series, programming sourced from its U.S. counterpart, and mixed martial arts events.
The channel transitioned to high-definition broadcasting on 15 February 2018. Spike discontinued its service on 27 February 2022 without launching a successor channel, as the majority of its content had been transferred to the local Paramount+ streaming service in the months leading up to its closure.