A beloved kids’ TV channel shut down on Tuesday after 17 years on our screens.
Gutted fans of Pop Max mourned the ‘end of an era’ after a final farewell from the broadcaster, which was created back in 2008 by CSC.
The channel, which featured on Sky, Freeview and Freesat, first aired on May 19 and was actually called Kix.
Kix was rebranded a number of times, including using the new name of Kix! and then in August 2017 it was renamed Pop Max.
The target audience of the channel were young boys aged six to nine.
And viewers enjoyed the likes of Rabbids Invasion, Beyblade, Dragon Ball Z and Trolls: The Beat Goes On.
A beloved kids’ TV channel Pop Max was shut down on Tuesday after 17 years on our screens – and fans were gutted about it
Viewers enjoyed the likes of Rabbids Invasion, Beyblade, Dragon Ball Z (pictured) and Trolls: The Beat Goes On
It comes after Pop Max was removed from Freeview back in 2024.
But it’s not all bad news as Pop Max’s programmes will still be able to watch through the channel’s app.
Many rushed to social media to share their heartbreak over the news.
‘One wrote on X: ‘Yet another UK TV channel’s about to be shut down for good soon, and this time it’s Pop Max this coming Tuesday, which originally launched as Kix. I’m sure those who watched the channel a lot will miss it most.’
‘Goodbye Pop Max, you lived a good life.’
Another said on YouTube: ‘Pop max 2018 (we will miss you).’
‘As much as I want to geek out about this channel, I won’t. I WILL say that Pop Max has been a remarkable part of my childhood, even way back when it was called KIX. I revisited it as well as the other two Pop channels throughout late 2020-2023 and have quickly become my favourites again.
Rabbids Invasion is another programme that viewers of Pop Max could enjoy
‘To see its downfall in late 2023 to the state we’re at now with its upcoming closure is a huge shame, but who couldn’t see this coming? All in all, the channel will be missed.’
‘End of an era with Kix and Pop Max.’
‘Can’t say I’m surprised though. Taking it off Freeview back in December was the final nail in the coffin.’
It doesn’t stop there as Pop Plus and Pop HD are also going to be removed from Sky.
Pop Max has a list of sister channels.
Pop launched on 29 May 2003 and had a target audience of youngsters aged six to 10.
While Tiny Pop – which was aimed at children aged seven and under – was a channel for 21 years after launching in September 2003.
It was relaunched in August 2024.
Then Pop Girl was created for young girls aged seven to 12, airing between 2007 and 2015.
Tiny Pop and Pop+1 will still be able to be enjoyed on air, with Tiny Pop on channel 614, and Pop+1 on channel 618 on satellite.
