S01E01 Calcio Storico
Rugby meets mixed martial arts in the brutally violent calcio storico, a traditional sport of Florence, Italy, that dates back nearly 500 years.
Home Game
Overview
This docuseries profiles unique and dangerous traditional sports from around the world, as well as the communities and cultures where they thrive.
Episodes
S01E02 Highland Games
Scotland's Highland games combine a cultural celebration with challenging athletic tests of strength — including the unique caber toss.
S01E03 Freediving
For many in the Philippines, freediving without oxygen is a way of life. It's also a demanding sport that pushes the limits of the human body.
S01E04 Roller Derby
In Austin, Texas, skaters find an inclusive and supportive community in roller derby, a competition that blends high speed and physical combat.
S01E05 Kok Boru
In Kyrgyzstan, players throw themselves into the national sport of kok boru, a rough pololike game played on horses — with a dead goat as the ball.
S01E06 Catch Fétiche
Professional wrestling in the Congo mixes athleticism and showmanship, but adds a layer of voodoo mysticism that makes it unlike anything else.
S01E07 Makepung Lampit
Unique to Bali's Jembrana region, Makepung Lampit puts its own spin on drag racing. The vehicle is a water buffalo, the track a flooded rice field.
S01E08 Pehlwani
Athletes have grappled in Pehlwani wrestling contests for centuries in India. Now women are competing in an arena once reserved for men.
