The upcoming season of HBO's "Hard Knocks" will feature the Seattle Seahawks, marking the first time the defending Super Bowl champions have been documented by the series since its debut 25 years ago. The show is set to premiere on Tuesday, August 4, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time on HBO and HBO Max.
The new season will document the Seahawks' training camp in Renton, Washington, focusing on head coach Mike Macdonald, quarterback Sam Darnold, and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was the Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year. New episodes will be released weekly on Tuesday nights, with the season finale scheduled for September 1.
Fans can watch "Hard Knocks" on HBO or stream it on HBO Max. Subscription options for HBO Max start at $10.99 per month for the ad-supported tier and $18.49 per month for the ad-free version. Bundles that include HBO Max with Disney+ and Hulu are also available, costing $19.99 per month with ads and $32.99 per month without ads.
For those seeking a way to watch without a direct HBO Max trial, DIRECTV's "MyEntertainment" package offers a five-day free trial and includes HBO Max alongside other streaming services and live channels for $42.99 per month. Additionally, HBO Max can be added to an Amazon Prime Video account for $10.99 per month with ads or $18.49 per month ad-free.
The NFL preseason officially begins on Thursday, August 6, with the Hall of Fame Game, which will feature the Carolina Panthers against the Arizona Cardinals. This year's Hall of Fame induction class includes Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Drew Brees, Roger Craig, and Adam Vinatieri.