HBO Sports and NFL Films join forces for an unprecedented, all-access look at the Buffalo Bills in their training camp in a new season of “Hard Knocks” premiering on Tuesday, August 5.
The new season of the HBO docuseries premieres at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max. Those without cable can watch the show for free through DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Sling and HBO Max are other options for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available. HBO Max plans start at $9.99 a month.
This season featuring the Bills marks the first time the iconic franchise has been selected to take part in the 19-time Sports Emmy®-winning series.
Head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane will be featured alongside the 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player, quarterback Josh Allen, and an array of veteran and rookie players training at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford, New York, according to Warner Bros. Discovery.
The five-part series will premiere new episodes every Tuesday on HBO and HBO Max at 9 p.m. ET. Below is the full release schedule with how to stream it.
- Episode 1: Aug. 5 at 9 p.m. ET – Stream using DirecTV (free trial), Sling or HBO Max
- Episode 2: Aug. 12 at 9 p.m. ET – Stream using DirecTV (free trial), Sling or HBO Max
- Episode 3: Aug. 19 at 9 p.m. ET – Stream using DirecTV (free trial), Sling or HBO Max
- Episode 4: Aug. 26 at 9 p.m. ET – Stream using DirecTV (free trial), Sling or HBO Max
- Episode 5: Sept. 2 at 9 p.m. ET – Stream using DirecTV (free trial), Sling or HBO Max
The Bills have won the AFC East five years in a row and have been in the playoffs in each of the last six straight years, and seven of the last eight seasons after not going for 17 straight seasons.
Below is a look at a preview of the first episode from HBO Max’s YouTube Channel:
How can I watch “Hard Knocks Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills” without cable?
Those without cable can watch the show for free through DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Sling and HBO Max are other options for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.
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