After a season offseason, Hard Knocks returns to training camp, this time accompanying the Chicago Bears after their first overall draft pick in 76 years. With the new additions of quarterback Caleb Williams, receivers Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze, as well as running back D’Andre Swift, Bears fans are excited to hear what’s in store for the team, especially at a critical time for the franchise.
Where to watch Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears
The latest season of Hard Knocks has five episodes, which starts airing on HBO and on Max on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 8 PM CT, with a new episode releasing weekly until September 3.
There are only two ways to watch Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears: live on HBO, and streaming on Max.
Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears on HBO
You can watch Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears on HBO without cable on one of these cord-cutting services.
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DirecTV Stream Ultimate
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Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears on Max
Of course, coming from HBO, Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears is available on Max, though the previous seasons are a different story. Here is a refresher and a link to subscribe:
Max
While best known for streaming epic shows like Succession, Game of Thrones, and The White Lotus, Max rounds its selection with blockbusters from Warner Bros., news from CNN, reality shows from Discovery, and for an additional fee, live sports from B/R. Max’s plans begin at $10/month, but if you already have HBO, you should check with your TV provider to see if it can give you Max at no additional cost.
Will Hard Knock return in season?
Originally, Hard Knock only focused on one team every year, until 2020, when NFL Films started to create two seasons per year, focusing on a team at training camp and a team in season.
Last season, Offseason with the New York Giants changed up the rhythm, with NFL Films planning to have three separate seasons in a year. This season with the Chicago Bears focuses on their training camp, while next season focuses on AFC North in season.
The last three seasons of Hard Knock are available to watch on Max
There are currently three seasons of Hard Knock available to stream on Max: all five episodes of Training Camp with the Chicago Bears, as well as Offseason with the New York Giants and In Season with the Miami Dolphins.
Max
While best known for streaming epic shows like Succession, Game of Thrones, and The White Lotus, Max rounds its selection with blockbusters from Warner Bros., news from CNN, reality shows from Discovery, and for an additional fee, live sports from B/R. Max’s plans begin at $10/month, but if you already have HBO, you should check with your TV provider to see if it can give you Max at no additional cost.