8/4/2026

‘Hard Knocks’ 2026: Here’s How to Watch ‘Training Camp With the Seattle Seahawks’ Online for Free

Superstar WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the Seattle Seahawks take center stage in this season of Hard Knocks.

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How to watch 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Seattle Seahawks' online, stream HBO Max for free

Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks catches the ball against Roger McCreary #25 of the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. Steph Chambers/Getty Images

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After taking an inside look at the Buffalo Bills’ preseason, Hard Knocks returns with a new season following training camp of the Super Bowl champions Seattle Seahawks, ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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The sports documentary series Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Seattle Seahawks is available to watch on HBO, or stream on-demand on HBO Max.

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The first episode airs starting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, with a start time of 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, with new episodes of Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Seattle Seahawks broadcasting every Tuesday until Sept. 1. There are five episodes in total this season.

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Unfortunately, HBO Max doesn’t offer a free trial, but there’s a clever workaround. A subscription to DirecTV’s “Premier” plan gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, including HBO Max to watch Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Seattle Seahawks when it airs. Plans start at $129.99 for the first month of service ($169.99 per month afterward), while the streaming platform offers a five-day free trial to watch for free.

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Starting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Seattle Seahawks broadcasts on HBO and streams on HBO Max.

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