Season 5 · Sports

Hard Knocks in Season 2025 (season 5): U.S. release date, episode schedule and where to watch

Season 5 of Hard Knocks in Season aired from December 2, 2025 to January 13, 2026 on HBO (7 episodes).

Season complete HBO Verified November 3, 2026

Quick answer

Hard Knocks in Season season 5 ran from December 2, 2025 to January 13, 2026 on HBO (7 episodes).

U.S. premiere: December 2, 2025
Where: HBO
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 7
Finale: January 13, 2026

Season 5 episode schedule (U.S.)

Hard Knocks in Season season 5 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	The NFC East #1	Tue, Dec 2, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	The NFC East #2	Tue, Dec 9, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	The NFC East #3	Tue, Dec 16, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	The NFC East #4	Tue, Dec 23, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	The NFC East #5	Tue, Dec 30, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	The NFC East #6	Tue, Jan 6, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	The NFC East #7	Tue, Jan 13, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Broadcast times are the network's national slot and your local station may differ. Streaming times are converted to your time zone when your browser allows it.

Where to watch season 5

Where to watch Hard Knocks in Season season 5 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
HBO	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	December 2, 2025 – January 13, 2026	Original U.S. run on HBO. [1]

Common questions

How many seasons of Hard Knocks in Season are there?

Hard Knocks in Season has 5 seasons and 42 episodes listed, with the first airing on November 17, 2021.

Is Hard Knocks in Season still on?

Hard Knocks in Season is still running; its most recent episode aired on January 13, 2026.

Where can I watch Hard Knocks in Season?

Hard Knocks in Season originally aired on HBO in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check HBO's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.

When was the first episode of Hard Knocks in Season season 5?

Season 5 episode 1 premiered on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 on HBO.

About Hard Knocks in Season

Hard Knocks in Season is a sports and documentary series that aired on HBO, running since 2021 with 5 seasons and 42 episodes. Hard Knocks in Season is still running; its most recent episode aired on January 13, 2026.

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