Season 21 · Sports

Hard Knocks 2026 (season 21): U.S. release date, episode schedule and where to watch

Season 21 of Hard Knocks aired from August 4, 2026 to September 1, 2026 on HBO (5 episodes).

Season complete HBO Verified October 27, 2026

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Quick answer

Hard Knocks season 21 ran from August 4, 2026 to September 1, 2026 on HBO (5 episodes).

U.S. premiere: August 4, 2026
Where: HBO
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 5
Finale: September 1, 2026

Season 21 episode schedule (U.S.)

Hard Knocks season 21 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks - #1	Tue, Aug 4, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks - #2	Tue, Aug 11, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks - #3	Tue, Aug 18, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks - #4	Tue, Aug 25, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks - #5	Tue, Sep 1, 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 21

Where to watch Hard Knocks season 21 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
HBO	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	August 4, 2026 – September 1, 2026	Original U.S. run on HBO. [1]

Common questions

How many seasons of Hard Knocks are there?

Hard Knocks has 21 seasons and 107 episodes listed, with the first airing on August 1, 2001.

Is Hard Knocks still on?

Hard Knocks is still running; its most recent episode aired on September 1, 2026.

Where can I watch Hard Knocks?

Hard Knocks 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 season 21?

Season 21 episode 1 premiered on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 on HBO.

About Hard Knocks

Hard Knocks is a sports and documentary series that aired on HBO, running since 2001 with 21 seasons and 107 episodes. Hard Knocks is still running; its most recent episode aired on September 1, 2026.

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