‘Hard Knocks’: How to Watch ‘Training Camp With the Chicago Bears’ Without Cable Online

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After taking an inside look at the New York Giants’ off-season, Hard Knocks returns with a new season following the Chicago Bears’ training camp into the pre-season.

The reality series Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears is available to watch on HBO or stream on-demand on Max.

When Does Hard Knocks Air?

The first episode is streamable now, with new episodes of Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears broadcasting every Tuesday until Sept. 10m with a start time of 9 p.m. ET/PT.

How to Watch Hard Knocks on Max

Max is the best way to watch Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears online. The streaming service goes for $10.99 per month for the ad-supported plan, $16.99 per month for the ad-free plan and $19.99 per month for the ad-free 4K Ultra HD plan.

The streaming service is the home of hit originals such as Hacks, Station Eleven and Search Party; all things HBO, including Succession, House of the Dragon, Veep and Industry; popular movies, including Dune, Barbie, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Wonka; live sports from the NBA, NHL, NCAA, MLB and other leagues, live news from CNN and much more.

Unfortunately, Max doesn’t offer a free trial, but you can get 12 months of service for 50% off with the service’s student discount, with the ad-supported plan going for $4.99 per month. Learn more about Max’s student discount here.

Where to Watch Hard Knocks for Free

If you’re a cord-cutter, then the best ways to watch Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears for free without cable is with DirecTV Stream, which has a five-day free trial. This is a good way to watch HBO without spending money up front.

Keep reading for more details on how to watch Hard Knocks on HBO with DirecTV Stream.

How to Watch Hard Knocks on DirecTV Stream

A subscription to DirecTV Stream’s Premier plan gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, including HBO to watch Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears when it airs. Plans start at $149.99 per month for the first 24 months of service ($159.99 per month afterwards), while the service offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.

You can watch local networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and PBS, while you can also watch cable networks, including FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, E!, Cartoon Network, ESPN, FS1, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, Lifetime, CNBC, BET, MTV, Paramount Network and many others.

More Ways to Watch

Viewers who want to stream Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears internationally can use ExpressVPN, NordVPN and PureVPN to access several streaming platforms.

Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears broadcasts on HBO and drops on Max every Tuesday until Sept. 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Max and DirecTV Stream are the best ways to watch the reality series.

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