There are a few ways to watch "Hard Knocks" for free or without a direct paid subscription:
- The first episode of the latest Hard Knocks season (featuring the Chicago Bears) was available for free on DAZN (excluding US, Canada, and China). DAZN offers apps on many devices and web browsers to watch this free episode.
- If watching "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills" which airs on HBO/Max, there is no free trial currently on Max. However, Amazon Prime Video offers a 30-day free trial that includes access to HBO Max as an add-on channel, so you could potentially watch Hard Knocks during that trial period.
- Some users discuss free streaming or downloads on Reddit, pointing to unofficial sites or torrents, but those options come with risks and are not endorsed. There may also be free episodes temporarily available on YouTube.
To summarize:
Method| Availability| Notes
---|---|---
DAZN free first episode| Available for select regions (not US)| Free first
episode only
HBO Max via Amazon Prime trial| 30-day trial available on Amazon Prime|
Requires subscription trial
Unofficial free sites or torrents| Sometimes shared on Reddit| Risky, not
legal or safe
YouTube temporary uploads| Possibly available| Limited availability, temporary
The most legitimate free way for many people is to catch the first episode on DAZN if available or use an Amazon Prime trial for HBO Max access. Otherwise, a paid subscription is generally needed for full access to Hard Knocks episodes.
