Getty Head coach Mike McCarthy and offensive coordinator Kallen Moore of the Dallas Cowboys interact as the Cowboys take on the Washington Football Team
For its 16th season, “Hard Knocks” is going back to Dallas for its third season following the Cowboys.
If you don’t have cable, you’ll be able to watch new episodes of “Hard Knocks” via HBO Max after it airs on HBO, but HBO Max no longer offers a free trial, so here are some other options for watching “Hard Knocks” online:
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AT&T TV
AT&T TV has four different channel packages: “Entertainment”, “Choice”, “Ultimate” and “Premier.” HBO is only included in the “Premier” package, but right now the “Choice” and up bundles all come with HBO Max at no extra cost. Plus, you can include any package and any add-on you want with your free 14-day trial.
Note that the free trial isn’t advertised as such, but your “due today” amount will be $0 when signing up. If you watch on your computer, phone or tablet, you won’t be charged for 14 days. If you watch on a streaming device on your TV (Roku, Firestick, Apple TV, etc.), you will be charged for the first month, but you can get still get a full refund if you cancel before 14 days:
Once signed up for AT&T TV, you can watch “Hard Knocks” live on the AT&T TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the AT&T TV website.
If you want to watch later, you can watch “Hard Knocks” on the HBO Max app (use your AT&T TV credentials to sign in), which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Samsung Smart TV, PlayStation 4 or 5, Xbox One or Series X/S, iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet.
Hulu
Whether you already have Hulu or you want to sign up for a new subscription, HBO/HBO Max is available as an add-on to either Hulu or Hulu with Live TV. If you’re a new subscriber, you can start a free 30-day trial of regular Hulu plus the HBO add-on:
Once signed up, you can watch “Hard Knocks” live on the Hulu app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Hulu website.
If you want to watch later, you can watch “Hard Knocks” on the HBO Max app (use your Hulu credentials to sign in), which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Samsung Smart TV, PlayStation 4 or 5, Xbox One or Series X/S, iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet.
‘Hard Knocks: The Dallas Cowboys’ Preview
“Hard Knocks premiered in 2001 and since then, it has featured the Dallas Cowboys twice, in season two in 2002 and in season four in 2008. Now for the upcoming 16th season, the show heads back to the Lonestar State to follow a season with America’s team once again.
The HBO press release teases, “HBO Sports and NFL Films are partnering with ‘America’s Team,’ the Dallas Cowboys, for an unfiltered all-access look at what it takes to make it in the National Football League. This season chronicles training camp with the five-time Super Bowl champion NFC East franchise.”
“The Cowboys are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history and a team that elicits strong reactions from fans around the world,” Ken Rodgers, vice president, and senior coordinating producer at NFL Films, said in a statement when “Hard Knocks” announced it was heading back to Dallas.
He continued, “Tens of millions of fans love them, but just as many people love to hate them. Either way, when the Cowboys show up people watch, which makes them perfect for ‘Hard Knocks.’ This year, their high-profile status as ‘America’s Team’ is paired with uniquely interesting storylines. We can’t thank [Jerry] Jones and [Mike] McCarthy enough for letting us tell the story behind what we hope is the beginning of an exciting year in Dallas.”
At a preseason press conference, McCarthy revealed that he was shocked and excited when he heard the news that his team would be featured on the new season of “Hard Knocks.”
“I just got to be honest, I about wrecked my truck when Jerry [Jones] called me,” McCarthy said (via KSAT). “I was driving through a rainstorm, and once I got back on the road… I’m all in. I’m excited about it.”
According to the NFL’s official website, the storylines to watch for during this five-episode series include Dak Prescott’s return after his horrific ankle injury last season; if the Cowboys’ defense can climb out of the NFL’s cellar; if running back Ezekiel Elliott can bounce back after a dismal 2020; and if head coach Mike McCarthy can turn the team around after they went 6-10 in 2020 and finished third in the terrible NFC East. The Cowboys missed the playoffs both of its first two seasons of “Hard Knocks” — will the third time be the charm?
“Hard Knocks: The Dallas Cowboys” airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.