One of the most historic NFL franchises is teaming up with the legendary HBO documentary series, as the Chicago Bears are set to be the focus of the official 2024 edition of Hard Knocks. So what do you need to know about Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears?
Well first of all, this is not the only Hard Knocks series we're getting this summer. HBO just wrapped up a new spinoff of the docuseries, Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants, which focused on the offseason roster moves before training camp gets underway. But now that helmets are on, Hard Knocks is going back to its bread and butter.
We get into all the specific details you need to know about Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears below.
Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears
Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears is all new on Tuesday, August 20, at 9 pm ET/PT on HBO. The episode should be made available to stream simultaneously on Max (hopefully avoiding the delay that occurred last week on the streamer).
This week's episode should include coverage of the Bears' preseason game against the Bills, where No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams made his debut at quarterback. Plus, as the episode preview teases, a training camp battle between wide receiver Keenan Allen and cornerback Jaylon Johnson.
In order to watch Hard Knocks, you must have access to HBO or be signed up for Max. HBO is a cable channel available through traditional pay-TV providers or is available as a premium add-on channel with live TV streaming services like DirecTV, Hulu with Live TV or YouTube TV. To access it through Max, you must be signed up to the streaming service either as a stand-alone service or as an add-on channel through Prime Video, Hulu or YouTube TV.
There's no info for Hard Knocks airing in the UK.
Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears premise
The Chicago Bears finished the 2023 NFL season with a record of 7-10 under head coach Matt Eberflus. But thanks to some shrewd dealing by GM Ryan Poles the previous off season, in addition to their pick in the NFL Draft, they also received the first overall selection, drafting Caleb Williams, who they hope will end their long search for a franchise quarterback. Some other big moves have the Bears as a team to watch this year and a compelling subject for Hard Knocks.
Here is the official synopsis for the season from HBO:
"Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears will mark the 19th edition of the 18-time Sports Emmy-winning series, delivering all-access coverage at the Chicago Bears training camp in Lake Forest, Illinois, this summer. General manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus will be at the helm, guiding 2024's first overall draft pick, quarterback Caleb Williams, 2024's ninth overall pick, wide receiver Rome Odunze, and an array of veteran players including DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, Jaylon Johnson and Montez Sweat."
There will be five total episodes of Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears airing from now through September 3.
Hard Knocks narrator
As he has for 18 of the 19 seasons that Hard Knocks has been on, actor Liev Schreiber is going to serve as the narrator for the sports docuseries. Schreiber is a nine-time Emmy nominee, though surprisingly, despite four nominations for Outstanding Narrator, he has never earned one for his work on Hard Knocks.
Outside of Hard Knocks, Schreiber is recognized for his roles in Ray Donovan, Spotlight, Goon and the first two movies in the Scream franchise.
Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears right here:
