Seahawks to Appear on HBO's 'Hard Knocks'

The team will be featured on the popular NFL docuseries for the first time.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:43pm

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The Seattle Seahawks have been selected to appear on the HBO series 'Hard Knocks' for the 2026 NFL season, marking the first time the team has participated in the popular behind-the-scenes docuseries.

Why it matters

The 'Hard Knocks' series provides an unparalleled inside look at NFL training camps and gives fans a rare glimpse into the day-to-day lives of players and coaches. The Seahawks' inclusion signals the league's interest in showcasing the team's culture and personalities to a national audience.

The details

The Seahawks will be the focus of the 2026 season of 'Hard Knocks,' which follows an NFL team through the rigors of training camp and the preseason. This marks the first time the Seahawks have been selected for the series since it began airing in 2001.

  • The 2026 season of 'Hard Knocks' is scheduled to premiere in August 2026, leading up to the start of the NFL regular season.

The players

Seattle Seahawks

A professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington, and a member of the National Football League (NFL).

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to have the opportunity to showcase our team and organization to the 'Hard Knocks' audience. This is a chance for our fans and the broader NFL community to get an inside look at the Seahawks and what makes us unique.”

— Pete Carroll, Head Coach, Seattle Seahawks

What’s next

The Seahawks will begin filming for 'Hard Knocks' when their training camp opens in late July 2026, with the series expected to air weekly on HBO throughout the preseason.

The takeaway

The Seahawks' selection for 'Hard Knocks' highlights the team's growing national profile and the league's interest in showcasing one of the NFL's most successful franchises of the past decade to a wide audience.