The legendary sports docuseries returns, this time taking a look at the ups and downs of the historic NFL franchise during the 2024 off-season. Here's how to watch "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears" from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
"Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears" began on Tuesday, August 6 at 9 p.m. ET / PT (2 a.m. BST / 11 a.m. AEST Weds) and is now airing weekly.
• U.S. — HBO / Max
• U.K. — Sky/ Now
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free
For the first time in its twenty-plus year history, sports docuseries “Hard Knocks” is following the Chicago Bears. The five-episode series promises an “unprecedented, in-depth perspective [...] as the team prepares for the 2024 season”, with cameras going behind the scenes at The Bears during this vital pre-season period.
There’s much to cover too, with the team going through somewhat of a shake up after the offensive coaching staff, including coordinator Luke Getsy, were fired at the start of the year. 2024 will be the 105th season for the franchise, with pre-season clashes already underway.
There’s also more “Hard Knocks” to look forward to this year, with the debut of a new off-season spin-off, which, for its initial season, will follow the New York Giants.
Ready for some season prep with The Bears? Read on to find out how to watch "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears” online and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears' online in the U.S.
How to watch 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears' online in the U.S.
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Watch 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears' from anywhere in the world
How to watch 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears' from anywhere with a VPN
If "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away from home. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.
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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
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2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — so Max, for example — and watch "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears" online from wherever you are in the world.
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Can I watch 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears' online in Canada?
There's currently no word on when "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears" might air in Canada.
Those on vacation away from Canada will need one of the best VPNs to log in back home to use Crave as it will be geo-blocked when not at home.
How to watch 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears' in the U.K.
"Training Camp with the Chicago Bears" is available on Sky in the U.K. with episodes going out on Thursdays. It's also be available to watch via the Sky Go app, which is available on smartphones, computers, games consoles and a host of TV streaming devices.
Not a Sky subscriber? Plans currently start from £26/month.
Alternatively, Sky content is also available to watch with a subscription to the broadcaster's pay-as-you-go service Now. Prices start from only £6.99/month.
U.K. viewers can also watch on DAZN with NFL Game Pass which will get you access to streams of every NFL game this season.
Those on vacation away from the U.K. will need a good streaming VPN to log in back home to use Sky Go or Now as they will be geo-blocked when not at home.
How to watch 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears' online in Australia
DAZN with NFL Game Pass is also where Aussie fans want to head for "Training Camp with the Chicago Bears".
If you're an American viewer travelling Down Under you can use a VPN to log in back home and stream the sports doc as you normally would.
All you need to know about 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears'
'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears' trailer
'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears' episode guide
All episodes air on HBO and Max at 9 p.m. ET / PT (2 a.m. BST / 11 a.m. AEST Weds).
- Episode 1: Tuesday, August 6
- Episode 2: Tuesday, August 13
- Episode 3: Tuesday, August 20
- Episode 4: Tuesday, August 27
- Episode 5: Tuesday, September 3
What can we expect from 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears'?
The Chicago Bears website gives us this preview: "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears will provide our passionate fans across the world the ability to experience this unique and critical time in the history of our franchise [...] For the first time in franchise history, the Chicago Bears will be featured on Hard Knocks, becoming the latest franchise to be featured on the ground-breaking documentary series, as camera crews from the acclaimed NFL Films chronicle the inner workings of the team, providing unparalleled access to the Bears in preparation for the 2024 season."
Who narrates 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears'
The Chicago Bears docuseries is narrated by Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber. Best know for playing Cotton Weary in the "Scream" franchise, Schrieber has narrated almost every season of "Hard Knocks" since it started in 2001.
Paul Rudd ("Ant-Man") briefly took over narration duties in 2008.
'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears' episode recaps
Episode 1: "With expectations sky high, the Bears and #1 overall draft pick QB Caleb Williams open camp and prepare for their first preseason game against the Houston Texans."
Episode 2: "Rookie stars Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze contine their progress as the team rolls into Buffalo for their second preseason game."
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