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NFL Locks In Seahawks for 2026 Hard Knocks and Patriots for 2027

The league enforced revised access rules to secure marquee teams after years of pushback.

Overview

  • The NFL said this week that Seattle will headline the 2026 training‑camp docuseries on HBO, with New England slated for 2027.
  • ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the league accepted teams’ “next year” offers at face value and committed the Patriots to 2027 using that tactic.
  • The move follows a 2025 change that removed a playoff opt‑out, which had long let recent postseason teams avoid the show.
  • Seahawks GM John Schneider said he will keep sensitive details off camera while treating the series as a PR and marketing opportunity.
  • HBO set a five‑episode run for 2026 that premieres August 11 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max, marking the show’s first focus on a reigning Super Bowl champion.