HBO and NFL Films are thrilled to announce the latest installment of the acclaimed sports reality series Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears.
The five-episode series will premiere on Tuesday, August 6 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available for streaming on Max. New episodes will debut every Tuesday through September 3, following the conclusion of Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants.
The 19th season of the 18-time Sports Emmy-winning series will offer an exclusive, all-access look at the Chicago Bears’ training camp in Lake Forest, Illinois. The series will feature insights into the strategies and preparations of general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus as they guide the team through a pivotal training period.
Fans can expect to see first overall draft pick quarterback Caleb Williams, ninth overall pick wide receiver Rome Odunze, and veteran stars such as DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, Jaylon Johnson, and Montez Sweat.
“We are honored to feature such an iconic NFL franchise on Hard Knocks,” said Shannon Furman, NFL Films senior director and supervising producer. “The Chicago Bears have a talented roster, coaching staff, and front office all determined to match the expectations of a hungry fan base. We are thankful to the entire organization for opening their doors to us for what is sure to be an exciting training camp this summer.”
President and CEO Kevin Warren expressed his enthusiasm, stating, 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.”
General Manager Ryan Poles emphasized the significance of the training camp, saying, “The 2024 training camp will be big for us in preparation for achieving our season goals and we look forward to bringing the fans at home along for the journey.”
Head Coach Matt Eberflus added, “Our players, coaches, and staff are excited to continue the process of building for the 2024 season.”
This marks the first time the Chicago Bears, one of the NFL’s most storied franchises, will be featured on Hard Knocks. Since its debut in 2001, Hard Knocks has provided an inside look at the training camps of various NFL teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, and Detroit Lions.
NFL Films, a gold standard in sports television, is known for its unprecedented access and legendary storytelling about professional football. As part of NFL Media, NFL Films continues to deliver award-winning content across multiple platforms, including NFL Network, the NFL App, NFL.com, NFL+, and NFL RedZone.
Narrated by Liev Schreiber, marking his 18th season with the show, Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears promises to be a compelling watch for football fans everywhere.
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