HBO Max will officially launch in the UK and Ireland on 26 March 2026, giving audiences direct access to a wide range of hit shows, blockbuster films, and Max Originals.
The platform will launch with four subscription options:
Basic with Ads:
- Stream on 2 devices at once
- Full HD video resolution
- Not all movies included
Standard with Ads:
- All the best HBO Max shows and movies
- Stream on 2 devices at once
- Full HD video resolution
- 30 downloads (limits apply)
Standard:
- All the best HBO Max shows and movies
- Stream on 2 devices at once
- Full HD video resolution
- 30 downloads (limits apply)
Premium:
- The ultimate HBO Max experience with all the best HBO Max shows and movies.
- Stream on 4 devices at once
- 4K UHD & Dolby Atmos as available
- 100 downloads (limits apply)
Historically, if you wanted to watch HBO content in the UK — such as It: Welcome to Derry, House of the Dragon, or The Last of Us — you had to access it via different platforms, like Sky TV. Sky has already secured a deal to continue offering these shows as it integrates the service into its four‑streamer bundle with Netflix, Disney+, and Hayu. Non-Sky TV viewers can subscribe directly to HBO Max.
At launch, HBO Max will feature content from HBO, Warner Bros., and Max Originals, including fan-favourites and blockbuster films, making it a comprehensive destination for both classic and current programming. Popular shows at launch include Succession, Euphoria, The White Lotus, and Game of Thrones, alongside Warner Bros. movie releases.
TNT Sports Joins HBO Max
Starting at launch, TNT Sports will be available directly through HBO Max, giving UK viewers access to live sports, exclusive feeds, and original sports documentaries in one place. A dedicated TNT Sports subscription will cost around £30.99 per month, and includes TNT Sports channels 1–4, TNT Sports Ultimate, and live event coverage.
Subscribers can choose to add TNT Sports to selected HBO Max entertainment plans, or take it as a standalone service. Live sports broadcasts will use one of the simultaneous streaming slots included in the subscription, so viewers can watch multiple streams at once across devices.
Currently, TNT Sports content is accessed via the Discovery+ app, but from March, it will move fully to HBO Max. Existing subscribers will be able to sign in using their current Discovery+ credentials, making the transition seamless.
The move also reflects broader trends in the UK streaming market, where platforms are simplifying subscriptions and offering multiple ways for viewers to access content — either directly via HBO Max or through bundles with established providers like Sky.
With multiple pricing tiers, live sports integration, and both standalone and bundle options, HBO Max’s arrival gives UK viewers greater flexibility, more choice, and easier access to some of the most talked-about series, films, and sports currently available.