HBO Max arrives in the UK & Ireland in one week as full range of customer plans announced
- HBO Max launches in the UK & Ireland on Thursday 26 March 2026
- For the first time ever, audiences in the UK and Ireland will be able to stream content from HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, DC Studios and Max Originals, all in one place on HBO Max
- HBO Max will be available direct-to-consumer via hbomax.com and through launch partners Sky in the UK and Ireland and Prime Video in the UK
- HBO Max Saver Plans1 announced in the UK saving TNT Sports customers between £60 to £131.88 per year2 when choosing both HBO Max entertainment3 and TNT Sports for 12 months
HBO Max, the premier global streaming service, will launch in the UK & Ireland next week (Thursday 26 March) with a wide range of plans available to stream must-see series, hit movies, exclusive originals and live sports4.
Following confirmation of the HBO Max launch date and offering for the UK & Ireland last month, new Saver Plans are announced today for customers in the UK looking to stream TNT Sports, which moves to HBO Max in the UK on the 26 March, or the full HBO Max entertainment offering3 and TNT Sports.
HBO Max and TNT Sports
Fans in the UK who wish to sign up to HBO Max’s full entertainment offering and TNT Sports, can take advantage of savings when they select:
- Standard with Ads & TNT Sports - saving £8.99 per month or £107.88 per year (12-month minimum term; billed monthly)
- Standard & TNT Sports - saving £9.99 per month or £119.88 per year (12-month minimum term; billed monthly)
- Premium & TNT Sports - saving £10.99 per month or £131.88 per year (12-month minimum term; billed monthly).
TNT Sports
Fans who only wish to purchase TNT Sports, can subscribe via HBO Max for a minimum 12-month term, saving £5 per month or £60 a year, when compared to the monthly plan.
Plan Comparison
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HBO Max Monthly Plans (price per month) |
HBO Max with TNT Sports Monthly Plans (price per month)
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HBO Max with TNT Sports Saver Plans (price per month x12. 12-month minimum term) |
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| Basic with Ads | £4.99 | N/A | N/A |
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Standard With Ads
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£5.99
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£36.98
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£27.99 |
| Standard |
£9.99
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£40.98 | £30.99 |
| Premium |
£14.99
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£45.98 | £34.99 |
| TNT Sports Standalone | |||
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Monthly Plan (price per month) |
Saver Plan (price per month x12. 12-month minimum term)
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£30.99
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£25.99
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Where can I find HBO Max?
At launch HBO Max will be available direct from hbomax.com, for more details go to hbomax.com.
In addition, HBO Max launch partners include Sky and Prime Video5, giving customers even more ways to access award-winning entertainment, movies and live sport6.
HBO Max is now available for Apple Pre-Order and Google Pre-Registration in the UK & Ireland.
HBO Max will be available on all major devices including select TVs, set-top boxes, streaming devices, mobiles, tablets, game consoles and platforms including Android, EE / BT TV, Fire TV, iOS, LG, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung, Virgin TV and Xbox.
Subscribers will be able to create up to five personalised profiles, receive tailored recommendations and enjoy features like Continue Watching and, depending on your plan, offline downloads. Families will also be able to set up kid-friendly profiles with age-appropriate content and parental controls.
What can I watch on HBO Max?
For the first time ever, audiences in the UK and Ireland will be able to stream content from HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, DC Studios and Max Originals, all in one place on HBO Max.
At launch, the complete first season of 2025 Emmy, Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award Winning Max Original The Pitt will be available to stream for the first time in the UK and Ireland, with episodes of the latest second season rolling out weekly.
HBO Max will be the home of brand-new HBO Original series, including Lanterns, based on the iconic DC title “Green Lantern” which premieres summer 2026, and the highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series.
Within the first few months, subscribers will also have access to a range of new HBO Original Series including DTF St. Louis, Rooster and the third and final season of The Comeback and HBO Max will be the only place subscribers in the UK and Ireland can catch up on all seasons of the blockbuster HBO Original Euphoria, before the arrival of its highly anticipated third season in April.
In addition, an extensive range of the HBO and Warner Bros. Television libraries - from Succession to Friends, TheSopranos to Game of Thrones and more, will be available in full, exclusively on HBO Max.
Movie fans will also be able to enjoy the best of the box office including the Academy Award Winning One Battle After Another and Sinners as well as Superman, A Minecraft Movie, Dune: Part One and rediscover the magic of the entire Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings franchises.4
HBO Max campaign set to go live in the UK & Ireland
As the countdown continues at pace, the HBO Max launch campaign goes live from Monday 23 March across the UK & Ireland, with an exciting integrated TV, radio, BVOD OOH, digital and social execution that celebrates the award-winning entertainment, movies and sport all available in one destination – HBO Max.
Notes to Editors
1 Saver Plans available via hbomax.com only.
2 Savings based on the 12-month saver plan price vs. the regular monthly or bundle plan price paid over 12 months.
3 TNT Sports will be available on HBO Max as a standalone plan or purchased alongside Standard with Ads, Standard and Premium plans only.
4 Content varies by plan.
5 In the UK only. HBO Max plans available via Prime Video: Basic with Ads, Standard with Ads, Standard.
6 TNT Sports is only available via HBO Max in the UK.
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About HBO Max
HBO Max® is the premier global streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery that delivers the most unique and captivating stories, ranging from the highest quality in scripted programming, movies, documentaries, true crime, adult animation, and live sports and news (where available). HBO Max is the destination for prestigious entertainment brands such as HBO, Warner Bros., Max Originals, DC, Harry Potter, as well as iconic shows like “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory,” all in one place. HBO Max’s launch in the UK & Ireland marks the final stage of the service’s European rollout.
HBO Max, The New Streaming Home of TNT Sports
HBO Max will include the full range of TNT Sports content and live coverage. Subscribers can stream exclusive matches from the Premier League, Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women’s FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League, as well as every Gallagher PREM Rugby match, Premiership Women’s Rugby, more than 1,000 live cycling broadcasts each year including every stage from the Tour de France, every match from the Australian Open and Roland-Garros, every MotoGP race, plus the World Snooker Tour, the winter sports season, Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 and much more.
About Warner Bros. Discovery
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