What is the release date for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 1 on HBO Max?

The next Game of Thrones TV show premieres very soon – here's when and where you can watch it

News By Tom Power published 16 January 2026

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It's time to prepare for your next trip to Westeros, Game of Thrones fans, because the franchise's next TV show is almost here.

The third HBO TV adaptation of George R.R. Martin's literary works, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will gallop onto HBO Max and numerous other streaming platforms in just a couple of days. In this article, I'll tell you when you can watch its debut episode and, if you live somewhere where HBO Max isn't available, what service you can stream it on.

So, what are you waiting for? Saddle up and read on!

What time can I watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 1?

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will make its bow on Sunday, January 18 in North and South America. However, it'll come out a day later on Monday, January 19 everywhere else because of the time zones that Europe, Asia, Oceania, and Africa operate in.

As for the time it'll air in the country you reside in, scroll on for more details:

• US – Sunday, January 18 at 10pm ET/PT
• Canada – Sunday, January 18 at 10pm ET/PT
• UK – Monday, January 19 at 3am GMT
• India – Monday, January 19 at 8:30am IST
• Singapore – Monday, January 18 at 11am SGT
• Australia – Monday, January 19 at 2pm AEDT
• New Zealand – Monday, January 19 at 4pm NZDT

Where can I watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' first episode?

The HBO TV Original's first chapter, which runs for 42 minutes – including its end credits – will drop on HBO Max, aka one of the world's best streaming services, where this platform is available. That includes nations like the US and Australia.

For those of you who dwell in countries where Warner Bros. Discovery's super streamer hasn't launched yet, don't fret. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is coming to other services, so read on to see where you can stream it:

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