The Ravens make their highly-anticipated AFC North Hard Knocks debut tonight
By Matt Sidney
The 2024 Hard Knocks In-Season series shifts its spotlight to the highly competitive AFC North, offering fans an inside look at one of the NFL's most intriguing divisions. The series follows the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens as they battle for the division crown, with Pittsburgh currently surprising many by leading the race with a 9-3 record.
The Steelers dealt a significant blow to the Cincinnati Bengals' playoff hopes in Week 13 with a high-scoring 44-38 victory.
Despite the Steelers’ unexpected dominance, the series initially planned to focus on the presumed rivalry between the Ravens' Lamar Jackson and the Bengals' Joe Burrow. However, everyday life in the NFL has shifted the focus, highlighting the contributions of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields as Pittsburgh's key to success.
The chase for the championship.
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The series also provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Bengals and Browns, both on the verge of playoff elimination. With rivalries intensifying and playoff hopes dwindling for some teams, this season of Hard Knocks promises to deliver drama and insight into the AFC North’s high-stakes action.
How to watch Ravens on HBO's Hard Knocks AFC North
- Start date: December 3. 2025
- Start time: 9:00 p.m. EST
- TV Channel: HBO
- Live stream: MAX (HBO account subscription)
Those without an HBO subscription can sign up for a Max account at $9.99 per month with ads or $16.99 per month for an ad-free experience. Students (or anyone with access to a valid college or university email address) can subscribe to Max at a discounted rate of $4.99 per month.
There are six total episodes in this season of Hard Knocks.
Episode | Date | Time | Channel | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
Episode 1 | December 3, 2024 | 9:00 p.m. EST | HBO | MAX |
Episode 2 | December 10, 2024 | 9:00 p.m. EST | HBO | MAX |
Episode 3 | December 17, 2024 | 9:00 p.m. EST | HBO | MAX |
Episode 4 | December 24, 2024 | 9:00 p.m. EST | HBO | MAX |
Episode 5 | December 31, 2024 | 9:00 p.m. EST | HBO | MAX |
Episode 6 | January 7, 2025 | 9:00 p.m. EST | HBO | MAX |
For Ravens fans, it’s a perfect time to see their team up close. Lamar Jackson is having another MVP-worthy season, and Baltimore is fighting to hold its spot in a two-horse race. With the Steelers surging, the Bengals showcasing their offensive firepower, and the Browns fighting to stay relevant, the cameras are sure to catch plenty of drama and high-stakes action.
The show promises a raw look at life inside the AFC North. From the daily grind at practice to the emotional highs and lows of game day, it’s a chance to see the personalities and rivalries that make this division one of the best in football.
If you’re a member of Flock Nation, mark your calendar. Hard Knocks is about to bring the AFC North drama straight to your screen, and it’s going to be must-watch TV.
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