HBO Max Launches in UK and Ireland with TNT Sports

HBO Max officially launched in the United Kingdom and Ireland on March 26, 2026, marking the platform's final European rollout and integrating TNT Sports as its new streaming home for live sports content. The move consolidates HBO's entertainment offerings with Warner Bros. Discovery's sports portfolio, allowing subscribers to access Premier League matches, UEFA Champions League games, FA Cup fixtures, rugby, UFC, tennis Grand Slams, and cycling events like the Tour de France in one service.

Existing TNT Sports subscribers can log in to HBO Max using their Discovery credentials without interruption, maintaining the monthly fee at 30.99 pounds. New options include a 12-month contract at 25.99 pounds per month or bundled plans combining sports with entertainment content from HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios. The platform is available via apps on smart TVs, mobile devices, gaming consoles, Sky, Virgin Media, EE TV, and Prime Video, though linear TV access for Sky and Virgin customers remains unchanged. Discovery now focuses solely on real-life entertainment and documentaries.

The launch coincides with high-profile sports events, including the FA...