HBO moves ‘Industry’ and ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ episodes to avoid Super Bowl clash

HBO moves next episodes of ‘Industry’ and ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ to avoid Super Bowl clash

HBO has announced it will release the next episodes of Industry and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms early on HBO Max to avoid a clash with Super Bowl Sunday. While both shows will air in their usual Sunday night timeslots on February 8, 2026, viewers can stream the episodes starting at 12:01 a.m. PT on Friday, February 6, allowing fans to watch without competing with football coverage.

Industry, currently in its fourth season, continues to follow the high-stakes world of financial power brokers. The series stars Myha’la, Marisa Abela, Kit Harington, Ken Leung, Max Minghella, Miriam Petche, Toheeb Jimoh, Charlie Heaton, Amy James-Kelly, Roger Barclay, Andrew Havill, Kiernan Shipka, Kal Penn, Jack Farthing, Stephen Campbell Moore, Claire Forlani and Edward Holcroft. The show has been praised for its mix of intense drama, globe-trotting intrigue, and compelling character arcs, and its mid-season episodes promise to deepen those storylines.

Meanwhile, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is the third series in George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones universe to air on HBO, following the Targaryen-centric spinoff House of the Dragon. The six-episode first season chronicles the adventures of the brave but naive Ser Duncan the Tall and his loyal squire, Egg, as they navigate the fantastical world of Westeros. The show stars Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Tanzyn Crawford, Daniel Ings and Sam Spruell. Fans can now catch episode four early on HBO Max before its scheduled broadcast.

The 60th Super Bowl, which will see the New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks, will air on NBC and Peacock starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday. By shifting these episodes to an earlier streaming release, HBO hopes to accommodate both avid series watchers and football fans without forcing viewers to choose between the two.

This scheduling adjustment highlights how networks are adapting to streaming habits and live-event television, ensuring audiences have flexibility while still maintaining traditional broadcast slots. Viewers can now enjoy both shows on their own schedules while keeping up with one of the year’s most-watched sporting events.