AKOTSK Episode Dates & Release Time (2026) | HBO/Max
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode Schedule (All Dates) + Release Time
Last updated: February 22, 2026
If you’re trying to plan your watch party (or avoid spoilers until you’re home), here’s the complete A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 episode schedule—every date plus the standard weekly release time. There was one big exception: Episode 4 hit Max early to avoid Super Bowl Sunday.
Quick Release Time (U.S.)
- Standard weekly drop: Sundays at 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT)
- One-off change: Episode 4 streamed early on Max at 3:01 a.m. ET (12:01 a.m. PT) on Friday, Feb 6, 2026
Full Episode Schedule (Season 1): All Dates + Release Time
| Episode | Title | U.S. Release Date | Release Time (ET) | Release Time (PT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | The Hedge Knight | Sunday, Jan 18, 2026 | 10:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | Premiere |
| Episode 2 | Hard Salt Beef | Sunday, Jan 25, 2026 | 10:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | Weekly release |
| Episode 3 | The Squire | Sunday, Feb 1, 2026 | 10:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | Weekly release |
| Episode 4 | Seven | Friday, Feb 6, 2026 | 3:01 a.m. | 12:01 a.m. | Max early drop (special schedule change) |
| Episode 4 | Seven | Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 | 10:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | Regular HBO/Max Sunday slot (linear airing) |
| Episode 5 | In the Name of the Mother | Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 | 10:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | Back to the normal Sunday schedule |
| Episode 6 | The Morrow | Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 | 10:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | Season finale |
Tip: If you’re traveling, remember daylight savings rules can shift the clock in different countries—so it’s safest to anchor to 10:00 p.m. Eastern for the U.S. Sunday releases.
Official Announcement (X / Twitter)
If you want the earliest “official” confirmation for the premiere window and rollout, the franchise social accounts and HBO/Max press releases are usually the fastest source—especially when schedules get tweaked for major live events.
Trailer / Panel Video (YouTube)
If you’re coming from Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon, this series is intentionally more “on-the-road” and character-focused—so it rewards weekly viewing: you get more time to sit with the moral choices, the smallfolk point-of-view, and the slow-burn political fallout around the tourney.
Instagram Post (Max)
The easiest way to avoid getting spoiled is to mute the show’s hashtags and keywords on your social feeds on Sundays before 10 p.m. ET—because clips, reaction posts, and “ending explained” threads usually hit within minutes of release.
What Reddit Theories Say About This Schedule Change
The Episode 4 early-drop was the kind of thing Reddit spots instantly (and debates endlessly): whether it’s a smart move to dodge a ratings monster night, or a sign that a network is protecting a finale-level moment.
(Spoilers Extended) A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Episode 1 Post-Episode Discussion
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Official Final Trailer
How Many Episodes Are in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
Season 1 is a compact six-episode run, which is why having the full calendar in one place helps: it’s easy to miss a week and accidentally walk into finale spoilers.
FAQ: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Release Time
What time do new episodes release on HBO/Max?
The regular weekly release time is 10:00 p.m. ET on Sundays (7:00 p.m. PT). Episode 4 was the exception, streaming early on Max at 3:01 a.m. ET on Friday, Feb 6, 2026.
Did the episode schedule change this season?
Yes—Episode 4 had an early streaming release ahead of its normal Sunday airing. Everything else followed the standard weekly cadence through the Feb 22, 2026 finale.
Will there be a Season 2?
HBO renewed the show for Season 2, with the next season expected in 2027.
Related Content Ideas (Good for Internal Linking)
- How A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms fits into the Game of Thrones timeline (Dunk & Egg era explained)
- Dunk & Egg reading order: what to read after Season 1
- Episode-by-episode spoiler-free recaps (who’s who at Ashford Meadow)
- Best “Trial of Seven” moments (and why it matters for Westerosi law)