“Hard Knocks” is one of the most popular and beloved shows among NFL fans, offering rare behind-the-scenes access and deep insights into team dynamics, training camp battles, and player personalities, delivering standout content year after year.
The NFL has officially announced the teams that will be featured in the upcoming editions of “Hard Knocks,” both for the preseason and the regular season, and this year’s lineup promises to deliver one of the most compelling and entertaining seasons of the series in recent memory.
‘Hard Knocks’ Featured Teams for 2025 Announced
The team selected to be featured during the 2025 preseason edition of “Hard Knocks” is the Buffalo Bills, marking the franchise’s first-ever appearance on the show. The series will follow the team’s full preparation for the upcoming season, offering a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most talented yet pressure-filled rosters in the NFL.
Buffalo presents a wealth of compelling storylines. The team featured the 2024 league MVP and reached the AFC Championship Game, but for the fourth time, was eliminated by the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs. Many around the league question whether the current regime can ever get over the Chiefs hurdle, and Hard Knocks will give fans an inside view of how that mounting pressure is handled during training camp.
In 2024, “Hard Knocks” followed the Chicago Bears through the preseason, capturing the arrival of No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams. That same year, the series also featured the New York Giants during the offseason edition, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the departure of Saquon Barkley and the team’s draft process.
The #Bills will be on Hard Knocks this summer for the training camp version.
The NFC East — Giants, Eagles, Cowboys and Commanders — will be the Hard Knocks: In Season edition.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) May 21, 2025
For the in-season edition of “Hard Knocks”, the series will follow the NFC East, and the choice couldn’t be more fitting. Viewers will get a front-row seat to the 2025 seasons of the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Washington Commanders, in what’s consistently one of the NFL’s most competitive and heated divisions. The storylines heading into the year are as compelling as ever.
With the Eagles coming off a Super Bowl title and the Commanders reaching the NFC Championship Game, the pressure is mounting on the Cowboys. The five-time Super Bowl champions haven’t even reached an NFC title game since their last championship run in 1995. Meanwhile, the Giants are building a more competitive roster, having selected a new quarterback in the draft and adding veteran Russell Wilson to the mix.
In 2024, the AFC North was featured, producing one of the most tightly contested divisional races in recent memory. Aside from the Browns, every team had high-stakes moments, with the Bengals fighting for playoff contention, Lamar Jackson delivering another MVP-caliber season, and the Steelers putting together yet another winning year under Mike Tomlin.
Produced by HBO, “Hard Knocks” promises to deliver another must-watch season, building on the momentum of last year’s successful run and giving fans a deeper look at one of the NFL’s most dramatic divisions.