HBO Max and Netflix unveil August 2026 streaming lineups

HBO Max’s August 2026 schedule includes live sports such as the Poker World Series in Las Vegas (August 4‑6), the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham (August 10‑16) and the FedEx St. Jude Championship tennis tournament in Memphis (August 13‑16). Documentary series feature "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks" and the wildlife‑crime series "Monsters of God", while Portuguese‑language films also appear.

Netflix’s August 2026 additions feature the continuation of the thriller series Outer Banks (premiering August 20), season 3 of the satire 1670, new episodes of the youth drama "Eu e os Rapazes da Família Walter", and a range of international titles including the anime "The Ribbon Hero", Korean drama "Doce Amor" and an adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez’s novel "Cem Anos de Solidão". A documentary on football manager José Mourinho examines his rise to prominence, and live‑sport coverage includes WWE SummerSlam and MLB’s "Field of Dreams" series (Phillies vs. Twins on August 13).