'Hard Knocks' 2021 schedule: How to watch, stream training camp show with Dallas Cowboys on DAZN in Canada

The Dallas Cowboys are the featured team on "Hard Knocks" for the third time.

The award-winning NFL training camp series focuses its cameras on the Cowboys ahead of the 2021 season, with the promise of big-time drama and unparalleled access to the team's preparations for a potentially pivotal season in the franchise's history.

Dallas missed the playoffs last season, meaning expectations for the second year under head coach Mike McCarthy have increased. McCarthy will welcome back Dak Prescott with open arms after the quarterback missed most of last season with an ankle injury, and "Hard Knocks" viewers will get to see just how Prescott's return is handled. 

Meanwhile, Ezekiel Elliott will look to rebound from a relative down year (by his own lofty standards), and the preseason could play a big part in getting the three-time Pro Bowler back to the top of his game.

The Cowboys are now the leader in "Hard Knocks" appearances, but they've also missed the playoff in each of the prior year's during which they were the focus of the long-running show. McCarthy and Co. will look to reverse that trend — but first, the preseason.

Here's how you can catch "Hard Knocks" this season in Canada.

'Hard Knocks' start date: When does it premiere in 2021?

"Hard Knocks" premieres Tuesday, Aug. 10 on HBO Max in the United States with new one-hour episodes coming weekly for the duration of training camp and the preseason. 

Each episode will be available to stream on DAZN in Canada the Thursday after it airs on HBO, making the first episode available on Thursday, Aug. 12.

'Hard Knocks' series schedule in Canada

'Hard Knocks' preview: Season 16

Here's the HBO trailer for the season featuring training shots of the two LA teams interspersed with those of the new stadium.

Can I watch 'Hard Knocks' for free?

In Canada, DAZN offers new customers a free trial period. You can learn how to sign up for a free trial here .

The free-trial period includes access to all of DAZN's live and on-demand programming.

Following the free trial, a monthly subscription to DAZN is $20 CAD a month and an annual subscription is $150 CAD.

Current subscribers have "Hard Knocks" included at no extra cost.

What is DAZN?

DAZN is a global sports streaming service that offers coverage of every NFL game and RedZone in Canada, both live and on demand.

Football fans in Canada also can enjoy 24/7 streaming of the NFL Network on DAZN, which includes complete coverage of the NFL Draft, Scouting Combine and Free Agency.

DAZN also airs every match from Champions League, Europa League and Premier League soccer. In addition, DAZN has the rights to championship boxing and MMA events, WTA tour events, MLB Network and more.

What devices are supported by DAZN?

DAZN has apps available for all of the following platforms: Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Amazon Fire Tablet, Android Phone & Tablet, iPhone & iPad, Android TV, LG, Smart TV, Panasonic Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, SmartCast, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Roku.

It is also available on web browsers at DAZN.com.

How have 'Hard Knocks' featured teams fared?

As noted above, the Cowboys are now the first team to be featured three times. They missed the playoffs each of the first two times.

*Made playoffs