The TV series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight started airing on HBO on January 18, 2026, with its first season running weekly until February 22, 2026.

When does A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms take place and air?

In‑universe timeline

In the Game of Thrones / House of the Dragon universe, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is set long before the main show:

  • It takes place about 89–100 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
  • It is also set roughly a century after the era covered by House of the Dragon.
  • The story follows Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall and his squire Aegon “Egg” Targaryen, who will later become King Aegon V.

So, in lore terms, it’s the “middle bridge” era: dragons are gone, the Targaryens still rule, and Westeros is relatively stable but full of local conflicts and tourneys.

Real‑world release dates

If your question is about “when does it air / when does it come out,” here’s the key info:

  • HBO ordered A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in April 2023 as a Game of Thrones live‑action spinoff based on the Dunk & Egg novellas.
  • Season 1 premiered on January 18, 2026, on HBO/HBO Max, with six episodes scheduled weekly through February 22, 2026.
  • The show was initially expected around late 2025 but was shifted to early 2026.

Season overview (airing schedule)

SeasonEpisodesPremierePlanned finale
16January 18, 2026February 22, 2026
[8][4] A second season has already been greenlit and is currently expected sometime in 2027, continuing Dunk and Egg’s travels across Westeros.

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