House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1 premieres on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET on HBO and HBO Max in the United States and Canada. For international viewers, the episode becomes available to stream on NOW, Sky Atlantic, and HBO Max at 2:00 AM BST on Monday, June 22.
Global Release Times for Episode 1
The following list provides release times for various time zones based on the Eastern Time premiere:
- United States (ET): 9:00 PM (June 21)
- Canada (ET): 9:00 PM (June 21)
- Brazil (Rio de Janeiro): 10:00 PM (June 21)
- United Kingdom (BST): 2:00 AM (June 22)
- Europe (CET): 3:00 AM (June 22)
- South Africa (Cape Town): 3:00 AM (June 22)
- India (New Delhi): 6:30 AM (June 22)
- Indonesia (Jakarta): 8:00 AM (June 22)
- Philippines (Manila): 9:00 AM (June 22)
- Hong Kong: 9:00 AM (June 22)
- Singapore: 9:00 AM (June 22)
- Australia (Perth): 9:00 AM (June 22)
- Australia (Sydney): 11:00 AM (June 22)
- Japan (Tokyo): 10:00 AM (June 22)
- New Zealand (Auckland): 1:00 PM (June 22)
New episodes will air weekly at the same time, with the season finale scheduled for August 9, 2026.
How to Watch House of the Dragon Season 3
In the United States, the series airs on HBO and streams on HBO Max. In the United Kingdom and Europe, viewers can watch on NOW, Sky Atlantic, and HBO Max. A subscription to these platforms is required. Episodes become available shortly after their US broadcast.
Season 3 Episode Count and Schedule
House of the Dragon season 3 consists of eight episodes, matching season 2. The full release schedule is as follows:
- Episode 1: June 21
- Episode 2: June 28
- Episode 3: July 5
- Episode 4: July 12
- Episode 5: July 19
- Episode 6: July 26
- Episode 7: August 2
- Episode 8: August 9
What to Expect in Season 3
The season 2 finale saw Alicent Hightower secretly travel to Rhaenyra Targaryen, offering King's Landing in exchange for her family's safety. However, Rhaenyra insists that Aegon must die, leaving the outcome unresolved. Season 3 will likely depict the Battle of the Gullet, a major conflict from the source material. Fans are eager to see how the Dance of the Dragons unfolds.
