Lions picked for 2022 version of 'Hard Knocks'

HBO's "Hard Knocks" will feature the Detroit Lions in the leadup to the 2022 season, the team announced Monday.

The five-episode season will debut on Aug. 9.

"We are excited about the opportunity to showcase the City of Detroit and the amazing culture we are building at the Lions," said Lions president Rod Wood. "HBO Sports and NFL Films are the best of the best, and we know they will be excellent partners in sharing our story with football fans around the world."

The Lions are entering their second season under head coach Dan Campell. The NFC North club went 3-13-1 last season and earned the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

"As 'Hard Knocks' enters its third decade inside NFL training camps, we are both thrilled and thankful for the opportunity to feature a historic franchise like the Lions," said NFL Films' Ken Rodgers. "The city, the culture, and the coaching staff in Detroit all have an exciting energy that will make the show must-watch television this summer."

HBO expanded its iconic series last year, following a team during the regular season for the first time. The subject of the mid-season edition of "Hard Knocks" has yet to be announced.