Blackout restrictions on HBO Max
Depending on your location, some live sports games can't be streamed due to league blackout policies. A game may be unavailable in a location regardless of where it's being played.
To find out if you can watch a game from your location, go to our Digital Assistant Game lookup tool. If you enter your ZIP Code, we'll let you know if you can watch the game from your location.
If a live game is unavailable at your location, you'll get a blackout restriction message when you try to watch it. If a game is blacked out for your location, check your local listings to find out where the event is being broadcast in your area.
'This event is blacked out in your location' message
If you're getting a 'This event is blacked out in your location' message when you try to watch a game, there may be a blackout restriction for your location.
If you don't think you should be getting a blackout restriction message, choose the device you're using and follow the steps below.
