Pay Per View on HBO Max

HBO Max subscribers can purchase Pay-Per-View (PPV) events at HBOMax.com/aew or the HBO Max app on select devices.

Once purchased, you can watch PPV events on a supported device through the HBO Max app and at HBOMax.com. When you purchase a PPV event on HBO Max, you get exclusive replay access to the event for a limited time.

Unsupported devices

PPV events can't be purchased or watched on select devices. For more info, go to Unsupported devices for PPV events.

You can purchase PPV events at HBOMax.com or through the HBO Max app.

What you need

An active HBO Max base plan subscription
A device that supports PPV purchase
An accepted payment method

Note Payment methods vary by provider.

Steps to purchase

In HBO Max, find the PPV event you want and choose Watch for [price]. PPV events can be purchased on most supported devices. For more info, go to Unsupported devices for PPV purchases.
Review the event details, then choose Continue.
Do one of the following:
- Choose your payment method and then enter the security code (CVV) from your card.
  -or-
- Choose Edit and enter a new payment method.
  Note New payment methods are used for a one-time PPV charge and won't be saved to your account.
Choose Confirm & Pay Now.
You'll be charged the PPV event price plus applicable taxes. A receipt will be sent to your HBO Max account email.

When the event is live, go to the event page and choose Watch Live.

PPV events are billed separately from your HBO Max base plan subscription. PPV events purchased on the web at HBOMax.com are billed by us. PPV events purchased via the HBO Max app are billed by the on-device app store (e.g., Roku).

Note PPV events that you've purchased can't be downloaded.

PPV events can't be purchased on the following devices:

Android mobile devices
Cox Contour
Cox Contour Stream Player
VIZIO Smart TV*
Xfinity X1/Flex
Xumo Stream Box
Xumo TV

*PPV purchase and playback is not available on VIZIO Smart TVs.

If you have one of the above devices, you can purchase a PPV event at HBOMax.com/aew or on the HBO Max app on a supported device.

You can purchase 2 ways:

Do one of the following:
- Scan the QR code on your TV device with your phone.
- Go to HBOMax.com/aew.
Follow the steps on your device to complete your purchase.

Once purchased, you can watch PPV events on a supported device or at HBOMax.com.

You can watch your purchased PPV event on any supported device.

To watch a purchased event, choose the event and then Watch Live. If an event hasn't started yet, you'll see the scheduled start time and an option to Add to My List.

Player controls: You can pause, fast forward, rewind, and jump to the live moment using the Go Live button. For more info, go to HBO Max Player controls.
Devices: PPV events can be streamed on any supported device.
Quality: Depending on your device, you can watch PPV events in up to HD 1080p with SDR and Dolby Atmos audio.
Captions: To turn closed captions on or off, choose the Audio and Subtitles icon in the video player. Live event captions are available in English and are slightly delayed. To find out how to change the caption styling (e.g., font and size), go to Subtitles, captions, and audio.

PPV events may be rescheduled or canceled at any time. If a PPV event you've purchased through HBO Max is canceled or rescheduled, you'll receive a notification in HBO Max along with an email.

If you purchased a PPV event through us (HBOMax.com) and it is canceled or rescheduled:

Rescheduled: If you are not able to view the PPV event at the rescheduled time and would like to request a refund, please contact us.
Canceled: We will refund the amount paid.

If you purchased the PPV event through another provider, go to Can I get a refund?

Troubleshooting

If you can't purchase a PPV event, make sure that:

You have an active HBO Max base plan subscription
You're using an Adult profile
You're signed in to an account with an active HBO Max subscription.
You're using an accepted payment method.
You're using a device that supports PPV purchases.
Your provider supports PPV purchases.

PPV events can't be purchased on the following devices:

Cox Contour
Cox Contour Stream Player
VIZIO Smart TV*
Xfinity X1/Flex
Xumo Stream Box
Xumo TV

*PPV purchase and playback is not available on VIZIO Smart TVs.

If you have one of the above devices, you can purchase a PPV event at HBOMax.com/aew or on the HBO Max app on a supported device.

You can purchase 2 ways:

Do one of the following:
- Scan the QR code on your TV device with your phone.
- Go to HBOMax.com/aew.
Follow the steps on your device to complete your purchase.

Once purchased, you can watch PPV events on a supported device or at HBOMax.com.

If you've purchased a pay-per-view event but can't watch it when the event is live, check the following:

You're signed in to the correct HBO Max account.
You're using an Adult profile.
You have an active HBO Max base plan subscription.
You're streaming on a supported device. PPV playback is not supported on VIZIO Smart TVs.

Here's how to review your pay-per-view purchases:

Do one of the following:
- Web: Go to HBOMax.com/subscription and sign in to your account. Can't sign in?
- Phone, tablet, or computer: In HBO Max, choose your profile and then Subscription.
- TV Device: In HBO Max, choose the Settings icon and then Subscription.
Scroll down and choose Pay-Per-View Purchases. Here's you'll find a list of your PPV purchases.

If you still can't watch the PPV event you've purchased, please contact us.

Video playback problems

If a PPV event isn't playing as expected (e.g., an error or buffering), try the troubleshooting in the following articles: