Want to watch Game of Thrones season 8 online or on demand? Here’s how to watch Game of Thrones on HBO Go and how to watch Game of Thrones on HBO Now.
Everyone wants to know who claims the Iron Throne, but not everyone wants to do it by sitting in front of their TV on Sunday nights. For those fans who want to stream Game of Thrones season 8, or who need to watch it on demand, here’s what other options HBO offers and how to use them.
The most popular option is HBO Go, which is the network’s app that can be utilized anywhere that you have an Internet connection. It’s easy to find out how to watch Game of Thrones on HBO Go. First, you need an existing HBO cable subscription; you can’t use the app without one.
If you’re streaming from a desktop or laptop computer, you can go directly to the website, sign in, and start playing almost immediately—unsurprisingly, the show is the first thing that pops up on the homepage. That means all you have to do is click the Iron Throne graphic and you can find all the current episodes right there.
Fans who want to watch on mobile will need to download the app, either through the iTunes Store (for iOS users) or Google Play Store (for Android). Sign in with your existing HBO subscription, and then find the show in the app list, though you’ll want to be connected to Wi-Fi or you could demolish your data plan with the episodes.
Then there’s how to watch Game of Thrones on HBO Now, which is a whole other process. Unlike Go, Now is a standalone product—you can purchase and use it separately without needing a cable subscription. Just visit the website and sign in or sign up (they’re conveniently offering a free trial for the first seven days, then you’ll be charged $14.99/month afterward).
HBO Now has its own separate app, which can be downloaded the same way that you get the app for HBO Go. However, be aware: if you’re just here to watch Game of Thrones, you don’t need both. Go is for people who are subscribed to HBO on cable TV; Now is for people who aren’t. Use the one that applies to you, and happy binge-watching!
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