Where is HBO Max available?

HBO Max is not offered in 80 of the 130 countries we track. Updated November 2026.

HBO Max launched in Germany, Italy and six more countries in January 2026 and in the UK and Ireland in March 2026. In Canada, India, Japan and the Gulf, HBO shows stream on partner services instead.

Is HBO Max safe?

Not offered 80

The company doesn't offer HBO Max in these countries. That is not government censorship.

Afghanistan
Algeria
Angola
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Bhutan
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Chad
China
Cuba
DR Congo
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Georgia
Ghana
Guinea
India
Iran
Iraq
Ivory Coast
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Libya
Malawi
Maldives
Mali
Mauritania
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
New Zealand
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
Oman
Pakistan
Palestine
Qatar
Russia
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Works Works now, with history

Germany
Launched January 2026.
Italy
Launched January 2026.
United Kingdom
Launched March 2026.

HBO Max works normally in 50 countries

The 3 VPNs that fit HBO Max

HBO Max reached over 100 countries in 2026 but is still missing in Canada, India, Japan, South Korea and most of Africa and the Middle East, where HBO shows go to local partners.

Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.

NordVPN

Largest network of the six, with the NordWhisper protocol for networks that inspect traffic.

For strict networks: NordWhisper or obfuscated servers.

Try NordVPN

Surfshark

Unlimited devices on one plan, with NoBorders mode that switches on in restrictive regions.

For strict networks: NoBorders mode.

Try Surfshark

ExpressVPN

Obfuscation is switched on automatically on every server, so there is no special mode to find.

For strict networks: automatic obfuscation (with the protocol on Automatic).

Try ExpressVPN

Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs CyberGhost, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN

CyberGhost

Servers labelled for specific streaming services and a 45-day refund window on longer plans.

For strict networks: a nearby server (CyberGhost has no stealth mode).

Try CyberGhost

Private Internet Access

Open-source apps, unlimited devices and servers in every US state, at a low price.

For strict networks: the Shadowsocks proxy option.

Try Private Internet Access

Proton VPN

Swiss-based with open-source apps and a free tier, plus a Stealth protocol for restrictive networks.

For strict networks: the Stealth protocol.

Try Proton VPN

We earn a commission if you buy a VPN through our links. It never changes what we report as blocked. How we pick and how we make money

Questions people ask

Is HBO Max blocked anywhere?

None of the 130 countries we track fully blocks HBO Max right now. See the list on this page for partial and age restrictions.

Where is HBO Max not available?

HBO Max is not offered in 80 of the countries we track, including Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus and 72 more.

Which VPN is best for HBO Max?

Our picks are NordVPN, Surfshark and ExpressVPN. Picked for streaming and everyday privacy. Open your country's page to see which one is connecting there this week.

Is it OK to use a VPN with HBO Max?

HBO Max reached over 100 countries in 2026 but is still missing in Canada, India, Japan, South Korea and most of Africa and the Middle East, where HBO shows go to local partners.

Ratings and comments

–/5

0 verified member ratings

5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Was this page accurate and useful? Ratings and comments come only from members who confirmed their email, one rating per account, so the score can't be stuffed.

Create a free account Sign in

No comments yet. Members who tried this in practice help everyone.