How to Watch Hometown Giants on Prime Video: Release Date, Episodes and What the Hockey Docuseries Covers
Hometown Giants premieres on Prime Video on Friday, October 16, 2026, with all six episodes available at once. The docuseries follows singer Michael Bublé and TV host Drew Scott as part-owners of the Vancouver Giants, a Western Hockey League team full of teenagers chasing an NHL career.
The series streams only on Prime Video, worldwide, so it isn't on a DIRECTV channel. Prime Video comes preloaded on DIRECTV Gemini devices, and you'll need a Prime membership or a Prime Video subscription to watch.
What Hometown Giants is about
The show covers the Giants' 2025-26 season. Bublé and Scott set out to rebuild a franchise that hasn't won a championship since 2007, with a new head coach and general manager running hockey operations. Cameras follow front-office decisions, roster-shaping trades and the pressure of a season that could go either way.
Off the ice, it's a coming-of-age story. The players are teenagers living away from home, finishing high school and dealing with first relationships, all while knowing only a few of them will reach the NHL. Amazon says the season includes a grueling 15-day road trip, a trade deadline that puts top prospect Ryan Lin in the spotlight, Torretto Marrelli fighting to keep his spot, and injuries that threaten the whole run.
Hometown Giants at a glance
| Premiere | Friday, October 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 6, all released the same day |
| Where to watch | Prime Video only, in more than 240 countries and territories |
| Team | Vancouver Giants (Western Hockey League) |
| Featured owners | Michael Bublé and Drew Scott |
| Season covered | 2025-26 |
| Producers | Scott Brothers Entertainment with Amazon MGM Studios |
Why major junior hockey matters to NHL fans
The WHL is one of the main pipelines to the NHL, and many players on this season's NHL rosters came up through junior teams like the Giants. If you follow prospects, Hometown Giants shows what the years before the draft look like up close. For the pro side of the sport this fall, our 2026-27 NHL season guide covers every national TV partner, and how to watch Gavin McKenna and the Maple Leafs in the U.S. tracks one of the league's most watched young players.
How to watch Hometown Giants on your TV with DIRECTV
Open the Prime Video app on a DIRECTV Gemini device, smart TV or streaming stick and search "Hometown Giants." Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime membership, which Amazon lists at $14.99 a month or $139 a year in the U.S. Amazon also offers 50% off memberships for young adults and for people who qualify through government assistance programs.
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Frequently asked questions
When does Hometown Giants come out on Prime Video?
All six episodes of Hometown Giants are available on Prime Video starting Friday, October 16, 2026.
How many episodes of Hometown Giants are there?
The first season has six episodes, and Prime Video is releasing all of them on the same day.
What team is Hometown Giants about?
It follows the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League during the 2025-26 season, with Michael Bublé and Drew Scott as part-owners.
Is Hometown Giants on DIRECTV?
It is a Prime Video original, so it is not on a DIRECTV channel. Prime Video comes preloaded on DIRECTV Gemini devices, and you need a Prime membership or Prime Video subscription to watch.
How much does Prime Video cost to watch Hometown Giants?
Prime Video is included with Amazon Prime, which Amazon lists at $14.99 a month or $139 a year in the U.S. Discounted memberships are available for young adults and qualifying government assistance recipients.
Questions about NHL Network, regional sports or streaming apps on DIRECTV? Call 1-855-690-9884.
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