Howard Stern is taking The Howard Stern Show beyond SiriusXM.
HBO Max has struck a deal with Stern’s production company and SiriusXM to bring weekly filmed episodes of the long-running show to the streaming platform, giving Stern a new global video audience while he continues his SiriusXM run.
The move is more significant than a simple streaming deal. Stern’s SiriusXM schedule is also changing, with the radio show moving to a once-weekly live format. The HBO Max version will turn that weekly broadcast into a more focused video episode for streaming audiences.
When Will Howard Stern’s HBO Max Show Premiere?
The new HBO Max series is scheduled to debut Thursday, September 17, 2026.
The first episode will be available globally at 12:01 a.m. PT / 3:01 a.m. ET, with new episodes arriving on subsequent Thursdays.
That gives viewers a predictable weekly schedule rather than requiring them to follow Stern’s SiriusXM broadcast.
What Will the HBO Max Version of the Show Look Like?
The HBO Max series will not simply be a live simulcast of Stern’s SiriusXM program.
Instead, each week’s SiriusXM show will be adapted into a streamable video episode. That means viewers can expect Stern’s interviews, conversations, celebrity appearances and behind-the-scenes moments to be packaged specifically for HBO Max.
This is one of the biggest changes for longtime Stern listeners: the show is moving from primarily an audio-first experience toward a broader video format.
Stern himself said the SiriusXM program has historically offered only limited video glimpses. The HBO Max partnership will allow audiences to see more of the celebrity guests, staff interactions and conversations that have traditionally been heard rather than fully watched.
Howard Stern Is Not Leaving SiriusXM
The HBO Max deal does not mean Stern is abandoning SiriusXM.
His SiriusXM show is continuing, with the new season scheduled to begin Monday, September 14. SiriusXM has also confirmed that Stern’s contract continues through 2028.
Stern renewed his SiriusXM agreement in December 2025 for another three years. At the time, he emphasized that the arrangement would give him a more flexible schedule while allowing him to continue doing radio.
So the basic structure is becoming:
SiriusXM → live weekly Howard Stern show
HBO Max → weekly filmed/streaming version
That distinction is important because the HBO Max series is an expansion of Stern’s reach, not a replacement for his SiriusXM home.
Why Howard Stern Is Moving to a Weekly Format
The shift comes as Stern’s long-running SiriusXM operation undergoes significant changes.
Instead of producing multiple new shows each week, Stern is moving toward a more concentrated weekly schedule. Reports earlier this summer also indicated that roughly a dozen staff members had been laid off as the show prepared for the reduction.
At the same time, SiriusXM is changing its Howard Stern channel lineup.
Beginning September 1, Howard 101 is being removed from the lineup. Howard 100 will remain, while Radio Andy moves into the 101 channel position.
The changes have led to speculation about the future shape of Stern’s SiriusXM presence, but his new contract means the broadcaster is still committed to SiriusXM through 2028.
What Happens to Howard 101?
Howard 101 has traditionally been associated with Stern’s archival material, classic programming and older interviews.
SiriusXM’s new lineup removes the channel beginning September 1, while Howard 100 continues to carry Stern’s current programming. Radio Andy will move from channel 102 to 101.
That makes the HBO Max partnership particularly notable.
As SiriusXM simplifies Stern’s current programming structure, HBO Max is simultaneously giving his content another distribution platform.
Howard Stern’s New Era Is More Than a Streaming Deal
The HBO Max agreement changes the way audiences can consume Stern.
For years, the show’s biggest strength was its long-form radio format. Now, the same material can be repackaged visually and distributed to a much broader audience through a major streaming service.
HBO Max executives described Stern as a distinctive figure who has had a major influence on radio and media, while SiriusXM emphasized his ability to evolve and maintain a long-running audience.
For Stern, the deal also provides something radio alone cannot: a global video window into the show.
What About Robin Quivers and Stern’s Celebrity Guests?
Robin Quivers remains part of the SiriusXM show, and the new format is expected to preserve the conversational and interview-driven identity associated with Stern.
That could be particularly important for HBO Max because celebrity interviews and visual interactions can be repackaged for streaming in ways that traditional radio cannot.
Stern has specifically highlighted the opportunity to let audiences see more of the celebrities, musicians and staff members who appear on his program.
What Fans Should Expect
The biggest takeaway is that Howard Stern’s show is not disappearing — its distribution is changing.
Fans will still have SiriusXM for Stern’s live programming, while HBO Max will provide a weekly video version that can reach viewers who may never have subscribed to SiriusXM.
That could introduce Stern to a completely different audience while giving longtime listeners another way to experience the show.
And because the HBO Max series begins September 17, the change is coming quickly.
The Bottom Line
Howard Stern’s move to HBO Max represents a new phase for one of the most recognizable names in American radio.
The SiriusXM relationship remains intact through 2028, but the show is becoming more selective and weekly on radio while expanding into streaming video.
Starting September 17, HBO Max viewers will get a new way to watch The Howard Stern Show — while SiriusXM remains the show’s live home.
