The NFL and reality TV are colliding once more, and this time, HBO's "Hard Knocks" is making an unprecedented move by following the entire AFC North division—yes, that's the Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers all under the cinematic microscope. The Cincinnati Bengals are no strangers to the "Hard Knocks" spotlight, having been featured in 2009 and 2013, with the Baltimore Ravens kicking off the original series in 2001 and the Cleveland Browns stepping into the frame in 2018. The Pittsburgh Steelers get their inaugural taste of the "Hard Knocks" treatment.

Airing on Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. ET starting on, you guessed it, December 3rd, this series, documented by HBO, will chronicle the jostle for the AFC North crown during the nail-biting final six weeks of the NFL season. It will also glimpse the potentially fraught playoff journey for division winners and any wild-card contenders from the AFC North.

According to Cincinnati.com, the Bengals are set to make history this week by being included in HBO's newest season of "Hard Knocks." The show promises a closer-than-ever look into the lives of the teams battling it out in the AFC North. The weekly episodes will be made available on the cable network channel and HBO Max, ensuring fans don’t miss a beat of the behind-the-scenes action.

Meanwhile, for locals feeling a bit more communal in their viewing habits, HBO will host a premiere watch party at The Blind Pig where fans can indulge in giveaways and "other fun surprises. " Details of which were shared by both the Bengals and Bengals.com. This season is starting to take the shape of more than just a weekly television event—it's morphing into a fan phenomenon.

The Steelers may be the rookies in this "Hard Knocks" game, but the series is a veteran in creating buzz and bringing a humanizing lens to the gridiron giants. The anticipation for Tuesday’s premiere is palpable, and it's clear the Steelers are ready to showcase what makes them tick during crunch time, with the details of their first "Hard Knocks" voyage announced by FOX19.