Get to know soccer’s first family in ‘The Real Rooneys’
Get to know soccer’s first family in ‘The Real Rooneys’
The new reality series follows Coleen and Wayne Rooney as they navigate the twists and turns of life.
Wayne Rooney wants to let viewers see a different side of himself. Captain of the English national soccer team from 2014 through 2017, Rooney and his wife Coleen are letting fans into their lives in the new series “The Real Rooneys” which debuts on Hulu on Thursday, Sept. 24. The series will follow the Rooney family through a year of their lives, with candid moments and laughs aplenty. Stream the series with a subscription to Hulu.
How to watch ‘The Real Rooneys’
- When: Premieres Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at 3:01 a.m. ET
- TV: Hulu
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to Hulu.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘The Real Rooneys’
When do episodes of ‘The Real Rooneys’ come out?
The first eight episodes of “The Real Rooneys” Season 1 will be available to stream on Hulu starting at 3:01 a.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 24. The final two episodes of the season will debut on Thursday, Oct. 1.
What is the full episode schedule for ‘The Real Rooneys’?
| Date | Time (ET) | Episode | Outlet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Sept. 24 | 3:01 a.m. | Episode 1 | Hulu |
| Thursday, Sept. 24 | 3:01 a.m. | Episode 2 | Hulu |
| Thursday, Sept. 24 | 3:01 a.m. | Episode 3 | Hulu |
| Thursday, Sept. 24 | 3:01 a.m. | Episode 4 | Hulu |
| Thursday, Sept. 24 | 3:01 a.m. | Episode 5 | Hulu |
| Thursday, Sept. 24 | 3:01 a.m. | Episode 6 | Hulu |
| Thursday, Sept. 24 | 3:01 a.m. | Episode 7 | Hulu |
| Thursday, Sept. 24 | 3:01 a.m. | Episode 8 | Hulu |
| Thursday, Oct. 1 | 3:01 a.m. | Episode 9 | Hulu |
| Thursday, Oct. 1 | 3:01 a.m. | Episode 10 | Hulu |
Why watch ‘The Real Rooneys’ on Hulu?
“The Real Rooneys” is exclusively debuting on Hulu in the United States. Viewers can watch titles like the new season of “American Horror Story,” “Only Murders in the Building,” and other hit originals, as well as next-day streams of primetime content from ABC and Fox, and plenty more.
Can you watch ‘The Real Rooneys’ for free?
No, Hulu no longer offers a 30-day free trial to new subscribers. The streamer’s cheapest plan is its ad-supported tier for $12 per month, but for $13 per month, viewers can bundle Hulu with Disney+ and watch “The Real Rooneys” and other Hulu content directly from the Disney+ app.
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Watch the trailer for ‘The Real Rooneys’
What is ‘The Real Rooneys’ about?
Legendary soccer star Wayne Rooney and famed TV personality Coleen Rooney want to let viewers know what it’s really like to be them. They welcome cameras into their home in a year of big changes, with Wayne stepping away from soccer management and Coleen embracing the biggest opportunities of her career.
The series will follow along with the roller-coaster emotions of married life, as well as the challenges of raising four boys, with eldest son Kai pursuing his own soccer dreams. From their Cheshire home to the beaches of Barbados, Disneyland Paris and the snowy Alps, this is one of Britain’s most famous families as never seen before: warm, funny and authentic.
The Real Rooneys
A candid glimpse into the Rooneys’ world as soccer legend Wayne juggles dad duties and former England captain’s wife Coleen balances motherhood with business ambitions.