The hit fantasy TV series "Game of Thrones" is set to return to HBO for its sixth season on April 24.

The announcement was made by HBO, reports aceshowbiz.com.

On the same night, Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-nominated series "Silicon Valley" will return for a third season, followed by the fifth season of Julia Louis-Dreyfus-starring comedy "Veep".

The cable network has additionally set a premiere date for new series "Vinyl" from Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger and Terence Winter.

(Source: IANS)