Outlander is working really hard to compete with HBO's Game of Thrones this season.

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Starz's time-traveling drama will be airing in the same spring slot as the HBO fantasy series this year and the network is already planning for battle. According to The Scotsman on Tuesday, Starz is organizing a major premiere for the series in London on March 23.

The event will include a Q&A session with stars Caitriona (Claire) and Sam Heughan (Jamie), as well as a screening of the mid-season premiere.

Things Heat Up Between Claire & Jamie On 'Outlander'

To add promotional value and make the premiere a more interactive experience, producers are offering 25 pairs of tickets, free of charge, to fans looking to get a sneak peek at the action. The winners of these tickets will get to watch both the premiere and the Q&A via a live feed from the Grosvenor Cinema in the West End.

Filmed entirely in Scotland, Outlander has been both a blessing for the local community as well as the network. It has boosted tourism and has provided jobs for many working in the area.

Outlander follows strong, independent Claire as she is accidentally transported from her life in the 1940s to the Highlands during the 18th century. Based on the hit book series by Diana Gabaldon, the program has functioned as Starz's attempt to compete with the immense popularity of Game of Thrones.

Outlander will return on Starz for the remainder of its first season with episode 9 on Saturday, April 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

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