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NBC Renews American Ninja Warrior for Season 18 With Three-Lane Racecourse

Filming begins this fall in Las Vegas with casting under way for a supersized three-lane racecourse.

American Ninja Warrior returns for season 18.
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Overview

  • NBC has ordered Season 18 of American Ninja Warrior with production set to start this fall in Las Vegas.
  • Casting for the upcoming season is under way, inviting athletes to take on the redesigned course.
  • The new supersized three-lane racecourse will feature head-to-head-to-head obstacle races to intensify the knockout bracket format.
  • Hosts Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall will all return to guide competitors through the challenges.
  • Competitors will vie for a $250,000 grand prize when the season premieres in summer 2026 after Season 17 drew 23 million viewers on NBC and Peacock.