Overview

• RTL launched the anniversary season on September 19 after an early RTL+ window, with weekly Friday broadcasts running to the December 5 finale.
• The opener drew 1.41 million viewers and a 14.7% share among 14–49-year-olds, according to AGF SCOPE data reported by DWDL.de.
• Frank Buschmann confirmed this will be his final season in the commentary booth, closing his long-running partnership with Jan Köppen and Laura Wontorra.
• New obstacles debut in the qualifiers, including Schleudergang and Rad-Weg, and the upgraded Wall 2.0 offers a semifinal spot plus €5,000 to those who beat it.
• RTL extends the franchise with Ninja Warrior Germany Kids Academy, streaming from October 5 on RTL+ before a TOGGO TV launch on October 12, following 11 youths with the top four reaching the original course finale.