Overview
- RTL airs the event nightly at 20:15 from Monday, January 5 through Friday, January 9, 2026, with the finale on Friday.
- Contestants who fail to reach €16,000 during the first four broadcasts are eliminated from contention for the finale.
- In the deciding show, Günther Jauch presents previously undisclosed betting options that can either secure prior earnings or risk them entirely.
- Episodes stream on RTL+ for time‑shifted viewing, with Basic at €5.99 and Premium at €8.99 per month as of December 2025, and no additional linear repeat is planned.
- Günther Jauch returns as host, and observers report slightly easier lower‑tier questions this week before difficulty intensifies at higher levels.