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American Ninja Warrior 2026 (season 18): U.S. release date, episode schedule and where to watch

Season 18 of American Ninja Warrior aired from June 8, 2026 to August 31, 2026 on NBC (13 episodes).

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Quick answer

American Ninja Warrior season 18 ran from June 8, 2026 to August 31, 2026 on NBC (13 episodes).

U.S. premiere: June 8, 2026
Where: NBC
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 13
Finale: August 31, 2026

Season 18 episode schedule (U.S.)

American Ninja Warrior season 18 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Western Regional Qualifying 1	Mon, Jun 8, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Western Regional Qualifying 2	Mon, Jun 15, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Western Regional Finals	Mon, Jun 22, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Eastern Regional Qualifying 1	Mon, Jun 29, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Eastern Regional Qualifying 2	Mon, Jul 6, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Eastern Regional Finals	Mon, Jul 13, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Central Regional Qualifying 1	Mon, Jul 20, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Central Regional Qualifying 2	Mon, Jul 27, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Central Regional Finals	Mon, Aug 3, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	National Finals 1	Mon, Aug 10, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	National Finals 2	Mon, Aug 17, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	National Finals 3	Mon, Aug 24, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	National Finals 4	Mon, Aug 31, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Broadcast times are the network's national slot and your local station may differ. Streaming times are converted to your time zone when your browser allows it.

Where to watch season 18

Where to watch American Ninja Warrior season 18 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
NBC	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	June 8, 2026 – August 31, 2026	Original U.S. run on NBC. [1]

Common questions

How many seasons of American Ninja Warrior are there?

American Ninja Warrior has 18 seasons and 245 episodes listed, with the first airing on December 12, 2009.

Is American Ninja Warrior still on?

American Ninja Warrior is still running; its most recent episode aired on August 31, 2026.

Where can I watch American Ninja Warrior?

American Ninja Warrior originally aired on NBC in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check NBC's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.

When was the first episode of American Ninja Warrior season 18?

Season 18 episode 1 premiered on Monday, June 8, 2026 on NBC.

About American Ninja Warrior

American Ninja Warrior is an action and sports series that aired on NBC, running since 2009 with 18 seasons and 245 episodes. American Ninja Warrior is still running; its most recent episode aired on August 31, 2026.

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