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RuPaul's Drag Race UK 2026 (season 8): U.S. release date, episode schedule and where to watch

Season 8 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK airs from September 3, 2026 to November 5, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Quick answer

RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 8 premiered on September 3, 2026 on BBC One / BBC iPlayer (U.K.) and has 10 episodes.

Episode 10 is on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

U.S. premiere
September 3, 2026
Where
BBC (U.K.)
Time
Not announced
Episodes
10
Finale
November 5, 2026

Season 8 episode schedule (U.S.)

RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 8 U.S. episode schedule
Ep. U.S. date Time Status
1 [1] Time not announced Listed
2 [1] Time not announced Listed
3 [1] Time not announced Listed
4 [1] Time not announced Listed
5 [1] Time not announced Listed
6 [1] Time not announced Listed
7 [1] Time not announced Listed
8 [1] Time not announced Listed
9 [1] Time not announced Listed
10 [1] Time not announced Next

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 8

Where to watch RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 8 in the U.S.
WhereHowWhenNotes
BBC (U.K.) Streaming, weeklyAntenna / cable – Original U.K. run on BBC iPlayer. [1]

Common questions

How many seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race UK are there?

RuPaul's Drag Race UK has 8 seasons and 79 episodes listed, with the first airing on October 3, 2019.

Is RuPaul's Drag Race UK still on?

RuPaul's Drag Race UK is still running; the next episode is listed for November 5, 2026.

Where can I watch RuPaul's Drag Race UK?

RuPaul's Drag Race UK originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.

When is the next episode of RuPaul's Drag Race UK?

Episode 10 of season 8 is on Thursday, November 5, 2026 on BBC One / BBC iPlayer (U.K.).

When was the first episode of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 8?

Season 8 episode 1 premiered on Thursday, September 3, 2026 on BBC One / BBC iPlayer (U.K.).

About RuPaul's Drag Race UK

RuPaul's Drag Race UK is a reality series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2019 with 8 seasons and 79 episodes. RuPaul's Drag Race UK is still running; the next episode is listed for November 5, 2026.

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Sources

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