Quick answer · Season 42
The Challenge season 42 ran from August 5, 2026 to October 28, 2026 on Paramount+ (14 episodes).
- U.S. premiere
- August 5, 2026
- Where
- Paramount+
- Time
- Not announced
- Episodes
- 14
- Finale
- October 28, 2026
Where to watch The Challenge season 42 in the U.S.
| Where | How | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount+ | Streaming, weeklySubscription | – | [1] |
Season 42 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Return to Cutthroat | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 2 | Crying Won't Get You Off This Roof | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 3 | Keep My Name Out Your Mouth | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 4 | Say It To My Face | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 5 | Down & Dirty | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 6 | Leave Room For Jesus | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 7 | You Need Me | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 8 | Is This Safe? | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 9 | A Captain's Worst Nightmare | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 10 | Trial By Combat | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 11 | Underwear Gate | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 12 | Participation Trophies | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 13 | The Final Part 1 | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 14 | The Final Part 2 | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.
About The Challenge
The Challenge is an action and adventure series on Paramount+ that first aired in 1998. Season 42 began on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, with new episodes weekly.
Season 42: Season 42 of The Challenge on Paramount+.
- Network / service: Paramount+ (first aired June 1, 1998)
- Official site: mtv.com
- Main cast over the series (TVmaze): T.J. Lavin (Host)
All seasons
Season 42
Season completeSeason 42 of The Challenge on Paramount+.
Season 41
StreamingSeason 41 aired from 2025-07-23 to 2025-12-17.
Common questions
When does The Challenge season 42 come out?
The season premiere is listed for Wednesday, August 5, 2026 on Paramount+, and the finale is listed for Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Schedules can change; the table above is updated daily.
How many episodes are in season 42?
TVmaze lists 14 episodes for season 42.
Where can I watch The Challenge?
The Challenge airs on Paramount+. Paid subscription; some plans include live CBS.
When was the first episode of The Challenge season 42?
Season 42 episode 1 premiered on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 on Paramount+.
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Sources
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Update history
- Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.
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