American Ninja Warrior
Contestants run, jump, crawl, climb, hang, and swing through crazy obstacles as they compete to become the next American Ninja champion.
- 2009-2026
- 18 seasons
- G4
- Action & Adventure, Game Show, Reality, Sports
- TV-PG
Contestants run, jump, crawl, climb, hang, and swing through crazy obstacles as they compete to become the next American Ninja champion.
Season 18 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Western Regional Qualifying 1
Mon, Jun 8, 2026
Ninjas will face off head-to-head-to-head in side-by-side races
Episode 2
Western Regional Qualifying 2
Mon, Jun 15, 2026
The Western Regional Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas as ninjas compete for a spot in the all-new Regional Finals. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their Fastest Pick of the Night.
Episode 3
Western Regional Finals
Mon, Jun 22, 2026
The new Regional Finals begin as ninjas from the Western Region compete for a spot in the National Finals. The Tripleheader, a supersized three-lane racecourse, debuts as ninjas go head to head to head in side-by-side races.
Episode 4
Eastern Regional Qualifying 1
Mon, Jun 29, 2026
The Eastern Regional Qualifying rounds begin in Las Vegas as ninjas compete for a spot in the all-new Regional Finals. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their Fastest Pick of the Night.
Episode 5
Eastern Regional Qualifying 2
Mon, Jul 6, 2026
The Eastern Regional Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas as ninjas compete for a spot in the all-new Regional Finals. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their Fastest Pick of the Night.
Episode 6
Eastern Regional Finals
Mon, Jul 13, 2026
The Eastern Region ninjas compete for a spot in the National Finals. The Tripleheader makes a return as ninjas go head-to-head-to-head in high speed, side-by-side races.
Episode 7
Central Regional Qualifying 1
Mon, Jul 20, 2026
New competitors face an updated obstacle course in the Las Vegas regional qualifying rounds. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, with co-host Zuri Hall, choose their fastest competitor of the night.
Episode 8
Central Regional Qualifying 2
Mon, Jul 27, 2026
A new group of athletes from the central region competes as qualifying rounds conclude in Las Vegas. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, with co-host Zuri Hall, choose their fastest competitor of the night.
Episode 9
Central Regional Finals
Mon, Aug 3, 2026
Central region ninjas compete for national finals spots. Round 1 features two new obstacle courses, followed by the Tripleheader where the fastest ninjas face off in three-way competition.
Episode 10
National Finals 1
Mon, Aug 10, 2026