Season 18
Episodes
S18 · E1 · 8 Jun 2026 · 84 min
Western Regional Qualifying 1
Ninjas from the western region kick off the qualifiers in Las Vegas 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.
S18 · E2 · 15 Jun 2026 · 84 min
Western Regional Qualifying 2
The western region 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.
S18 · E3 · 22 Jun 2026 · 84 min
Western Regional Finals
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, where ninjas go head-to-head-to-head in high speed, side by side races.
S18 · E4 · 29 Jun 2026 · 84 min
Eastern Regional Qualifying 1
The eastern region 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.
S18 · E5 · 6 Jul 2026 · 84 min
Eastern Regional Qualifying 2
The Eastern Regional Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas as ninjas compete for a spot in the all-new Regional Finals.
S18 · E6 · 13 Jul 2026 · 84 min
Eastern Regional Finals
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.
S18 · E7 · 20 Jul 2026 · 84 min
Central Regional Qualifying 1
A new group of ninjas enters the competition as the central regional qualifying rounds begin in Las Vegas with an updated obstacle course; hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their fastest pick of the night.
S18 · E8 · 27 Jul 2026 · 84 min
Central Regional Qualifying 2
A new group of ninjas from the central region hits the course as the qualifying rounds come to a close in Las Vegas; hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their fastest pick of the night.
S18 · E9 · 3 Aug 2026 · 84 min
Central Regional Finals
It's all or nothing as the remaining central region ninjas compete for a spot in the national finals; Round 1 features two new obstacle courses, followed by the Tripleheader, grouping the fastest ninjas as they go head-to-head-to-head.
S18 · E10 · 10 Aug 2026 · 84 min
National Finals 1
The national finals kick off with the top 60 athletes competing in head-to-head races as they attempt to become American Ninja Warrior champion.
S18 · E11 · 17 Aug 2026 · 84 min
National Finals 2
More ninjas take on the course as the national finals continue; the remaining competitors from across the country face off in a series of electrifying races with the hopes of being crowned ANW champion.
S18 · E12 · 24 Aug 2026 · 84 min
National Finals 3
The competition continues on the third night of the national finals; the remaining ninjas from across the country face off in a series of races with the hope of being crowned champion.
S18 · E13 · 31 Aug 2026 · 84 min
National Finals 4
It's down to the wire on the last night of the national finals where only one ninja can be crowned American Ninja Warrior champion; after a record-breaking season, the top four women ninjas compete for the title of Season 18 women's champion.
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