Episode 1
Western Regional Qualifying 1
June 8, 2026
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.
Episode 2
Western Regional Qualifying 2
June 15, 2026
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.
Episode 3
Western Regional Finals
June 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, where ninjas go head-to-head-to-head in high speed, side by side races.
Episode 4
Eastern Regional Qualifying 1
June 29, 2026
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.
Episode 5
Eastern Regional Qualifying 2
July 6, 2026
The Eastern Regional Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas as ninjas compete for a spot in the all-new Regional Finals.
Episode 6
Eastern Regional Finals
July 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
July 20, 2026
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.
Episode 8
Central Regional Qualifying 2
July 27, 2026
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.
Episode 9
Central Regional Finals
August 3, 2026
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.
Episode 10
National Finals 1
August 10, 2026
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.
Episode 11
National Finals 2
August 17, 2026
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.
Episode 12
National Finals 3
August 24, 2026
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.
Episode 13
National Finals 4
August 31, 2026
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.
