American Ninja Warrior — Season 18
10 episodesFirst aired 8 June 2026
E1Western Regional Qualifying 1
Jun 20261h 24m
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.
- E2
Western Regional Qualifying 2
Jun 20261h 24m
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.
- E3
Western Regional Finals
Jun 20261h 24m
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.
- E4
Eastern Regional Qualifying 1
Jun 20261h 24m
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.
- E5
Eastern Regional Qualifying 2
Jul 20261h 24m
The Eastern Regional Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas as ninjas compete for a spot in the all-new Regional Finals.
- E6
Eastern Regional Finals
Jul 20261h 24m
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.
- E7
Central Regional Qualifying 1
Jul 20261h 24m
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.
- E8
Central Regional Qualifying 2
Jul 20261h 24m
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.
- E9
Central Regional Finals
Aug 20261h 24m
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.
- E10
National Finals 1
Aug 20261h 24m
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.
