American Ninja Warrior Renewed For Season 18 — Get Scoop On New Round Of Competition

NBC is going full send on American Ninja Warrior.

The network on Monday renewed the reality series for Season 18. Upon its return, the competition will introduce a new round featuring a supersized, three-lane racecourse, where ninjas will face off head-to-head-to-head in side-by-side races.  

Season 18 will continue to feature the all-racing format for the National Finals, where the winner will take home a grand prize of $250,000, which was first introduced in Season 17. Hosts Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall will return to call the action.

American Ninja Warrior Season 17 currently airs new episodes Mondays at 8/7c. Season 18 casting is already underway, with filming set to begin this fall. It is expected to air as part of NBC's Summer 2026 lineup.

Are you looking forward to more American Ninja Warrior? And how do you feel about the new competition element? Sound off in the comments!