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American Ninja Warrior
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American Ninja Warrior is an action-packed series that follows competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses in both qualifying and finals rounds across the country. Those that successfully complete a course in their designated region move on to the national finals round in Las Vegas, where they face a stunning four-stage course modeled after the famed Mt. Midoriyama in Japan.
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13 this season · 253 totals18e01 Western Regional Qualifying 1 2026-06-09 01:00
Western Regional Qualifying 1
Ninjas from the Western Region compete in the qualifiers for a spot in the all-new Regional Finals. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila select their Fastest Pick of the Night.
s18e02 Western Regional Qualifying 2 2026-06-16 01:00
Western Regional Qualifying 2
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.
s18e03 Western Regional Finals 2026-06-23 01:00
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 as ninjas go head to head to head in side-by-side races.
s18e04 Eastern Regional Qualifying 1 2026-06-30 01:00
Eastern Regional Qualifying 1
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.
s18e05 Eastern Regional Qualifying 2 2026-07-07 01:00
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. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their Fastest Pick of the Night.
s18e06 Eastern Regional Finals 2026-07-14 01:00
Eastern Regional Finals
The Regional Finals begin as ninjas from the Eastern Region compete for a spot in the National Finals. The Tripleheader, a supersized three-lane racecourse, makes a return as ninjas go head-to-head-to-head in high speed, side-by-side races.
s18e07 Central Regional Qualifying 1 2026-07-21 00:00
Central Regional Qualifying 1
An all-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.
s18e08 Central Regional Qualifying 2 2026-07-28 00:00
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. The hosts select their Fastest Pick of the Night.
s18e09 Central Regional Finals 2026-08-04 00:00
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, pairing the fastest ninjas as they go head-to-head-to-head.
s18e10 National Finals 1 2026-08-11 00:00
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.