The Challenge
Each Challenge pits numerous cast members from past seasons of reality shows against each other, dividing them into two separate teams according to different criteria, such as gender, which show they first appeared on, whether or not they're veterans or rookies on the show, etc. The two teams compete in numerous missions in order to win prizes and advance in the overall game.
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Frequently asked questions about The Challenge
Where can I watch The Challenge in the United States?
The Challenge is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Challenge on Paramount Plus Premium?
Yes. The Challenge is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium in the United States, alongside Tubi TV.
Can I watch The Challenge for free?
The Challenge streams free with ads in the United States on Paramount Plus Premium and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Challenge?
The Challenge scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Challenge?
The Challenge stars T.J. Lavin, Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, Nurys Mateo, Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello, and Cara Maria Sorbello. Mary-Ellis Bunim is the creator and Jonathan Murray is the creator.
How many seasons of The Challenge are there?
The Challenge has 42 seasons and 654 episodes, and is ongoing.
How long does it take to watch all of The Challenge?
All 654 episodes of The Challenge add up to about 457 hours 48 minutes at roughly 42 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 229 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 114 days.
When is the next episode of The Challenge?
The next episode of The Challenge (season 42, episode 7) airs on September 9, 2026. Limelight can notify you when new episodes air.
What network is The Challenge on?
The Challenge airs on MTV and Paramount+, and is produced by Bunim/Murray Productions and Dualstar Productions.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.