American Ninja Warrior - Season 18

First aired: 6/8/2026 8 episodes

Episodes

1. Western Regional Qualifying 1

Aired: 6/8/2026

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.

2. Western Regional Qualifying 2

Aired: 6/15/2026

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.

3. Western Regional Finals

Aired: 6/22/2026

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.

4. Eastern Regional Qualifying 1

Aired: 6/29/2026

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.

5. Eastern Regional Qualifying 2

Aired: 7/6/2026

The Eastern Regional Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas as ninjas compete for a spot in the all-new Regional Finals.

6. Eastern Regional Finals

Aired: 7/13/2026

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.

7. Central Regional Qualifying 1

Aired: 7/20/2026

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.

8. Central Regional Qualifying 2

Aired: 7/27/2026

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.