American Ninja Warrior Season 18
- Premiered Jun 8, 2026
- 13 episodes
Episodes
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1. Western Regional Qualifying 1
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.
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2. Western Regional Qualifying 2
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.
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3. 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, where ninjas go head-to-head-to-head in high speed, side by side races.
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4. Eastern Regional Qualifying 1
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.
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5. 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.
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6. Eastern Regional Finals
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.
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7. Central Regional Qualifying 1
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.
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8. 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; hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their fastest pick of the night.
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9. 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, grouping the fastest ninjas as they go head-to-head-to-head.
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10. 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.
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11. National Finals 2
More ninjas take on the course as the national finals continue; the remaining competitors from across the country face off in a series of electrifying races with the hopes of being crowned ANW champion.
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12. National Finals 3
The competition continues on the third night of the national finals; the remaining ninjas from across the country face off in a series of races with the hope of being crowned champion.
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13. National Finals 4
It's down to the wire on the last night of the national finals where only one ninja can be crowned American Ninja Warrior champion; after a record-breaking season, the top four women ninjas compete for the title of Season 18 women's champion.
Episode information from TMDB. Air dates are for the original broadcast or release.