Returning to NBC alongside a thrilling lineup of summer programming,American Ninja WarriorSeason 16 is finally here.
The action-packed competition returns to showcase some of the world's most agile athletes pushing their bodies to the max as they attempt to claim the title of Total Victory. Competing for the $1 million grand prize, the blood-pumping competition boasts an impressive lineup of athletes all determined to crush a series of grueling obstacle courses. The Ninjas must dig deep and give everything they have to progress through the competition in hopes of seeing the mythic peak of Mt. Midoriyama. With each new season ofANW, the competition soars to new heights, and fans can't wait to see what Season 16 has in store.
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Find out everything to know aboutAmerican Ninja WarriorSeason 16, below:
When is the premiere ofAmerican Ninja WarriorSeason 16?
Get ready for a summer jam-packed with competition asAmerican Ninja Warrior16 premieresMonday, June 3, 2024, on NBC. The thrilling competition returns to NBC with the most elite athletes in the country competing on the world’s most difficult obstacle courses.
After the June 3 premiere, new episodes air Mondays at 8/7c on NBC and stream next day on Peaco*ck.
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Noah Meunier competes on American Ninja Warrior, Season 15 Episode 16. Photo: Elizabeth Morris/NBC
What's new aboutAmerican Ninja WarriorSeason 16?
Season 15marked the first time inANWhistory that we saw Ninjas competing against each other to qualify for the next stage of the competition. It was a thrilling development as Ninjas duked it out against rivals and friends, alike. Season 15 also made history as the first season to see aNinja claim Total Victory, so all eyes are on Season 16's lineup to see if they rise to the challenge.
Continuing with the major changes from last season, the Semi-Finals will challenge the Ninjas to race side-by-side and head-to-head across a high-stakes course with a spot in the National Finals at stake. All four stages in Vegas return, including the Stage 4 rope climb for $1 Million.
Kaden Lebsack appears on Season 15 of "American Ninja Warrior"
Who are of Hosts ofAmerican Ninja WarriorSeason 16?
HostsMatt IsemanandAkbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-HostZuri Hall, are back to call the action as the Ninjas make their way through the Qualifying and Semi-Final rounds in Los Angeles before moving to the National Finals in Las Vegas.
Weighing on the frontlines action is Hall, the brilliant sideline reporter who gets the honor of chatting with Ninjas directly following their exhilarating runs. Hall is also a correspondent for NBC'sAccess Hollywood.
Aside from being a famed actor and comedian, Iseman is one of the beloved Hosts ofAmerican Ninja Warrior. Outside of hostingANW, Iseman hosted Peaco*ck's daily morning show for the Tokyo 2021 and Beijing 2022 Olympics. NFL legend Gbajabiamila completes the dream team ofANW Hosts, coming to the panel after hostingNFL Fantasy Live.
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Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, hosts of American Ninja Warrior. Photo: Elizabeth Morris/NBC
Where can I watch new episodes ofAmerican Ninja WarriorSeason 16?
Don't miss a moment from Season 16 ofAmerican Ninja Warriorby watching episodes on Mondays onNBCand the next day onPeaco*ck.
“We keep making the course harder, and [the Ninjas] keep getting better. They keep training and it’s like the never-ending quest for us to push the limit,” Arthur Smith toldDeadlinein 2023. “They started with building courses in the backyard, that was reasonably early in the run. Now there’s Ninja gyms everywhere and then to Coaches and then to trainers. Now we have kids, who say, ‘I’m not going to play soccer. I’m doing Ninja.'”
Originally published Mar 18, 2024.
