So, It Turns Out You Have to Pay to Compete on 'American Ninja Warrior' (2024)

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Do you have to pay to compete in American Ninja Warrior? ›

How much do contestants get paid to compete on 'American Ninja Warrior'? Plus, how you can apply to be on the NBC reality show. Wouldn't it be nice to stop working and collect millions of dollars for competing on a reality TV show?

According to NBC, the ninja who completes all four final obstacles takes home a whopping $1 million. Interestingly enough, American Ninja Warrior doesn't allocate the $1 million prize fund to a winner in every single season of the show. In most seasons, no one completes the final obstacles.

To date, only Geoff Britten, Isaac Caldiero, and Drew Drechsel have conquered Mount Midoriyama and achieved Total Victory. Caldiero and Drechsel are the only competitors to win the cash prize of $1,000,000. Britten was awarded the title of "First American Ninja Warrior".

The top 15-17 Ninjas move on to the National Finals. A minimum of 15 will always advance in each region. A minimum of two women will advance to the National Finals. The top 15 Ninjas who either complete the course or go the farthest with one of the fastest times, move on to the National Finals in Las Vegas.

First, testers get on the ACTUAL course. Not only do you get a behind-the-scenes look at the show, but you can try out your training on the same thing the Ninjas will run once the cameras are on. Second, it's an excellent way to meet fellow aspiring-Ninjas and integrate yourself into the community.

It seemed as though Meagan would just barely edge out Jesse, but the former lost her grip on the final shelf. Jesse then took her time on the final lache, easily clearing it and hitting the buzzer, winning the $50,000 prize.

This year, the minimum age to apply to be on American Ninja Warrior is 15. Specifically – you must be 15 years old at the time your regional qualifying round tapes. This will be in March, April, or May of 2023, depending on which region are selected for. All competitors must also be legal residents of the US.

Only two Ninjas in the show's history have been crowned Champions. But even if you don't finish, each season of ANW still has a Last Ninja Standing, a.k.a the person who makes it the farthest (and fastest).

Each year, trenches are dug 8 to 10 feet deep to create the pools of water into which the competitors fall.

The application process varies for each tournament and begins online. Applicants fill out a form with basic background information along with a video showcasing their training. Those who are selected appear in person to be interview and show off physical skills on site.

Can anyone go to Ninja Warrior? ›

Our Ninja Warrior sessions are for ages 4+. Children aged 4 must be accompanied at all times by a full fee paying adult.

Ninja Warriors need first and foremost a lot of upper body strength and endurance, explosiveness, and great grip strength. As an optimal weight-to-strength ratio is also essential, it doesn't make sense just heading to the gym, lifting some weights, and becoming bulky.

American Ninja Warrior wants to know your overall story. Though ANW is based on strength and agility, the show still wants to feature likable, well-rounded individuals. But along with your personality traits and hobbies, the video must show off some physical abilities and impressive moves!