Gladiators 2026: Release date speculation and latest news
Filming is set to take place soon!
It's been two months since season 2 of Gladiators came to an end, and season 3 isn't too far behind.
The BBC has confirmed that the competition series will be making a return, with it proving to be a very successful show for the broadcaster.
The series became the most watched Saturday night series on BBC iPlayer and the third most watched entertainment show overall.
Filming will commence this summer, while tickets to attend the recordings will become available to request from Tuesday 24th June.
Read on for everything you need to know about the series.
Will there be a Gladiators season 3?
Yes, there will! The BBC confirmed that Gladiators is set to return in 2026 for another unmissable season and another celebrity special.
Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC, said: "Audiences have loved getting together to watch our mighty Gladiators take on contenders from all across the UK with younger fans especially excited to cheer on their Saturday night superheroes.
"With this brand-new series and another Celebrity Special confirmed there will be even more epic battles, more high-octane action and, of course, even more foam fingers than ever before for everyone to look forward to!"
Is there a release date for Gladiators season 3?
Not yet. An exact release date is yet to be confirmed, but we do know that it will be back on air in 2026.
Can you apply for Gladiators 2026?
No, applications have now closed for next year's instalment of Gladiators.
Applications closed on Friday 30th May.
Who will appear in Gladiators season 3?
The BBC has confirmed the Gladiators will return, along with 2025 newcomers Cyclone and Hammer.
- Giant – Jamie Christian Johal
- Legend – Matt Morsia
- Fire – Montell Douglas
- Nitro – Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
- Diamond – Livi Sheldon
- Fury – Jodie Ounsley
- Steel – Zack George
- Comet – Ella-Mae Rayner
- Bionic – Matty Campbell
- Electro – Jade Packer
- Phantom – Toby Olubi
- Viper – Quang Luong
- Athena – Karenjeet Kaur Bains
- Cyclone - Lystus Ebosele
- Hammer - Tom Wilson
- Apollo - Alex Gray
- Dynamite - Emily Steel
- Sabre - Sheli McCoy
Gladiators season 1-2 are available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
