'The Challenge' Moves To Paramount+ For Season 42

The reality competition has a new home this August.

July 15, 2026

Paramount+ announced today that The Challenge is coming back for a 42nd season on August 5. The streamer is the new home for the veteran competition series, which had previously aired on MTV since its inception in 1998.

Taking place entirely in the vibrant and lush landscape of Thailand, Season 42 features a mix of legendary veterans and fearless newcomers for the franchise's most intense game yet. Each test will push the 24 fierce titans past their breaking points in a ruthless battle for a share of the $500,000 grand prize.

In this new era, the Challengers will be divided into three teams and the only way to take home a share of the cash prize is to cross the finish line together as a unit. To win, nominated captains must balance their hunger for dominance with the need for loyalty, or risk losing their power while solo players must prove they can be team players or lose their chance at the winnings.