TV series · 1998 · Where to watch
The Challenge
Updated November 2, 2026
Legends will fall. A new champion will rise.
The Challenge is streaming free on MTV, Pluto TV and Tubi TV right now, and on eight more services. Here is every US option, what each one costs, and which is worth using.
Reality-show veterans and newcomers are divided into competing teams based on changing criteria, such as gender, past show, or experience. They face a series of missions to win prizes and move forward in the overall competition.
- Year
- 1998
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 · 81 votes
- Genre
- Reality
- Length
- 42 seasons · 660 episodes
- Network
- MTV, Paramount+
- Rated
- TV-14
Streaming now
- Subscription Paramount PlusHD Watch
- Subscription Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime)HD Watch
- Subscription Paramount+ (Via Apple TV)HD Watch
- Subscription PhiloHD Watch
- Free MTV Watch
- Free Pluto TV Watch
- Free Tubi TVSD Watch
- Rent Google PlayHD · from $1.99/ep Watch
- Buy AmazonHD · from $2.99/ep Watch
- Buy AppleTVHD · from $2.99/ep Watch
- Buy Fandango at HomeHD · from $2.99/ep Watch
How to watch The Challenge
The cheapest way to watch The Challenge is free: MTV, Pluto TV and Tubi TV carry the series with ads and no subscription.
If you would rather skip the ads, it is also included with a subscription to Paramount Plus, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount+ (Via Apple TV) and Philo.
To own it instead, you can rent an episode from $1.99 on Google Play and buy an episode from $1.99 on Google Play, Amazon and AppleTV.
The Challenge is a returning series with 42 seasons and 660 episodes so far, with more on the way but no next air date confirmed yet. The most recent episode (S42E14) aired on October 28, 2026.
Created by Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray and starring T.J. Lavin, Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, Nurys Mateo and Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello; it originally aired on MTV and Paramount+.
Common questions
Is The Challenge on Prime Video?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, The Challenge is on Prime Video in the US to buy from $2.99.
Is The Challenge on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, The Challenge is not streaming on Netflix in the US. It is on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime) and Paramount+ (Via Apple TV) instead.
Can I watch The Challenge for free?
Yes — MTV, Pluto TV and Tubi TV stream it free with ads, no subscription needed.
How many seasons of The Challenge are there?
There are 42 seasons so far, with more to come.
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