Enter the arena with ‘American Gladiators’
Enter the arena with ‘American Gladiators’
The newest iteration of the classic reality series is coming to Prime Video on Friday.
Male and female contenders from across the United States will step into the Arena to face the new generation of American Gladiators! Prime Video will debut the first episode of “American Gladiators” on Friday, April 17. In each episode, one contender will face a Gladiator in fan-favorite events to try to win a cash prize! Watch all episodes of “American Gladiators” with a subscription to Prime Video.
How to watch ‘American Gladiators’
- When: Premieres Friday, April 17, 2026, at 3:01 a.m. ET
- TV: Prime Video
- Stream: Watch with a 30-day free trial of Prime Video.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘American Gladiators’
What is the schedule of episode releases for ‘American Gladiators’?
“American Gladiators” will release three episodes on Friday, April 17, another three on April 24, and the final four on May 1.
| Date | Time (ET) | Episodes | Outlet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 17 | 3:01 a.m. | 1, 2, and 3 | Prime Video |
| Friday, April 24 | 3:01 a.m. | 4, 5, and 6 | Prime Video |
| Friday, May 1 | 3:01 a.m. | 7, 8, 9, and 10 | Prime Video |
Why do we recommend watching ‘American Gladiators’ on Prime Video?
“American Gladiators” is streaming exclusively on Prime Video, so fans who want to watch the new revival of the series will have to have a subscription to stream it. Once you’re through “American Gladiators,” you can also check out other unscripted competition shows like “Pop Culture Jeopardy!” and “Beast Games” with a Prime Video subscription.
Prime Video
Prime Video is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 10,000+ movies, TV shows, and Prime Originals like “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” “Jack Ryan,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “The Boys,” and more. Subscribers can also add third-party services like Max, Showtime, STARZ, and dozens more with Prime Video Channels. Prime Video also offers exclusive live access to NFL Thursday Night Football.
Can you watch ‘American Gladiators’ for free?
Prime Video does not offer a subscription to new customers who sign up for the streamer without a Prime account. However, new Amazon Prime customers get a 30-day free trial to enjoy the benefits of the service before having to pay for it. Prime Video is included in a Prime subscription, so if you’ve never tried it before, now is the time to do so and watch all episodes of “American Gladiators” for free.
Watch a trailer for ‘American Gladiators’
About ‘American Gladiators’
Mike “The Miz” Mizanin and Rosci Diaz host the new “American Gladiators.” Each episode of the fan-favorite competition features amateur male and female Contenders from across the nation stepping into the Arena to face 16 powerful new American Gladiators.
From classic events like Joust, Powerball, Hang Tough, and The Wall, to high-impact new events including The Ring and Collision, every showdown demands strength, strategy, and pure grit. Only one man and one woman will conquer the Arena, claim $100,000, and earn the title of American Gladiator Champion.
