Who will survive on this season of ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’?
Who will survive on this season of ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’?
Find out how to stream new episodes of the reality series packed with other unscripted TV alumni here.
The 42nd season of “The Challenge” has arrived — and it’s as dog-eat-dog as the competition gets. “The Challenge: Cutthroat” premieres on Paramount+ on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The season will assemble reality TV veterans from shows like “Big Brother,” “Love Island,” and “The Real World” and put them through various physical and mental challenges, all with a $500,000 grand prize on the line. Watch each episode with a subscription to Paramount+.
How to watch ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’
- When: Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at 3:01 a.m. ET
- TV: Paramount+
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to Paramount+.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’
When do new episodes of ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ premiere?
Following the season premiere on Wednesday, Aug. 5, new episodes of “The Challenge: Cutthroat” will premiere on Paramount+ at 3:01 a.m. ET.
Why watch ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ on Paramount+?
Starting with the show’s 42nd season, “The Challenge: Cutthroat” will be exclusively available to watch on Paramount+. That means you won’t have to search around for a live TV streaming service that offers MTV, and you can watch all the other reality titles in the Paramount+ library, including “Big Brother,” “Survivor,” and more, with a subscription.
Can you watch ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ for free this season?
No, Paramount+ does not include any kind of free trial for new subscribers. The cheapest way to watch the show is with a subscription to Paramount+ Essential, the streamer’s ad-supported tier, for $9 per month.
Paramount Plus
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About the latest season of ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’
“The Challenge: Cutthroat” Season 42 whisks viewers to the lush and diverse landscapes of Thailand, where 24 contestants will take part in the most intense and difficult season of the show yet. A share of a $500,000 grand prize is on the line, but the only way to win is for teams of three Challengers each to cross the finish line together.
To emerge victorious, nominated captains will be forced to balance their hunger for dominance with continued loyalty to their teammates, or risk losing their power. Solo players must prove they can be a valuable part of the team or lose their chance at the winnings.
