‘The Challenge’ 41 pits seasoned stars against rookies
‘The Challenge’ 41 pits seasoned stars against rookies
Don’t miss out on the action. MTV provides fierce competition in ‘The Challenge: Vets and New Threats.”
“The Challenge” returns for its 41st season, and this time, vets are going head-to-head against new threats. Some familiar champions are back for more, and a few brave, inexperienced competitors are ready to show the world what they’ve got. The fun begins on Wednesday, July 30 at 8 p.m. ET. If you’re looking for a way to watch the season premiere on MTV without cable, our top recommendation is a subscription to Sling TV.
How to watch ‘The Challenge: Vets and New Threats’
- When: Wednesday, July 30 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV: MTV
- Stream: Watch with 50% off a subscription to Sling TV.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘The Challenge: Vets and New Threats’
When do new episodes of ‘The Challenge: Vets and New Threats’ air?
The new season kicks off on Wednesday, July 30 at 8 p.m. ET. You can enjoy a new episode every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET. Before that, tune into the “Day Zero” launch special on Wednesday, July 23 at 8 p.m. ET. Seasons 38, 39, and 40 have each featured 19 episodes, so Season 41 will likely follow suit. This would mean that the finale airs on Dec. 3 and the reunion episodes air in mid-December. However, you should keep an eye out for official finale and reunion dates and times from MTV.
Why is Sling TV our top pick for streaming ‘The Challenge: Vets and New Threats’ Season 2?
If you’ve cut the cord and are looking for an affordable way to watch “The Challenge: Vets and New Threats,” we strongly recommend using Sling TV. MTV is available as an add-on to Sling’s Blue and Orange plans. The base plans each cost $46 per month, and the Entertainment Extra add-on costs just $6 per month. In addition to MTV, the add-on gives you access to Paramount Network, CMT, GSN, LOGO, MTV2, Revolt, and others.
Sling TV offers a nice 50% off discount for new customers. For your first month of service, you can pay just $23. This gives you an opportunity to watch the first four episodes of “The Challenge: Vets and New Threats” at no cost. Then, you can take a look at the other channels available.
Sling TV
Sling TV is The Streamable’s choice for cord-cutters on a budget. Sling is a live TV streaming service with multiple channel packages. The $45.99/month Sling Orange plan offers about 30 channels, including Disney Channel and ESPN. The $45.99/month Sling Blue plan offers about 40 channels, including ABC, Fox, and NBC in major markets.
You can combine Orange+Blue for a total of $60.99 / month. Sling also offers many channel add-on packages starting at $6/month.
Can you watch ‘The Challenge: Vets and New Threats’ for free?
Unfortunately, there’s no way to watch the entire season’s worth of episodes for free. You can use a free trial to catch just one or two episodes, though. There are several live TV streaming services that offer free trial periods and carry MTV. We suggest DIRECTV, which has an impressive selection of cable and broadcast channels. You can also check out its new Genre Packs, which give you a selection of channels based on your viewing preferences. DIRECTV’s free trial is the longest in the industry at five days.
Another option worth checking out is Hulu + Live TV. The trial period lasts just three days, but this is enough time for you to watch the season premiere and explore the platform. Another great perk is that a free trial includes the complete Disney Bundle, giving you on-demand access to Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ for no additional cost.
Fubo and YouTube TV are also live TV streaming services that offer free trials, but theirs aren’t as straightforward as the rest. Their free trial periods vary based on several unclear factors. This means that there’s no guarantee that you’ll have a long enough trial period. With Fubo, you will get from one to seven days to test out the platform, while YouTube TV’s can run anywhere from two days to two weeks. If you’re lucky and get a longer trial, this can be a great way to watch “The Challenge: Vets and New Threats” and explore all of the streaming services’ offerings. On the other hand, a shorter trial period may not be sufficient for you.
What are all the services you can use to watch ‘The Challenge: Vets and New Threats’?
Sling TV is our top choice to watch “The Challenge: Vets and New Threats,” but it’s not your only option. In addition to the live TV options mentioned previously, you can enjoy episodes on Paramount+ the day after they air. If it’s important for you to catch it all live and avoid spoilers on social media, we suggest watching it live on MTV.
| DIRECTV | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | YouTube TV | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | Free Trial | Free 3-Day Trial | Free Trial | Save with Sling | Free Trial | |||||
| $20.99 | $9.99 | $28.99 | $25 | $19.99 | $29.99 | $45.99 | $45.99 | $64.99 | ||
| MTV | + $22 | + $59 | + $61 | ✓ | - | - | + $6 | + $6 | + $18 | |
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About ‘The Challenge: Vets and New Threats’
With each new season of “The Challenge” comes an exciting, fresh theme. This time, familiar contestants are taking on newcomers from other reality TV and competition series. In “The Challenge: Vets and New Threats,” the vets enter the competition with plenty of experience, and in some cases, a victory (or seven) under their belts. On the other hand, the rookies have the opportunity to look at the competition with a new perspective.
MTV’s longest-running series puts contestants to the ultimate test. They must compete in a variety of physical and mental competitions. Along the way, the new threats and the veterans may be forced to team up and form alliances as a means of survival. This opens up the opportunity for betrayal, however. Each season features unique challenges, and no one can totally prepare for all that’s in store. One thing remains the same: the stakes are extremely high with a $1 million prize waiting at the finish line.
‘The Challenge: Vets and New Threats’ Cast
Vets
- Michaela Bradshaw (2 Challenges)
- Theo Campbell (4 Challenges)
- Derek Chavez (6 Challenges)
- Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio (24 Challenges, 7 Wins)
- Aneesa Ferreira (19 Challenges)
- Leroy Garrett (15 Challenges)
- Olivia Kaiser (3 Challenges)
- Derrick Kosinski (14 Challenges, 3 Wins)
- Aviv Melmed (2 Challenges, 1 Win)
- Ashley Mitchell (10 Challenges, 2 wins)
- Nia Moore (5 Challenges)
- Cara Maria Sorbello (16 Challenges, 2 Wins)
- Chris “C.T.” Tamburello: (20 Challenges, 5 Wins)
- Turbo (4 Challenges, 1 Win)
New Threats
- Jake Cornish (“Love Island: All Stars”)
- Ben Davis (Boxer)
- Leonardo Dionicio (“Love Island USA”)
- Izzy Fairthorne (“Too Hot to Handle”)
- Will Gagnon (“Are You The One?”)
- Justin Hinsley (“Cheer”)
- Cedric Hodges (“Big Brother 26”)
- Yeremi Hykel (“The Amazing Race 35”)
- Blue Kim (“Big Brother 25”)
- America Lopez (“Big Brother 25”)
- Adrienne Naylor (“Married at First Sight UK”)
- Sydney Segal (“Survivor 41”)
- Leka Sodade (“Canada’s Ultimate Challenge”)
- Gabe Wai (Former WWE)
- Tay Wilcoxson (“Big Brother Australia 15”)
- Dee Valladares (“Survivor 45”)
The Challenge
Each Challenge pits numerous cast members from past seasons of reality shows against each other, dividing them into two separate teams according to different criteria, such as gender, which show they first appeared on, whether or not they’re veterans or rookies on the show, etc. The two teams compete in numerous missions in order to win prizes and advance in the overall game.