The Challenge' Shifts to Paramount+ for Season 42 Launch

WHO:

Deadline - The cast of Season 42 of The Challenge includes a mix of veterans and newcomers.

WHAT:

Deadline - The Challenge is moving to Paramount+ for its 42nd season.

Variety - The upcoming Season 42 is titled "The Challenge: Cutthroat."

Variety - Season 42 will have a weekly rollout with new episodes dropping at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET.

WHERE:

Deadline - The filming location for Season 42 is Thailand.

WHEN:

Variety - Season 42 of The Challenge is set to debut on August 5.

WHY:

Deadline - The series previously aired on MTV and has had spinoffs, indicating a strategic shift to Paramount+.

HOW:

Variety - The series is now billed as a Paramount+ original.

(UPDATED July 15, 2026 15:25 UTC)

The Challenge is making a big move to Paramount+ for its 42nd season, which is titled "The Challenge: Cutthroat." This season will feature a mix of veterans and newcomers, with new episodes set to roll out weekly, dropping at 12 a.m. PT and 3 a.m. ET, starting on August 5. Filming for Season 42 is taking place in Thailand, marking a strategic shift for the series, which previously aired on MTV.