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One of TV’s longest-running reality competition series is back today as The Challenge returns for Season 41.
This season of the show, titled “Vets & New Threats,” sees 16 contestants from past seasons returning to compete alongside 16 rookies from shows like Love Island, Big Brother, and Survivor. Contestants are paired up into guy-girl duos with one being a “vet” and the other a “new threat.” TJ Lavin is also back to host.
At a Glance: How to Watch The Challenge Season 41
Stream: Philo, DirecTV, Fubo
TV channel: MTV
Premieres Wednesday, July 30 at 8 p.m. ET
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Want to watch The Challenge Season 41? Read on. Here’s a quick guide on how to watch The Challenge, including ways to stream Season 41 online without cable.
How to Watch The Challenge Online Without Cable
New episodes of The Challenge air on MTV. If you don’t have cable, you’ll want to get a live TV streaming service that carries MTV to watch The Challenge online without cable. Below are four of the best cable streaming services that carry MTV. The first two also offer free trials that you can use to watch The Challenge episodes for free.
Philo
get free trial
➤ $28 a month
➤ Seven-day free trial
➤ 70+ channels
Delivering 70+ channels for just $28 a month, Philo is one of the best streaming deals around. MTV is included in Philo’s channel lineup, making it a great way to stream The Challenge online. Better yet, Philo starts with a seven-day free trial.
DirecTV
get free trial
➤ $35+ a month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels
Another one of the best ways to watch The Challenge online without cable is DirecTV. MTV is included in DirecTV’s affordable MyEntertainment package, which carries 50+ channels and includes complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Disney+, and Hulu on-demand. All of this costs just $34.99 a month after a five-day free trial.
Fubo
Get Fubo $64.99
➤ $84.99/month
➤ $20 off first month
➤ Up to 300+ channels
Fubo also carries MTV for The Challenge streams. It’s more expensive than the options above at $84.99 a month, but you get anywhere from 150 to 300+ channels, including national and local networks. Plus, Fubo offers a $20 discount on your first month.
The Challenge Season 41 Release Date
The Challenge Season 41 premieres on Wednesday, July 30, at 8 p.m. ET.
The Challenge Season 41 Cast
The Challenge Season 41 includes 16 past contestants and 16 newcomers. Here’s the full cast for the new season:
Vets
Michaela Bradshaw
Aviv Melmed Bruno
Theo Campbell
Derek Chavez
Turabi “Turbo” Çamkiran
Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio
Aneesa Ferreira
Nany González
Leroy Garrett
Olivia Kaiser
Derrick Kosinski
Ashley Mitchell
Nia Moore
Cara Maria Sorbello
Chris “CT” Tamburello
Rogan O’Connor
New threats
Jake Cornish (Love Island UK Season 7)
Ben Davis (boxer)
Leo Dionicio (Love Island: USA Season 5)
Izzy Fairthorne (Too Hot To Handle Season 3)
Will Gagnon (Are You The One? Season 9)
Justin Hinsley (Cheer)
Cedric Hodges (Big Brother Season 25)
Yeremi Hykel (The Amazing Race Season 35)
Blue Kim (Big Brother Season 25)
America Lopez (Big Brother Season 25)
Adrienne Naylor (Married at First Sight: UK Season 8)
Sydney Segal (Survivor Season 41)
Ayoleka “Leka” Sodade (Canada’s Ultimate Challenge Season 2)
Dee Valladares (Survivor Season 45)
Gabe Wai (WWE)
Tay Wilcoxson (Big Brother Australia Season 15)
