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Gladiators series 3 premiered on Saturday 17 January 2026 at 5:45pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Bradley and Barney Walsh returned as hosts, alongside an announced roster of 18 Gladiators. The series guide says new episodes aired on Saturdays.
When did Gladiators series 3 start?
The first episode aired on Saturday 17 January 2026 at 5:45pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. BBC Newsround reported the Saturday 17 January start ahead of the premiere. BBC Newsround’s report gives the date; the series guide lists the time and platforms.
Who returned for series 3?
Hosts
Bradley and Barney Walsh returned to present the series.
Announced Gladiators
The guide listed Apollo, Athena, Bionic, Comet, Cyclone, Diamond, Dynamite, Electro, Fire, Fury, Hammer, Legend, Phantom, Sabre, Steel, Viper, Nitro and Giant. Nitro and Giant returned after injuries kept them out of series 2. This is the announced series roster; it does not mean every Gladiator appeared in every episode.
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What were the new events?
Destruction
According to the series guide, Destruction puts two Contenders against one Gladiator. The players charge down separate lanes and encounter four eight-foot barriers, using body power, a battering ram and climbing to reach the finish button.
Everest
The guide describes Everest as a one-on-one pushing contest on a platform suspended 21 feet above the arena floor. A Perspex barrier separates the competitors, and the platform tilts at intervals. The guide gives the barrier’s weight as 250kg.
A returning classic
The guide also notes the return of a classic event from the original 1990s series, but its description does not name the event. It is therefore not identified here.
Was there a celebrity special?
The series guide identifies a one-hour Celebrity Special featuring Joe Wicks MBE versus Sam Thompson and Nicola Adams OBE versus Vogue Williams.
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A two-hour arena show was announced for 2026. The tour FAQ cautions that particular Gladiators are not guaranteed to appear at every performance. Before making plans, check the date-specific listing for the venue, scheduled lineup and ticket availability: the official live-tour information.
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