Gladiators returning to BBC One for a fourth series

As well as a new celebrity special!

BBC One has confirmed that Gladiators will return in 2027 for an 11-part fourth series, as well as a new one-off celebrity special! Also confirming the return of hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh, who'll be back at the helm at the Sheffield arena.

The new series promises to push competitors harder than ever, as they take on the might of the Gladiators. Expect high‑stakes challenges, dramatic showdowns and unforgettable Saturday‑night moments.

A new event revealed in due course will join iconic classics Duel, Hang Tough and the Eliminator, while last year’s additions, Everest, Destruction and Suspension Bridge return after proving a hit with fans.

And in a special one‑off episode, four fearless celebrities will enter the arena to see whether they can withstand the pressure and claim victory.

Speaking ahead of the return of Gladiators, the BBC's Head of Entertainment, Kalpna Patel-Knight, said "Since Gladiators burst back onto screens in 2024, it’s been amazing to see families across the UK rally behind the contenders and champion our phenomenal Gladiators as the true stars of Saturday nights. With a brand‑new series confirmed and another Celebrity Special on the way, audiences can look forward to even more colossal clashes, even more edge of your seat excitement and plenty of opportunities to raise those foam fingers high once again."

To which Dan Baldwin, Managing Director of Hungry Bear Media added "We are immensely proud to welcome Gladiators back to its rightful home on the BBC. This year is bigger, bolder, it’s more gruelling, and it’s going to be spectacular! We have some huge surprises for the audience. The countdown begins now…"

Free tickets to see the Gladiators up close and watch Bradley and Barney in action are now available here.

Made by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Alternative UK, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, Gladiators is executive produced Dan Baldwin, Lou Brown and Reshmi Bajnath for Hungry Bear, and Dom Bird for MGM Alternative UK.

The original American Gladiators series was created by Johnny C. Ferraro and Dan Carr and developed by Johnny C. Ferraro.

The most recent series drew in an impressive 4.6 million viewers on average across 28 days on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, and the show continues to be a massive hit with younger viewers.

Gladiators will return to BBC One