The Voice Season 26: Here's the premiere date, where to watch, coaching panel and episode schedule

The Voice returns for its 26th season on NBC with an updated team of coaches and new contestants. The upcoming season is scheduled to premiere in September 2024.

Premiere date and where to watch it

The Voice season 26 will premiere on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET. Episodes will air on NBC and be available to stream on Peacock the next day. Peacock Premium Plus subscribers can watch live. Viewers can also stream episodes on NBC.com and the NBC mobile and tablet app.

Coaching Panel

The new lineup of coaches includes Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé, who join returning coaches Gwen Stefani and Reba McEntire. This season marks Stefani's return to the show after her first appearance in Season 7. Snoop Dogg and Bublé bring unique perspectives.

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Reba McEntire is the only coach from season 25 who is returning this year, but will be leaving after season 26. Chance the Rapper, John Legend and Dan + Shay will not be returning for the new season. It has already been announced that Adam Levine, one of the original coaches, will be back on the team for season 27.

Episode schedule

The season begins with six blind audition episodes. The confirmed schedule for these episodes is as follows: Episode 1: “The Blind Auditions, Season Premiere” – Monday, September 23, 2024
Episode 2: “The Blind Auditions, Part 2” – Monday, September 30, 2024
Episode 3: “The Blind Auditions, Part 3” – Monday, October 7, 2024
Episode 4: “The Blind Auditions, Part 4” – Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Episode 5: “The Blind Auditions, Part 5” – Monday, October 14, 2024
Episode 6: “The Blind Auditions, Part 6” – Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Although the exact number of episodes in the season is unclear, fans can expect the usual format of blind auditions followed by live performances.

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FAQ

When does the 26th season of The Voice start?
The Voice season 26 premieres on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

Where can I watch episodes of season 26 of The Voice?
Episodes can be streamed on Peacock, NBC.com and the NBC app after they air on NBC.