The nation’s favourite test of power, speed and sheer determination will return to the BBC in 2027, alongside an all‑new Gladiators Celebrity Special.
Sheffield arena will once again host Series 4 of Gladiators and promises to push competitors harder than ever, as they take on the might of the Gladiators. Bradley and Barney Walsh will be back at the helm, guiding viewers through another series of high‑stakes challenges, dramatic showdowns and unforgettable Saturday‑night moments.
Free tickets to see the Gladiators up close and watch Bradley and Barney in action are now available to request.
A new event revealed in due course, joining classics like 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.
Made by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Alternative UK, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, Gladiators continues to be a cornerstone of weekend entertainment. 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.
Kalpna Patel‑Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC, 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.”
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.”
Gladiators (11 x 60’) and Gladiators Celebrity Special (1 x 60’) are a Hungry Bear and MGM Alternative UK production for BBC One and BBC iPlayer and were commissioned by Patel-Knight. Executive producers are Dan Baldwin, Lou Brown and Reshmi Bajnath for Hungry Bear, and Dom Bird for MGM Alternative UK. The commissioning editors for the BBC are Clodagh O’Donoghue and Leanne Witcoop. The original American Gladiators series was created by Johnny C. Ferraro and Dan Carr and developed by Johnny C. Ferraro.
Viewers can stream all available episodes of Gladiators and add the show to their watchlist now on BBC iPlayer.
