The Traitors: New Blood premieres on NBC on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 8:00 pm ET/PT, bringing an all-civilian cast to the reality competition franchise for the first time. Hosted by Alan Cumming and set against the backdrop of Scotland’s Ardross Castle, the spin-off replaces veteran reality television contestants with everyday Americans.
Cast and Format Changes in The Traitors: New Blood
Unlike previous iterations of the franchise that featured familiar faces from shows like Big Brother, Survivor, The Challenge, and various Real Housewives installments, the New Blood edition populates its roster exclusively with reality TV rookies, according to the source. While the first season of the flagship US version included a handful of non-experienced players, this marks the first time an entire cast consists of everyday individuals rather than franchise veterans or celebrities.
Despite the change in casting, the core gameplay format remains identical to previous seasons. Alan Cumming returns to preside over the deception and betrayal set inside Ardross Castle, with weekly double-bills scheduled for viewers, according to the source. Non-celebrity editions in international versions of the format typically feature more intense gameplay because the prize money represents a genuinely life-changing sum for everyday participants.
Streaming Options and How to Watch
Viewers wishing to watch The Traitors: New Blood live without cable have several subscription-based television options carrying NBC. According to the source, cord-cutting services offering NBC include Sling TV’s Blue package starting at $46 per month, Fubo starting at $84.99 per month, and YouTube TV starting at $82.99 per month following a free trial.
For on-demand viewing, Peacock subscribers can stream new episodes the day after they air on NBC. Peacock subscription tiers start at $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year, while the tier that includes live sports costs $12.99 per month or $129.99 per year, as detailed by the source.
International Availability
International release schedules vary by region for viewers outside the United States. According to the source, Canadian audiences can monitor Crave for streaming availability once the platform clears scheduling conflicts with the fourth season of The Traitors Canada. In Australia, the series is expected to land on the free streaming service 10Play once current runs conclude. UK streaming plans for BBC iPlayer remain unconfirmed, leaving viewers potentially waiting depending on regional licensing rollouts.
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