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Quick Answer: Stream The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras online with free trials to Philo, DirecTV Stream, fubo, and Hulu + Live TV.
The Challenge — the longest-running reality competition show on TV — is back and bigger than ever for Season 40.
Dubbed The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras, the show’s new season premiered on Aug. 14 and sees 40 returning contestants for the show’s largest cast yet. The contestants are split up into four teams from different eras of The Challenge’s 26-year history (à la Taylor Swift’s shows). No matter when fans began watching the show, they’ll be able to cheer on familiar faces from veterans like Mark Long and Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio as well as younger contestants like Horacio Gutiérrez Jr. and Michele Fitzgerald returning for Season 40.
If you’re looking to watch The Challenge 40, there’s one (potential) hiccup: The show only airs on MTV, instead of any on-demand streaming service. Below is a full guide on how cord-cutters can stream new episodes of The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras online.
How to Watch The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Online for Free
Because The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras is only available to watch on MTV, those without cable will have to stream The Challenge 40 using a live TV streaming service that carries the channel. Our favorites are Philo, DirecTV Stream, fubo, and Hulu + Live TV — all of which offer free trials.
Stream The Challenge 40 on Philo
Philo starts with a seven-day free trial and, at just $28, it’s by far the most affordable live TV streaming option for watching The Challenge 40 online. The service has more than 70 channels, including MTV.
Stream The Challenge 40 on DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is a more comprehensive cable streaming service with local channels like NBC and ABC, as well as sports broadcasters like ESPN and entertainment channels like MTV. Subscriptions begin with a five-day free trial and starts at their lowest price ever of $49.99/mo. + tax for the first three months when you sign up for their Choice package.
Stream The Challenge 40 on fubo
Another comprehensive cable streaming service you can use to watch The Challenge 40 is fubo. This one offers a seven-day free trial, and packages start at $79.99 a month after that.
Stream The Challenge 40 on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV also carries MTV for The Challenge 40 streams and offers a three-day free trial. After the free trial, Hulu + Live TV costs $76.99 a month.
The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Release Date, Time
The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras premieres on Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. New episodes will be released each week on Wednesdays at the same time.
The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Cast
The teams of The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras are made up of contestants from four eras of the show. Here are the full teams competing for the million-dollar prize:
Seasons 1-10
Tina Barta
Katie Cooley
Aneesa Fereira
Brad Fiorenza
Derrick Kosinski
Mark Long
Rachel Robinson
CT Tamburello
Darrell Taylor
Jodi Weatherton
Seasons 11-20
Derek Chavez
Nehemiah Clark
Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio
KellyAnne Judd
Ryan Kehoe
Aviv Melmed
Brandon Nelson
Emily Schromm
Cara Maria Sorbello
Laurel Stucky
Seasons 21-30
Tori Deal
Amanda Garcia
Leroy Garrett
Jonna Mannion
Nia Moore
Tony Raines
Averey Tressler
Devin Walker
Cory Wharton
Jordan Wiseley
Season 31-39
Paulie Calafiore
Theo Campbell
Kaycee Clark
Michele Fitzgerald
Horacio Gutiérrez Jr.
Olivia Kaiser
Josh Martinez
Nurys Mateo
Jenny West
Kyland Young
Where to Stream Past Season of The Challenge
Want to watch past seasons of The Challenge? The best option is Paramount+, which has Seasons 10-39 available for on-demand viewing. A few seasons are also available to purchase on Amazon.
