MTV’s ‘The Challenge: All Stars’ Season 5 Premieres with Rivals Twist

NEW YORK, N.Y. — MTV‘s hit reality competition series “The Challenge: All Stars” returns for its fifth season on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 8 p.m. ET. This season, titled “Rivals,” features 26 competitors paired with their past adversaries, forcing them to collaborate to win a $300,000 grand prize.

The show, which has been a staple of MTV’s programming since its debut, brings back fan-favorite contestants from previous seasons. According to the official MTV description, “In an All Stars first, twenty-six nostalgic power players and redemption seekers of The Challenge must pair up with their biggest Rivals.”

Viewers without cable can stream the premiere through various platforms, including Philo, FuboTV, Sling TV, and DirecTV Stream, all of which offer free trials for new users. Philo, priced at $28/month, provides access to over 70 entertainment and lifestyle channels, including MTV. FuboTV, offering more than 100 channels, is ideal for sports and live TV enthusiasts, with a $30 discount for the first month. Sling TV, an app-based service, allows users to customize their TV experience with add-ons and DVR options.

The season’s trailer, released by MTV, teases intense rivalries and high-stakes challenges. Contestants must navigate their personal animosities while strategizing to outlast their competitors. The show’s format has evolved over the years, but its core appeal remains the same: a mix of physical endurance, mental strategy, and interpersonal drama.

Fans can also catch up on previous seasons of “The Challenge” on Paramount+, which offers a vast library of MTV content. The streaming platform continues to be a go-to destination for reality TV enthusiasts.

MTV has not yet announced whether additional seasons are in the works, but the network’s commitment to the franchise suggests that “The Challenge” will remain a key part of its lineup. For now, viewers can look forward to the premiere of “Rivals” and the drama it promises to deliver.