MTV’s The Challenge Season 40: Battle of the Eras – What You Need to Know

MTV‘s long-running reality competition series, *The Challenge*, has kicked off its historic 40th season, titled *The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras*. This season marks a significant milestone for the show, which has been on the air since before other popular reality series like *Survivor*.

The new season features a massive cast of 40 veteran competitors, each representing different eras of the show’s 26-year history. These competitors are divided into four eras: Era 1 (seasons 1-10), Era 2 (seasons 11-20), Era 3 (seasons 21-30), and Era 4 (seasons 31-39). Notable contestants include Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, C.T. Tamburello, Aneesa Ferreira, and Darrell Taylor, among many others.

The competition promises to be intense, with new challenges and twists that will keep the seasoned veterans on their toes. The grand prize for this season is a substantial $1 million, making the stakes higher than ever. The official synopsis highlights that legends from different eras will collide in an epic battle to immortalize their names as *Challenge 40* Champions.

The next new episode of *The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras* is scheduled to air on December 4, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on MTV. For viewers without traditional cable or satellite television, the show is also available on live TV services such as Fubo TV, Hulu with Live TV, and Sling TV. Episodes will also be available to stream on-demand via the MTV website and app, and are expected to be added to Paramount Plus in the future.

Fans can stay engaged with the show through various additional content, including cast interviews, the official *Challenge* podcast hosted by Aneesa Ferreira and Tori Deal, and a dedicated channel on Pluto TV featuring all favorite episodes.