when does mafs start in nz 2026

No official New Zealand date has been announced yet for a 2026 season of Married at First Sight NZ.

What we actually know

• The most recent Married at First Sight New Zealand season launched on Sunday 26 May 2024 on Three and ThreeNow at 7 pm, running Sunday–Tuesday nights.

• There is clear information for Married at First Sight Australia 2026, which is scheduled to premiere on Monday 2 February 2026 on Channel 9/9Now in Australia, but that is a different market and show.

So if you’re searching “when does MAFS start in NZ 2026,” there are:

• Confirmed dates for the Australian 2026 season (early February in Australia).

• No publicly confirmed broadcast schedule yet for a 2026 New Zealand season or for when Australia’s 2026 season might air on NZ’s Three/ThreeNow.

Likely timing (speculative)

If Three continues to buy and screen MAFS Australia the way they usually do, you can reasonably expect:

• The Australian 2026 episodes (starting 2 February 2026 on Channel 9) to appear on NZ TV or streaming with a delay that has previously ranged from near-simulcast to a few weeks, depending on rights and scheduling.

But this is only a best guess , not a confirmed schedule.

How to stay updated

Until an official NZ guide is out, your best moves are:

1. Closer to early 2026, check:
   • Three’s live TV guide / schedule page.
   • ThreeNow’s “coming soon” or reality section.
2. Keep an eye on entertainment news sites and social feeds that cover NZ TV announcements, which reported the May 2024 MAFS NZ launch.

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