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when does the new survivor start

The new season of Survivor (the milestone Season 50, “In the Hands of the Fans”) is scheduled to start on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, on CBS in the United States.

Quick Scoop: When does the new Survivor start?

Here’s the fast version up top, then a bit more detail below.

  • The new Survivor you’re hearing about is Season 50: “In the Hands of the Fans.”
  • Premiere date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
  • Network (US): CBS , with weekly Wednesday episodes after the premiere.
  • It’s a special milestone season with returning players and fan-influenced elements.

If your local TV provider or country uses a different broadcaster or streaming platform, the date might shift slightly, but the US reference point is February 25, 2026.

What exactly is “the new Survivor”?

Because “new Survivor” can mean different things (next US season, Australian Survivor, etc.), here’s what this info refers to:

  1. Survivor 50 (US edition on CBS)
    • Title: “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.”
 * Format: Classic US Survivor, still filmed in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands.

 * Cast: A lineup of returning players (fan favorites), not all-new recruits.
  1. Why everyone’s talking about this one
    • It’s the 50th season, so CBS is treating it as a big event with special fan-driven twists and a supersized premiere.

If by “new Survivor” you meant a different version (like Australian Survivor), that one doesn’t yet have a clearly confirmed air date for its upcoming season in the same way, and fan forum chatter is still in the “probably mid-February” speculation zone.

Premiere details and timing

  • US premiere date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
  • Episode 1 length: A special, extra-long premiere (reported as a three-hour event, the longest non-finale episode the show has had).
  • Regular schedule after premiere: New episodes on Wednesdays on CBS primetime.

CBS and various entertainment outlets highlight this date consistently, so you can safely plan your watch party around Feb 25, 2026.

Mini timeline: From now until launch

To put it in context with “latest news” and what’s trending around Survivor:

  1. Right now (early 2026):
    • Fans are hyped about the milestone angle and the returning cast concept.
 * Media coverage focuses on the theme “In the Hands of the Fans” and how viewers will influence certain parts of the game.
  1. Early February 2026:
    • CBS is running a “road to 50” style celebration and lead-up programming to build hype before the Feb 25 premiere.
  1. February 25, 2026:
    • Big, extended premiere episode; then the season moves into its weekly rhythm.

Quick FAQ

Q: Is this the same as the latest regular Survivor season?
A: It’s the next US season and a milestone one (Season 50), not just a standard numbered season like 46 or 47.

Q: What if I don’t get CBS?
A: In the US, episodes typically appear on CBS and its associated streaming platform; outside the US, international dates and platforms can vary, but they’re pegged to the Feb 25 US launch.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.