Julie Chen on the key art for season 25 of Big Brother
Image via CBS

When does ‘Big Brother’ season 26 start?

'Big Brother' is back, baby!

After season 25 of Big Brother was a train wreck (for lack of a better phrase), the beloved competition series is getting a chance at redemption with season 26, premiering this summer on CBS.

Recommended Videos

For those who have been living under a rock — AKA those who are unfamiliar with the hit competition show — Big Brother brings a group of individuals from all different backgrounds and walks of life together in a mansion (or should we say a soundstage) in Los Angeles, California for a high-stakes social and strategic game to earn a $750,000 cash prize.

With each and every contestant (or should we say each and every houseguest) under 24/7 surveillance, cameras and microphones capture their every move as they compete for the Head of Household (HOH). The HOH is able to nominate people for eviction — who can avoid being on the block by winning a Power of Veto (POV) competition later in the week — but the week ends with someone being eliminated from the show nonetheless. Naturally, Big Brother is filled with backstabbing and betrayal!

With season 25 having a later start and lasting longer than ever, fans of the show were thrilled to see that season 26 will get back to its usual summertime slot. What is the official premiere date, you may ask? Fortunately, we got you covered, as CBS took to social media to announce the premiere date today (May 7).

Big Brother 26 will premiere on July 17 and July 18

Big Brother will return to our television screens with a two night premiere on July 17 and July 18, with the network sharing the oh-so exciting news in an Instagram reel:

“Wait, did you see that? 👀 #BB26 is coming your way for a TWO NIGHT premiere on Wednesday July 17 and Thursday July 18! Mark your calendars for a whole new season of #BigBrother

Some Big Brother alums expressed their excitement in the comment section of the post as well:

Derek “Big D” Frazier: “It’s that time again! We are ready to JUDGE these houseguests ❤️”

Derek Xiao: “Lock in!”

Matt “Turner” Turner: “Oh we are so back.”

With longtime host Julie Chen Moonves serving as the face of the Instagram reel, it is safe to say that she will be returning as the host of season 26. While this is unsurprising, fans of the beloved competition series were thrilled to see her reprise her role nonetheless.

Be sure to mark your calendars and keep up with the hit competition show via Instagram @bigbrothercbs for cast announcements and more. With season 25 having some mixed reviews (mostly negative reviews) from viewers all across America, hopefully season 26 proves that Big Brother is back and better than ever!


We Got This Covered is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article When does ‘Love Island: USA’ season 6 start?
Read Article Who received hometown dates on ‘The Bachelorette?’ Reality Steve reveals two of the lucky men ahead of season 21
Read Article What happened to Jay on ‘Chicago PD?’
Jesse Lee Soffer as Jay Halstead on Chicago PD
Read Article ‘911’: Why is Kenneth Choi’s character called Chimney?
Kenneth Choi as Chimney in ABC's '911'
Read Article What happened to Delilah on ‘NCIS?’
Margo Harshman as Delilah on NCIS
Related Content
Read Article When does ‘Love Island: USA’ season 6 start?
Read Article Who received hometown dates on ‘The Bachelorette?’ Reality Steve reveals two of the lucky men ahead of season 21
Read Article What happened to Jay on ‘Chicago PD?’
Jesse Lee Soffer as Jay Halstead on Chicago PD
Read Article ‘911’: Why is Kenneth Choi’s character called Chimney?
Kenneth Choi as Chimney in ABC's '911'
Read Article What happened to Delilah on ‘NCIS?’
Margo Harshman as Delilah on NCIS
Author
Melanie Rooten
Originally from Southern California and currently residing in Music City, Melanie graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BA in Journalism before beginning her career as a music and entertainment journalist. Beginning to write for We Got This Covered in August of 2023, where she primarily serves as a reality TV writer, she has also contributed to Holler, Music Mayhem, Country Now, Country Chord, Celeb Secrets, Celeb Secrets Country and Decider throughout her career thus far. When she is not writing, Melanie enjoys going to concerts and music festivals, binging her favorite television shows, spending time with her friends and family and cheering on the Oklahoma Sooners (of course).