Season 26 of The Voice is set to return on NBC with a fresh line-up of coaches. This article details the premiere date, episode schedule and changes to the coaching panel for this season.
Premiere Date, Time, Where to Watch on TV and Streaming Platforms
The 26th season of The Voice will officially premiere on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC. Viewers can also stream episodes the next day on Peacock, with Peacock Premium Plus subscribers able to catch them live. Additionally, episodes will be available on NBC.com and the NBC app for mobile or tablet users.
The Voice Season 26 Release Schedule
The exact number of episodes in Season 26 is still unknown. However, the structure for the first six episodes has been released. These episodes will cover the “Blind Auditions,” which are a staple of the show.
Here is the schedule for the first six episodes:
- Episode 1 – The Blind Auditions, Season Premiere – Monday, September 23, 2024
- Episode 2 – The Blind Auditions, Part 2 – Monday, September 30, 2024
- Episode 3 – The Blind Auditions, Part 3 – Monday, October 7, 2024
- Episode 4 – The Blind Auditions, Part 4 – Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Episode 5 – The Blind Auditions, Part 5 – Monday, October 14, 2024
- Episode 6 – The Blind Auditions, Part 6 – Tuesday, October 15, 2024
More episodes will follow, but specific details are yet to be confirmed.
New Coaching Panel for The Voice Season 26
This season will see major changes in the coaching panel. Reba McEntire, who was part of the panel in Season 25, will be the only coach returning this season. However, it has been announced that she will leave after this season. Replacing the previous coaches are two new celebrity additions, Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé.
Gwen Stefani, a longtime coach on The Voice, is also returning for Season 26 after first joining in Season 7.
The Voice Season 27
Looking ahead, Adam Levine is expected to rejoin The Voice as a coach in Season 27. Levine, the frontman of Maroon 5, was part of the original coaching panel and will return alongside Stefani if she stays on for the next season.