American Ninja Warrior
Season 16 Premiere:
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Competitors from all across America take on the world’s most challenging obstacle course.
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Sunday, June 15
Qualifiers 2
Season 17 • Episode 2
Qualifiers continue in Las Vegas with a special "How to Train Your Dragon" episode.
Monday, June 16
Semifinals 1
Season 12 • Episode 5
Daniel Gil, Jesse Labreck, Sandy Zimmerman, Jody Avila and more run in the first semifinals.
Monday, June 16
Semifinals 2
Season 12 • Episode 6
Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson, Joe Moravsky, Meagan Martin and more run in the final semifinals.
Monday, June 16
Qualifiers 3 New
Season 17 • Episode 3
Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas; the top 20 athletes of the night will advance.
Monday, June 16
Finals 1
Season 12 • Episode 7
In the Finals round, 28 top ninjas face up to 10 diabolical obstacles, including Falling Shelves.
Sunday, June 22
Qualifiers 3
Season 17 • Episode 3
Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas; the top 20 athletes of the night will advance.
Monday, June 23
Dallas City Qualifiers
Season 10 • Episode 1
In the first qualifying round, competitors tackle six obstacles, including the Mega Warped Wall.
Monday, June 23
Finals 2
Season 12 • Episode 8
The remaining ninjas compete on the finals course and Power Tower to determine the winner.
Monday, June 23
Qualifiers 4 New
Season 17 • Episode 4
Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas; the top 20 athletes of the night advance.
Monday, June 23
Women's Championship
Season 15 • Episode 16
Sixteen elite female ninjas compete to take home the coveted title of women's champion.
Sunday, June 29
Qualifiers 4
Season 17 • Episode 4
Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas; the top 20 athletes of the night advance.
Monday, June 30
Venice Qualifying Part 2
Season 5 • Episode 2
More West Coast competitors take on the course in Venice Beach.
Monday, June 30
Qualifier 3
Season 12 • Episode 3
Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson, Michelle Warnky and more run in the third qualifying round.
Monday, June 30
Qualifiers 5 New
Season 17 • Episode 5
Competitors from all across America take on the world's most challenging obstacle course.
Monday, June 30
Qualifier 4
Season 12 • Episode 4
Meagan Martin, Joe Moravsky, Tiana Webberley and more run in the final qualifying round.
Matt Roush says...
One of summer TV’s most popular competitions returns for a 17th season, kicking off qualifying rounds in Las Vegas. Fan favorites and record holders from the previous 16 tournaments test themselves alongside new challengers on the daunting obstacle course. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila call the action with co-host Zuri Hall.
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