June 25, 2024

MTV has announced that The Challenge is coming back for its 40th season this August. The veteran competition series is returning for a 'Battle of the Eras' season that will feature 40 legendary competitors from its 26-year history.

On the air since 1998, the show is MTV's longest running competition series. Each season features men and women competing in various themed formats filled with over-the-top challenges in hopes of taking home the grand prize.

Season 40 will feature 40 legendary competitors from the series' 26-year history representing their Challenge Era in an epic battle for the ages where legends will collide as they strive to immortalize their names as Challenge 40 Champions and earn their share of the one million dollar prize.

The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras premieres on Wednesday, August 14 at 8:00pm.