The autumn TV schedules have well and truly arrived and Big Brother is first up to welcome in the change in seasons.
ITV recently confirmed that the new series will return in a matter of weeks, with AJ Odudu and Will Best returning to the series as hosts.
This year, the iconic location has been reimagined as a house of surprises, promising unexpected twists and game-changing moments designed to keep the housemates on their toes.
The Big Brother brand has racked up more than 157 million streams on ITVX, and the 2026 run arrives off the back of last year’s series that made history when Richard Storry became the show’s oldest-ever winner.
Release date/status: Confirmed
First episode release date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Release time: 9pm
Release pattern: Sunday to Thursday nights across an extended run
Channel/Streaming service: ITV2 and ITVX
Last updated: 2 September 2026
Big Brother 2026 start date: When is it on?
Big Brother 2026 launches on Sunday 13 September at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. New episodes will air Sunday to Thursday at 9pm across an extended run, with eight weeks full of ambitious tasks, high-stakes nominations and dramatic live evictions.
Fans wanting even more Big Brother action can tune into the companion show Big Brother: The Group Chat, airing immediately after the main show. Hosted by Kate Lawler and GK Barry, it’ll provide exclusive interviews with evicted housemates, celebrity fans and special guests, plus plenty of opinion and inside scoop.
Is there a trailer for Big Brother 2026?
ITV has released a teaser trailer for Big Brother 2026, unveiling the look of the new eye.
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Where can I watch Big Brother 2026?
Big Brother will be available to watch on ITV2 and streams on ITVX. Big Brother: The Group Chat will be available to watch on ITV2, ITVX and YouTube, with episodes also released across major podcast platforms.
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Big Brother begins on Sunday 13 September at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
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