Jun 2, 2025 · 1h 24m
Qualifying rounds begin in Las Vegas on the world's most challenging obstacle course. The competition returns bigger than ever by bringing back trailblazers, record-setters, and fan-favorite competitors from the last 16 seasons.
American Ninja Warrior
Follow competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses in both city qualifying and city finals rounds across the country. Those that successfully complete the finals course in their designated region move on to the national finals round in Las Vegas, where they face a stunning four-stage course modeled after the famed Mt. Midoriyama course in Japan. The winner will take home a grand prize of $1 million.
Season 17 Episodes
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Jun 9, 2025 · 1h 24m
Qualifiers continue in Las Vegas with a special "How to Train Your Dragon" episode; dragons Toothless and Stormfly join the ninjas, and the film's star, Mason Thames, joins Matt and Akbar in the booth.
Jun 16, 2025 · 1h 24m
Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas on the world's most challenging obstacle course; the top 20 athletes of the night will advance to the semifinals.
Jun 23, 2025 · 1h 24m
Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas on the world's most challenging obstacle course; the top 20 athletes of the night advance to the semifinals.
Jun 30, 2025 · 1h 24m
Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas on the world's most challenging obstacle course; the top 20 athletes of the night advance to the semifinals.
Jul 7, 2025 · 1h 24m
Qualifying rounds conclude in Las Vegas on the world's most challenging obstacle course; the top 20 athletes of the night advance to the semifinals.
Jul 14, 2025 · 1h 24m
The semifinals begin in Las Vegas, where the ninjas take on a longer course featuring 10 iconic obstacles from the past; the fastest will advance to the national finals and compete in head-to-head races.
Jul 21, 2025 · 1h 24m
The semifinals continue in Las Vegas, where the ninjas take on a longer course featuring 10 iconic obstacles from the past; the fastest will advance to the national finals and compete in head-to-head races.
Jul 28, 2025 · 1h 24m
The semifinals conclude in Las Vegas where the ninjas take on a longer course featuring 10 iconic obstacles from the past; the fastest advance to the national finals and compete in head-to-head races.
Aug 4, 2025 · 1h 24m
The finals begin in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas go head-to-head in side-by-side races with the fastest advancing in the competition; athletes face six iconic obstacles including Shrinking Steps, Swinging Frames and the legendary Salmon Ladder.
Aug 11, 2025 · 1h 24m
The finals continue in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas go head-to-head in side-by-side races with the fastest advancing in the competition; athletes face six iconic obstacles including Pole Grasper, Floating Monkey Bars and Piston Plunge.
Aug 18, 2025 · 1h 24m
The finals continue in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas go head-to-head in high-stakes, side-by-side races with the fastest advancing in the competition; 32 athletes compete in a new bracket-style tournament to determine the next champion.
Aug 25, 2025 · 1h 24m
The finals conclude in Las Vegas where the nation's top ninjas go head-to-head in high-stakes, side-by-side races; a new bracket-style tournament crowns the next American Ninja Warrior champion, earning them the grand prize of $250,000.
Sep 1, 2025 · 1h 24m
Sixteen elite female ninjas compete on the world's toughest obstacle course with head-to-head races deciding this year's women's champion.
Season 17 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did American Ninja Warrior Season 17 premiere?
American Ninja Warrior Season 17 premiered on June 2, 2025.
How many episodes are in American Ninja Warrior Season 17?
American Ninja Warrior Season 17 has 14 episodes.
What is the first episode of American Ninja Warrior Season 17?
The season opens with Season 17 Episode 1, "Qualifiers 1". It aired on June 2, 2025.
Go to Season 17 Episode 1