Beast Games season 2
The second season of Beast Games, a reality competition show created by Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson was first released on Amazon Prime Video on January 7, 2026. The grand prize is $5 million USD, with $15 million total in cash and prizes.
Background
Season 1 of Beast Games was released on Amazon Prime Video between December 2024 and February 2025 as ten episodes, released weekly. It became Prime Video's most watched unscripted series ever and its second largest series debut of 2025, though it was received poorly by critics. Several contestants alleged they were mistreated during production, resulting in a lawsuit against Donaldson's company and several others.Production
Development
In an interview on the Colin and Samir podcast in January 2025, Donaldson said that he would be continuing with season 2 and 3 but he was told not to talk about anything definitive, and that season 2 would be easier to produce than season 1. In February, he said that he was "super happy" with season 1 and "really wants" to do season 2.In a comment on a Scott Cramer YouTube video in February, he said that season 2 would have the numbers going down quicker than season 1, and would have more skill-based games. He mentioned contacting Cramer to ask him to help with season 2.
Season 2 was confirmed on March 14, when Donaldson released a casting call on Instagram, and announced that the total prizes amount to $15 million USD, which would be the largest single cash prize in reality television history. The series was officially renewed for season 2, as well as season 3, on May 12, 2025, during Amazon's annual upfront presentation in New York.
Filming
Filming began in June 2025. The season's first episode was filmed at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, a building resembling an aircraft hangar near South Point, which was used by the production from May 1 until June 30, was used as a sound stage for the filming. Officials of the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development said that the production has an estimated $16 million budget, which was all spent in Las Vegas. Filming was completed in August 2025.The season is hosted and executive produced by MrBeast, with Sean Klitzner, Tyler Conklin and Mack Hopkins as co-creators. The showrunners are Tyler Conklin and Mack Hopkins, who also serve as executive producers together with Michael Cruz, Jeff Housenbold, Michael Miller, Josh Kulic and Chris Keiper, and Tyler Conklin is the Series Director.
The season has a "Strong vs. Smart" theme and includes 200 contestants, 100 of who are smart and 100 who are strong. It is set in Beast City, which broke the world record for the largest single set build on a competitive reality TV show.
The season notably features a crossover with CBS reality series Survivor.
Filmed before the production of the Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans, the Survivor production team hosted a series of challenges for Beast Games, with Survivor host Jeff Probst appearing as a co-host as part of the crossover. As part of the crossover Beast Games presenter "MrBeast" is also set to appear in an episode of Survivor 50 as a celebrity fan, introducing a twist.
Episodes
Contestants
Season 2 of Beast Games featured an initial 200 contestants, compared to the starting 1,000 in the first season. The contestants were split into two teams, "Smart" and "Strong". In the second episode, ten contestants were given the opportunity to take a bribe and swap with a contestant from the first season. This brought the total number of contestants competing in the second season to 210. The ten returning players were classified as "OG".| Contestant Number | Contestant Name | Description | Team | Episode Eliminated | Challenge | Placement |
| 1 | Zion Collins | Aerospace Engineer | Smart | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 46th |
| 2 | Sammie Harker | Neuroscience PHD Student | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 3 | Ashley "Koala" Chu | Solo World Traveler | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 4 | Noah Polacek | Chess Champion | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 5 | Zara Keshwani | Rubik's Cube Savant | Smart | Episode 2 | Balls | 92nd |
| 6 | Omar Abed | Top U.S. High School Alum | Smart | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 26th |
| 7 | Jenny Vazquez-Newsum | Leadership Strategist | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 8 | Shelby Pate | Mental Health Specialist | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 9 | Steve Calandrillo | Harvard Law Graduate | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 10 | Sasha Royce | Biodegradable Plastic Inventor | Smart | Episode 2 | Bluff | 79th |
| 11 | Johnny Mostowy | Pro Pokemon Competitor | Smart | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 12 | Julie LeBeau | Marketing Director | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 13 | Connor Moore | Media Mogul | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 14 | Alex Dodenhoff | AI Prodigy | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 15 | Christina Trexler | MIT Neuroscience Researcher | Smart | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 16 | Mike Aydin | Speaks 4 Languages | Smart | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 29th |
| 17 | Bryan Carrasco | Top 1% Board Gamer | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 18 | Joseph | Young Investor | Smart | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 46th |
| 19 | Tori Bell | Architectural Engineer | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 20 | Jessica "Jess" Furman | Chess Champion | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 21 | Ethan Healy | Chess Coach | Smart | Episode 5 | Solitary Box | 15th |
| 22 | Jack Fallon | Harvard Research Scientist | Smart | Episode 2 | Bribe Swap | 105th |
| 23 | Jasmine Gongora | Physical Therapist | Smart | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 24 | Brent Neves | Chemist | Smart | Episode 2 | Bribe Swap | 110th |
| 25 | Eddy | Street Smart | Smart | Episode 2 | Balls | 100th |
| 26 | Omid | Cybersecurity Expert | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 27 | Inaam Khan | Mechanical Engineer | Smart | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 26th |
| 28 | Andrew Herkelman | Math Educator | Smart | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 29 | Solomon | Data Analyst with 134 IQ | Smart | Episode 2 | Balls | 97th |
| 30 | Ed | Acturarial Science Grad | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 31 | Brandon Borick | Summa Cum Laude Grad | Smart | Episode 4 | Captain Bribe | 21st |
| 32 | Lexie Kraft | Account Exec at Top 1% Tech Company | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 33 | Rissa | Special Education Advocate | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 34 | Jacklyn "Jackie" Mae | Civil Engineer | Smart | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 35 | Vikram Shah | Billion Dollar Problem Solver | Smart | Episode 2 | Bluff | 74th |
| 36 | Adrienne Elizabeth | Top Grad of Masters Degree | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 37 | Tim Sternberg | Sweepstake Expert | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 38 | Kady Bach | Reptile Breeder | Smart | - | - | - |
| 39 | Rahel Desai | MBA Summa Cum Laude | Smart | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 40 | Jada Campbell | Mastermind of Political Ops | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 41 | Shawn Alvarez | Guinness World Record Gamer | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 42 | Luke Broyles | Crypto Content Creator | Smart | Episode 4 | Captain Bribe | 21st |
| 43 | Annabel Grossman | Ivy League Graduate | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 44 | Preston A. Gregory | Rubik's Cube Expert | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 45 | Emily Burruss | Rocket Scientist | Smart | Episode 3 | Family Emergency | 25th |
| 46 | Nick Kalra | Inventor | Smart | Episode 2 | Bluff | 75th |
| 47 | Emily Saar | Wall Street Investment Banker | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 48 | Jaden Chambers | NASA Robotics and Mechanical Engineer | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 49 | Luisitin Rodriguez | Mathematician | Smart | Episode 2 | Bluff | 71st |
| 50 | Conner Dodenhoff | Professional Poker Player | Smart | Episode 2 | Bluff | 77th |
| 51 | Cat | Environmental Engineer | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 52 | Joseph Block | PHD in Mechanical Engineering | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 53 | Eric Cheng | Harvard Graduate | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 54 | Mirza | Database Engineer for U.S. Govt. | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 55 | OB Syed | International Philosophy Founder | Smart | Episode 2 | Bluff | 72nd |
| 56 | Apollo Poetry | Stay at Home Dad | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 57 | Lawrence Tolentino | NASA Engineer | Smart | Episode 2 | Bluff | 78th |
| 58 | Jack McKenna | Child Genius | Smart | - | - | - |
| 59 | Emily Foster | Million Dollar Business Owner | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 60 | Abby Kayfus | Photographic Memory | Smart | Episode 2 | Bribe Swap | 108th |
| 61 | Brandon Chen | Trilingual Genius | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 62 | Trina Horvath | Same IQ as Einstein | Smart | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 41st |
| 63 | Emma Wojcicki | 99th Percentile for SAT | Smart | Episode 2 | Bribe Swap | 102nd |
| 64 | Jesse Lopez | PHD, Human Behavior | Smart | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 65 | Miguel | Cancer Research Coordinator | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 66 | Kristen Sansone | Double Major in Neuro & Psych | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 67 | Elizabeth | Mensa Mom | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 68 | Chris Watley | High-Level Government Official | Smart | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 69 | Phillip Myers | Master Poker Player | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 70 | Jessica Douglass | 8 College Degrees | Smart | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 71 | Sarah Edie | Biomed Engineer | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 72 | Nichole Johanson | 3rd Generation Treasure Hunter | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 73 | Gary Gasperi | Civil Engineer | Smart | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 74 | Hailey Ramirez | Mexican-American League Scholar | Smart | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 75 | Asia Fee | Chemist | Smart | Episode 2 | Balance | 84th |
| 76 | Hotheyfa Qais | Top 1% National Public Speaker | Smart | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 77 | Nikhil Jyotishi | Dean's List Student | Smart | Episode 2 | Bribe Swap | 104th |
| 78 | Gloria Hoggarth | Genius IQ | Smart | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 41st |
| 79 | Michelle | High-School Grad at 17 While Raising Child | Smart | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 31st |
| 80 | Julia Benko | Nurse Practitioner | Smart | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 81 | Amethyst Lumley | Data Science Research for NASA | Smart | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 82 | Aanchal Budhrani | Architect | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 83 | Sydney Voyvodich | Helicopter Hydraulics Specialist | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 84 | Rayona | Budget Analyst for U.S. Dept. of Defense | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 85 | Hillary Klug | National Champ, Buck Dancing | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 86 | Sifallah "Safe" Bouyadjera | Pre-Med Student | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 87 | Patrick Kearney | Built NASA Space Satellites | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 88 | Ana | PHD Student at Duke | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 89 | Franceska Lacson | Ultra Sound Tech | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 90 | Laura Londonio | PHD Student & Future Astronaut | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 91 | Sue Smey | Survivor 47 Finalist | Smart | Episode 5 | Solitary Box | 17th |
| 92 | Michelle Chin | Human Calculator | Smart | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 31st |
| 93 | Jordan | Looks Like Justin Timberlake | Smart | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 36th |
| 94 | Julia Bakr | Pre-Med Student | Smart | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 95 | Mark | Observant Business Grad | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 96 | Sophie Marcolla | Licensed Attorney | Smart | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 36th |
| 97 | Emily Merrill | Sweepstakes Champion | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 98 | Sendhil Krishnan | Doctorpreneur | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 99 | Hannah Riggs | Software Engineer | Smart | - | - | - |
| 100 | Taylor | NYU Philosopher | Smart | Episode 1 | Opening Smart Challenge | 111th |
| 101 | Rose Huang Stegura | Alaskan Elite Powerlifter | Strong | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 31st |
| 102 | Diego De La Torre | NPC Sasquatch Champion | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 103 | Julia Danielle Whitesel | Bodybuilder | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 163rd |
| 104 | Eddie Bracamontes | Top 5 Arnold Classic Competitor | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 105 | Morgan Irons | World's 4th Strongest Woman | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 106 | Patrick Clay | Fire Captain | Strong | Episode 2 | Balls | 98th |
| 107 | Joe Callari | Pro MMA Fighter | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 108 | Sonia Quiñones | Marine Corps Vet | Strong | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 31st |
| 109 | Angello | Pro Soccer Player & Bodybuilder | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 110 | Sonya Gallegos-Dreiling | Bare Knuckle Fighter | Strong | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 111 | Dillon Salva | Former NFL Player | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 112 | John Leahy | NYC Firefighter | Strong | Episode 4 | Captain Bribe | 21st |
| 113 | Eddy Cruz | Record Breaking Powerlifitng | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 114 | Kellie Lund | Surfing | Strong | Episode 2 | Balance | 91st |
| 115 | Mario Gonzalez | Men's Physique Champion | Strong | Episode 2 | Balance | 82nd |
| 116 | Sami Layadi | College Cheerleader | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 117 | Mitch | Professional Bodybuilder | Strong | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 36th |
| 118 | Nick Mariano | Wrestler | Strong | - | - | - |
| 119 | Alexis Ayon | Ironman Athlete | Strong | Episode 2 | Bribe Swap | 101st |
| 120 | Sean | Boxer | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 121 | Isabella "Bella" Bond | Triple Jump Champion | Strong | Episode 2 | Bluff | 73rd |
| 122 | Julia Avila Shumate | MMA Fighter | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 123 | Danae Morgan | World Champion Street Lifter | Strong | Episode 2 | Balance | 81st |
| 124 | Martina Baccherini-Cascone | West Coast Bodybuilding Champion | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 125 | Aura Brisa Rispoli | Champion Bodybuilder | Strong | Episode 2 | Balance | 90th |
| 126 | Joseph "JT" Torres | NY Courts Officer | Strong | Episode 5 | Solitary Box | 16th |
| 127 | Jonas Harmer | American Ninja Warrior | Strong | Episode 2 | Bribe Swap | 106th |
| 128 | Noelle Lambert | 2x Paralympian | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 129 | Cydney Gillon | Champion Bodybuilder | Strong | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 41st |
| 130 | Kat Musni | Body Weight Training Expert | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 131 | Cam | Race Car Driver | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 132 | Jake Havron | Former College Basketball Player | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 133 | Avery Brown | Former Wrestler | Strong | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 46th |
| 134 | Adam Fuentes | The Juggernaut | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 135 | Aspen Vincent | Calisthenics Athlete | Strong | Episode 2 | Balance | 87th |
| 136 | Luis Rodriguez | High-Level Parkour & Ninja Athlete | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 137 | John Goggin | Competitive Rugby Player | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 161st |
| 138 | Hayley | Army Vet & Bodybuilder | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 139 | Chandler Snyder | Elite Marathon Runner | Strong | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 46th |
| 140 | Michael "Mike" Weinhold | Competitive Wrestler | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 141 | Eddie Collazo | Buff NY Plumber | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 142 | Miguel Cuevas | Federal Agent, Homeland Security | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 143 | Jeffrey "Jeff" Wall | Martial Arts Hall of Fame at 10 Y.O. | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 144 | Justin Cates | 4x National Football Champion | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 145 | Brianna Salinaro | Paralympian | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 146 | Ashleigh Wosny | Crossfit Athlete | Strong | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 41st |
| 147 | Imani | Personal Trainer | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 148 | Ian Weber | American Ninja Warrior | Strong | Episode 5 | Solitary Box | 19th |
| 149 | Isaiah Lamb | Former Basketball Player | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 150 | Megan Davis | Weightlifting Queen | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 162nd |
| 151 | Nicolly Rosa | Brazilian Powerhouse | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 152 | Monika Ronk | Former Gymnast | Strong | - | - | - |
| 153 | Pe'Lar Handie | MMA Fighter | Strong | Episode 2 | Bluff | 76th |
| 154 | Josh Pircey | National Bodybuilder | Strong | Episode 2 | Balls | 95th |
| 155 | Jared Fields | Big Brother Star | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 156 | Lindsey Carlson | Twin Pro Wrestler | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 157 | Catey Link | Fitness Influencer | Strong | - | - | - |
| 158 | Winnie Ileso | Former Track Star | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 159 | Celeste Frank | Competetive Rock Climber | Strong | Episode 2 | Balance | 83rd |
| 160 | Mark Valeriote | Calisthenics Champion | Strong | Episode 2 | Balance | 89th |
| 161 | Shavon Alexis | Professional Aerialist | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 162 | Tyler Davis | World Champion Strongman | Strong | Episode 6 | Hearts Will Be Smashed | 12th |
| 163 | Ella Kikirov | Strength Athlete | Strong | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 26th |
| 164 | Cindy Balandran | National Physique Finalist | Strong | Episode 2 | Balls | 96th |
| 165 | Haley Urban | D1 Lacrosse Athlete | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 166 | Laurie Carlson | Twin Pro Wrestler | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 167 | Tyler Lucas | U.S. Air Force Pilot | Strong | - | - | - |
| 168 | Jenna Pauly | D1 Pole Vaulter | Strong | Episode 2 | Bribe Swap | 103rd |
| 169 | Jack Fricker | Track & Field Competitor | Strong | Episode 2 | Bribe Swap | 109th |
| 170 | Jay | D1 Athlete | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 171 | Jacob Edie | High School Basketball Star | Strong | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 46th |
| 172 | Auguste Auger | Multi-Sport Athlete | Strong | - | - | - |
| 173 | Jim Bent | Former Collegiate Athlete | Strong | - | - | - |
| 174 | Vance Walker | American Ninja Warrior | Strong | Episode 5 | Solitary Box | 20th |
| 175 | Allison "Allie" Jones | D1 Athlete | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 176 | Brint Walton | Weightlifting Butcher | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 177 | Colby Sparkman | Former State Wrestler | Strong | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 36th |
| 178 | Ridwan Al Khafagi | Rock Climber | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 179 | Eric J. Leekam | Army National Guard | Strong | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 30th |
| 180 | Autumn Taylor | D1 Basketball Star | Strong | Episode 2 | Balls | 93rd |
| 181 | Nicole Bright | Ultra Marathon Runner | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 182 | Jessi DiPette | Fitness Instructor | Strong | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 36th |
| 183 | Sierra Thomas | Bikini Competitor & Trainer | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 184 | Evelyn "Nicky" Bruce | Bodybuilder | Strong | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 41st |
| 185 | Joe Suarez | D1 Football Player | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 186 | Nicole Goss | Team USA Weightlifting Coach | Strong | Episode 3 | Obstacle Course | 31st |
| 187 | Evonne Britton | Track & Field Silver Medalist | Strong | Episode 2 | Balls | 99th |
| 188 | Carli Smith | Former Pro Bodybuilder | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 164th |
| 189 | Athena Vas | Fitfluencer | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 190 | Sharon | Former Bodybuilder | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 191 | Cory Sims | Navy Vet | Strong | - | - | - |
| 192 | Nate Hiett | World Record Pole Vaulter | Strong | Episode 2 | Bribe Swap | 107th |
| 193 | Kiah Dream | Combat Sport Champ | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 194 | Bryleigh Hansen | Competitive Crossfitter | Strong | Episode 6 | Hearts Will Be Smashed | 13th |
| 195 | Brett Stewart | MMA Fighter | Strong | - | - | - |
| 196 | Sydney Tencate | Athletic Record Setter | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 197 | Michael Biagioni | 250 lb Deadlifter | Strong | Episode 2 | Balance | 88th |
| 198 | Sarah Mizel | Competitive Acrobat | Strong | Episode 2 | Balance | 86th |
| 199 | Monae | Cop & Football Player | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 200 | Bryan Dionicio | Former D1 Baseball Player | Strong | Episode 1 | Opening Strong Challenge | 165th |
| 380 | Dean "Deano" Viana | Retired Fire Captain | OG | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 406 | Karim Arafa | Photographer | OG | Episode 2 | Bluff | 80th |
| 424 | Courtney Ferris | Freelance Photographer | OG | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 539 | Akira Andrews | Adventure Park Employee | OG | Episode 2 | Balls | 94th |
| 566 | JC Gallego Iori | LGBTQ+ Fertility Advocate | OG | Episode 6 | Solitary Box | 14th |
| 830 | Twana Barnett | Wrestler | OG | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 831 | Jeffrey "Jeff" Randall Allen | Devoted Dad | OG | Episode 5 | Solitary Box | 18th |
| 952 | Mia Speight | Former Personal Trainer | OG | Episode 4 | Captain Bribe | 21st |
| 974 | Gage Gallagher | Emergency Medical Technician | OG | Episode 3 | Blocks | 51st |
| 991 | Jeremy T. Grant | Polar Bear Guard | OG | Episode 2 | Balance | 85th |
Prizes
In addition to the $5,000,000 grand prize, contestants competed for a private island, valued at $1,800,000, in a series of Survivor themed challenges during the crossover episode. Contestants were given opportunities to take bribes in exchange for eliminating themselves or their fellow competitors. All Top 20 contestants earned $5,000, sponsored by T-Mobile.| Contestant Number | Contestant Name | Prize Description | Prize Value |
| 21 | Ethan Healy | T-Mobile Prize, Survivor Bribe | $55,000 |
| 22 | Jack Fallon | Swap Bribe | $100,000 |
| 24 | Brent Neves | Swap Bribe | $100,000 |
| 38 | Kady Bach | T-Mobile Prize | $5,000 |
| 58 | Jack McKenna | T-Mobile Prize | $5,000 |
| 60 | Abby Kayfus | Swap Bribe | $100,000 |
| 63 | Emma Wojcicki | Swap Bribe | $100,000 |
| 77 | Nikhil Jyotishi | Swap Bribe | $100,000 |
| 91 | Sue Smey | T-Mobile Prize | $5,000 |
| 99 | Hannah Riggs | T-Mobile Prize | $5,000 |
| 118 | Nick Mariano | T-Mobile Prize | $5,000 |
| 119 | Alexis Ayon | Swap Bribe | $100,000 |
| 126 | Joseph "JT" Torres | Captain Bribe, T-Mobile Prize | $1,005,000 |
| 127 | Jonas Harmer | Swap Bribe | $100,000 |
| 148 | Ian Weber | T-Mobile Prize, Island | $1,805,000 |
| 152 | Monika Ronk | T-Mobile Prize | $5,000 |
| 157 | Catey Link | T-Mobile Prize | $5,000 |
| 162 | Tyler Davis | T-Mobile Prize | $5,000 |
| 167 | Tyler Lucas | T-Mobile Prize | $5,000 |
| 168 | Jenna Pauly | Swap Bribe | $100,000 |
| 169 | Jack Fricker | Swap Bribe | $100,000 |
| 172 | Auguste Auger | T-Mobile Prize | $5,000 |
| 173 | Jim Bent | T-Mobile Prize | $5,000 |
| 174 | Vance Walker | T-Mobile Prize | $5,000 |
| 191 | Cory Sims | T-Mobile Prize | $5,000 |
| 192 | Nate Hiett | Swap Bribe | $100,000 |
| 194 | Bryleigh Hansen | T-Mobile Prize | $5,000 |
| 195 | Brett Stewart | T-Mobile Prize | $5,000 |
| 566 | JC Gallego Iori | T-Mobile Prize | $5,000 |
| 831 | Jeffrey "Jeff" Randall Allen | T-Mobile Prize | $5,000 |
Release
The season premiered on Amazon Prime Video on January 7, 2026, with the first three episodes being released on that day and the remaining seven episodes being released weekly through February 25.A 7-part docuseries detailing the Behind-the-scenes of the production titled The Making of Beast Games and presented by Jon Youshaei is released concurrently to the season's episode releases.