“Act One of a Horror Film” – 18 strangers are abandoned on the islands of Fiji with the chance to win $1 million. Tribes must claim victory in the grueling marooning challenge to earn essential camp supplies. Then castaways are chosen to face off with a huge reward on the line, on the two-hour season premiere of SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Sept. 24 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured (L-R): Jeff Probst. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Survivor is back for its 49th season, with a new group of castaways competing for the $1 million prize and a chance to join the show’s landmark 50th season this spring. Here’s everything you need to know about when and where to watch Survivor Season 49.
CBS’s long-running reality series follows 18 contestants (known as castaways) who are intentionally stranded on an island in Fiji. Divided into three tribes, they must outwit and outplay each other while adapting to their surroundings and forming a new society. Only one castaway can be crowned the title of Sole Survivor and win the $1 million prize after 26 days of intense gameplay.
Returning for Season 49 is legendary host Jeff Probst, who has presided over all seasons and serves as executive producer of the hit survival series. In a recent interview with TVLine, he teased that this was one of the “hottest” seasons of the show, which greatly impacted game play at the beginning. The show films in the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji.
“The front half of the game is pretty exhausting, and it’s pretty rough for a few of the players. It’s not an easy go. And then the merge hits and the weather starts to cool and the game goes bonkers,” he revealed. “The players are now back and it’s one of the most unpredictable back halves of a season that we’ve ever had. Suddenly, you get a little bit of energy and a little bit of a cloud cover, and all the big guns come out.”
Ready for more twists, turns and blindsides? Read on to discover the Survivor premiere time tonight, how to watch the new season on cable and streaming platforms and free options.
What Time Does Survivor Season 49 Premiere Tonight?
“Act One of a Horror Film” – 18 strangers are abandoned on the islands of Fiji with the chance to win $1 million. Tribes must claim victory in the grueling marooning challenge to earn essential camp supplies. Then castaways are chosen to face off with a huge reward on the line, on the two-hour season premiere of SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Sept. 24 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured (L-R): HINA, ULI, and KELE Tribes with Jeff Probst. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Survivor Season 49 premieres with a two-hour episode on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and Paramount+ Premium. New episodes of Survivor will be released every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
How To Watch Survivor Season 49 On Cable
“Act One of a Horror Film” – 18 strangers are abandoned on the islands of Fiji with the chance to win $1 million. Tribes must claim victory in the grueling marooning challenge to earn essential camp supplies. Then castaways are chosen to face off with a huge reward on the line, on the two-hour season premiere of SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Sept. 24 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured (L-R): Jason Treul, Matt Williams, and Steven Ramm. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Survivor Season 49 will be airing live on CBS. You can watch the traditional broadcast on your TV using cable, satellite, or a digital antenna. Cord-cutters can watch Survivor on a live TV streaming service that carries CBS, including DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, and more.
How To Watch Survivor Season 49 On Streaming
“Act One of a Horror Film” – 18 strangers are abandoned on the islands of Fiji with the chance to win $1 million. Tribes must claim victory in the grueling marooning challenge to earn essential camp supplies. Then castaways are chosen to face off with a huge reward on the line, on the two-hour season premiere of SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Sept. 24 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured (L-R): Jason Treul, Sophie Segreti, and Kristina Mills. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Survivor will also stream live on Paramount+ for subscribers with the Paramount+ Premium plan. Meanwhile, Paramount+ Essential Plan subscribers can watch new episodes the following day (Thursdays).
Does Paramount+ Offer A Free Trial To Watch Survivor?
“Act One of a Horror Film” – 18 strangers are abandoned on the islands of Fiji with the chance to win $1 million. Tribes must claim victory in the grueling marooning challenge to earn essential camp supplies. Then castaways are chosen to face off with a huge reward on the line, on the two-hour season premiere of SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Sept. 24 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured (L-R): Savannah Louie. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Yes! Paramount+ is currently offering a one-week free trial for new subscribers on both of its plans. The Paramount+ Premium plan is free for one week, then $12.99 per month after the trial. The Paramount+ Essential plan is also free for one week, then $7.99 per month afterward.
All 48 seasons of Survivor are available to stream on Paramount+.
Check out the first-look trailer for Survivor Season 49 below.