The Voice is back on television screens with its 29th season, and this time the competition comes with a new title: The Voice: Battle of Champions. The singing competition returned on February 23, 2026, bringing back familiar faces in the spinning red chairs while introducing major changes to the format that make this season different from anything fans have seen before.
The new season features only three coaches for the first time in the show’s history. Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and John Legend are all returning to mentor the next generation of singers, and all three have something in commonโthey have all won previous seasons of the show as coaches. This setup explains the “Battle of Champions” subtitle, as these winning coaches now face off against each other with new talent and returning all-stars from their past teams .
Viewers who missed the two-hour premiere can still catch up, and those looking forward to upcoming episodes need to know where and when to tune in. Here is everything you need to know about watching The Voice: Battle of Champions season 29.
When Does The Voice: Battle of Champions Air on NBC?
The Voice season 29 premiered on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. ET on NBC. The premiere episode ran for two full hours, giving audiences plenty of time to see the Blind Auditions kick off with the new three-coach panel .
Following the premiere, new episodes will continue to air every Monday night at 9:00 p.m. ET on NBC. Each episode throughout the season will run for two hours, which marks a change from previous formats where episodes sometimes varied in length . The network has committed to the two-hour time slot for the entire run of season 29.
For viewers in different time zones across the United States, the broadcast times adjust accordingly:
- Eastern Time (ET): 9:00 p.m., Monday
- Central Time (CT): 8:00 p.m., Monday
- Mountain Time (MT): 7:00 p.m., Monday
- Pacific Time (PT): 6:00 p.m., Monday
How to Watch The Voice: Battle of Champions Online and On Streaming Platforms
Peacock Streaming Details
Peacock serves as the official streaming home for The Voice. While episodes do not stream live on the platform, they become available for on-demand viewing the day after they air on NBC. The season 29 premiere became available on Peacock on February 24, 2026 .
Peacock offers different subscription plans for viewers:
- Premium plan: Starts at $10.99 per month
- Annual plan: Available for $109.99 per year, which gives subscribers 12 months of service for the price of 10
The platform provides access to NBC content along with Bravo shows, live sports, and original programming, making it a solid option for viewers who want to cut cable but still keep up with network television.
Live TV Streaming Services
Several live TV streaming services carry NBC in their channel lineups, allowing viewers to watch The Voice as it airs without a traditional cable subscription. These services offer free trials for new users:
DIRECTV includes NBC in all its packages, starting with the ENTERTAINMENT package. New customers can try the service with a five-day free trial, which provides full access to watch the season premiere and following episodes at no cost during the trial period .
Hulu + Live TV also includes NBC in its live channel lineup. The service offers a three-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, plans start at $89.99 per month for the ad-supported version, while the ad-free plan costs $99.99 per month .
Other live TV streaming services that carry NBC in select markets include:
- YouTube TV
- Sling TV
NBC Website and App Access
Viewers with a valid cable login can watch episodes live through the official NBC website and NBC app. This option works well for people who have cable subscriptions but want to watch on computers, tablets, or phones rather than traditional television sets .
Global Streaming Times for International Viewers
The Voice: Battle of Champions reaches audiences around the world, though broadcast times vary by region. International viewers should note these local air times for the premiere and subsequent episodes:
- Canada (Toronto โ ET): 9:00 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2026
- Brazil (Rio de Janeiro โ BRT): 11:00 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2026
- United Kingdom (GMT): 2:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Germany (CET): 3:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- France (CET): 3:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- India (IST): 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- UAE (GST): 6:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Japan (JST): 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- South Korea (KST): 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Australia (Sydney โ AEDT): 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026
International viewers should check local listings, as availability and streaming options may differ by region.
Upcoming Episode Schedule for Season 29
The Voice season 29 follows a weekly release pattern with Blind Auditions continuing through early March. Here is the confirmed schedule for upcoming episodes:
- February 23, 2026: Episode 1 โ Blind Auditions Part 1 (Premiere)
- March 2, 2026: Episode 2 โ Blind Auditions Part 2
- March 9, 2026: Episode 3 โ Blind Auditions Part 3
The total number of episodes for season 29 has not been officially confirmed. For reference, season 28 consisted of 19 episodes, so viewers can expect a similar length for the current season .
After the Blind Auditions conclude, the competition will move through the Battles, Knockouts, and eventually the live shows. The Knockouts round will feature the special In-Season All-Star Competition, where past contestants return to compete .
Why Only Three Coaches This Season?
One of the biggest questions surrounding The Voice: Battle of Champions involves the reduction from four coaches to three. The change comes down to scheduling and episode count. NBC is bringing NBA games back to primetime this year, which means The Voice received fewer total hours for the season .
Showrunner Audrey Morrissey explained the reasoning to GoldDerby, noting that with fewer hours available, having four coaches would make the teams too small. She said, “It felt a little ridiculous” to maintain four coaches under the compressed schedule .
The reduced episode count means only 30 contestants advance past the Blind Auditions this season. Each coach will have 10 artists on their team, compared to 48 contestants in seasons 26 and 27, and 56 in season 25 .
The Coaches and Returning All-Stars
The Three Winning Coaches
Kelly Clarkson returns as a four-time winner of The Voice, having claimed victories in seasons 14, 15, 17, and 23. She brings extensive experience mentoring contestants and a successful career that started with her own American Idol win .
Adam Levine comes back as an original coach from season 1. He won three seasons during his long run on the show. Levine left after season 16 but returned for season 27 and continues now with season 29. His return brings back the energy from the early years of the show .
John Legend secured his win in season 16. The EGOT winner has coached in multiple seasons and brings both performance expertise and industry knowledge to his role .
The All-Star Contestants
Each coach selected two former contestants from their past teams to return for the In-Season All-Star Competition during the Knockouts round:
Team Adam features:
- Javier Colon โ The very first winner of The Voice from season 1
- Jordan Smith โ Winner of season 9
Team Kelly brings back:
- Jake Hoot โ Winner of season 17
- Girl Named Tom โ The winning trio from season 21
Team John includes:
- Maelyn Jarmon โ Winner of season 16
- Renzo โ Third-place finalist from season 27
CeeLo Green, who coached in seasons 1 through 3 and season 5, returns to judge the All-Star sing-offs. He will determine the winners of these special competition rounds .
New Rules and Format Changes for Season 29
Triple Turn Competition
During the Blind Auditions, coaches participate in a Triple Turn Competition. When all three coaches turn their chairs for a contestant, it counts as a “triple turn.” The coach who ends the Blind Auditions with the most triple-turn artists wins a significant advantage for the next round .
Super Steal Advantage
The coach who wins the Triple Turn Competition receives a Super Steal that can be used during the Battles round. This special power works differently from regular steals. When activated, the Super Steal overrides any other coach’s attempt to steal an artist and guarantees that the coach using it gets the contestant they want. Each coach only gets one chance to use this power throughout the entire season .
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In-Season All-Star Competition
During the Knockouts round, each coach’s two returning all-stars will compete against each other in sing-offs. CeeLo Green judges these performances and decides the winners. The coach whose returning artists win the most sing-offs receives a guaranteed spot for two of their current season contestants in the finale .
New Voting System
The semi-finals and finale introduce a new voting component. For the first time, the in-studio audience includes a voting bloc made up of super-fans and past Voice contestants. These audience members vote live during performances, adding their voices to the home viewer votes that determine who advances and who goes home .
What Winners Receive
The winner of The Voice: Battle of Champions will take home a cash prize of $100,000 along with a recording contract with Universal Music Group. These prizes have remained consistent with previous seasons, giving contestants a real launching pad for their music careers .
Last season’s winner, Aiden Ross, represented Team Niall and secured the title during the December 16 finale. The 20-year-old college student took home the same prize package that awaits this season’s champion .
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