The countdown is on! The Voice Season 29 is set to return in 2026 with a fresh “Battle of Champions” format, and NBC has revealed the premiere schedule, returning coaches, and exciting first-time twists.
Premiere Date & Schedule
Season 29 premieres on Monday, February 23, at 9/8c with a special two-hour episode. Two more two-hour episodes will follow on Wednesday, February 25, and Thursday, February 26, at 8/7c. Starting Monday, March 2, the show moves to its regular two-hour slot at 9/8c, with an additional episode airing March 4.
Returning Coaches
Fan favorites Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Adam Levine are back in the iconic red chairs. This season, all three coaches are past Voice winners, raising the stakes as they mentor their teams. Clarkson will juggle filming Season 29 alongside her daytime show, thanks to a coordinated production schedule.
What’s New This Season
Dubbed The Voice: Battle of Champions, Season 29 introduces several format firsts:
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Blind Auditions: Coaches compete in a Triple Turn Competition, earning advantages for the next round.
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Battles: Coaches with the most three-chair turns gain a “Super Steal”, which overrides other coaches’ steals.
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Knockouts: Returning fan-favorite artists from past seasons compete in an In-Season All-Star Competition, judged with the help of original coach CeeLo Green.
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Semi-Finals & Finale: The Top 9 Semi-final leads to the Top 4 Finale, with super fans and past Voice contestants voting live in-studio for the first time.