In the qualifying round from Dallas, Texas, ninjas face 6 obstacles, including the new 18-foot “Mega Warped Wall,” which offers a chance to win $10,000 if conquered. Ninjas can also be younger this year, with the age limit lowered from 21 to 19. Notable Dallas ninjas include Daniel Gil, Brent Steffensen, and Barclay Stockett. Matt Iseman & Akbar Gbajabiamila host and Kristine Leahy co-hosts.

In the qualifying round from Los Angeles, California, ninjas tackle 6 obstacles, including the brand-new “Jumper Cables” and “Doorknob Drop.” Ninja veterans Sean Bryan, Kevin Bull, and Flip Rodriguez compete.

In the qualifying round from Miami, Florida, ninjas tackle 6 obstacles, including the brand-new “Ring Turn” and “Slippery Summit.” Featured ninjas include Jessie Graff, Drew Drechsel, and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School teacher Gabe Stewart.

The qualifying round from Indianapolis, Indiana, takes over downtown at the foot of the majestic “Monument Circle” where ninjas face 6 obstacles, including the brand-new “Wheel Flip” and the “Spin Hopper.” Season 7 champion Isaac Caldiero returns to the show after a 2 year hiatus. He is joined by ninja veterans Brian Arnold, Jimmy Choi, and Jesse “Flex” Labreck, as well as notable guests including Verizon IndyCar driver Scott Dixon and Olympic Gold Medalist Kendall Coyne.

The qualifying round from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, takes over the Richmond Power Plant where ninjas face 6 obstacles, including the brand-new “Spinning Bow Ties” and “Lightning Bolts.” Ninja veterans Najee Richardson, Michelle Warnky, Allyssa Beird, and Chris Wilczewski return to the competition and compete alongside former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jason Avant.

In the qualifying round from Minneapolis, Minnesota, ninjas attempt to conquer 6 obstacles including the brand-new “Double Twister” and “Diamond Dash.” Featured ninjas include Meagan Martin, Joe Moravsky, Lance Pekus, Maggi Thorne, and Sarah Schoback.

The top 30 competitors from this city’s Qualifying round face an extended, 10-obstacle course, including the brand-new “Baton Pass” and “Spider Trap.” Ninjas include: Tiana Webberley, Sean Bryan, Kevin Bull, Josh Levin, and Flip Rodriguez.

The top 30 competitors from this city’s Qualifying round face an extended, 10-obstacle course, including the brand-new “Fallout” and the grueling 10th obstacle, “Spider Trap.” Ninjas include: Daniel Gil, Barclay Stockett, Mathis “The Kid” Owhadi, Brent Steffensen, and Abel Gonzalez.

The top 30 competitors from this city’s Qualifying round face an extended, 10-obstacle course, including the brand new “Crazy Clocks.” Ninjas include: Jessie Graff, Drew Drechsel, Morgan “Moose” Wright, Rachael Goldstein, and Jessica Clayton.

The top 30 competitors from this city’s Qualifying round face an extended, 10-obstacle course including the brand-new “Cane Lane” and the grueling 10th obstacle “Spider Trap.” Ninjas include: Brian Arnold, Jimmy Choi, Jesse “Flex” Labreck, and season 7 champion Isaac Caldiero.

The top 30 competitors from this city’s Qualifying round face an extended, 10-obstacle course including the brand-new “Captain’s Wheel.” Ninjas include: Najee Richardson, Michelle Warnky, Allyssa Beird, Jamie Rahn, and Chris Wilczewski.

The top 30 competitors from this city’s Qualifying round face an extended, 10-obstacle course, including a brand-new obstacle called “The Hinge.” Ninja veterans taking to the course include Meagan Martin, Joe Moravsky, Jake Murray, and Lance Pekus.

One half of the field takes on the 1st of 4 stages. Ninjas include Daniel Gil, Jesse Labreck, and rookie Mathis "Kid" Owhadi. Stage 1 consists of 8 obstacles that must be completed in under 2:25 minutes in order to advance to stage 2.

The other half of the field takes on the 1st of 4 stages. Ninjas include Meagan Martin, Lance Pekus, and Najee Richardson. Stage 1 consists of 8 obstacles that must be completed in under 2:25 minutes in order to advance to stage 2.

Competitors who conquered stage 1 move on to stage 2, in the hope of advancing to stages 3 and 4. Finalists vie to win a cash prize of $1 million and the title of “American Ninja Warrior.” New this year, the ninja who goes the farthest walks away with the “last ninja standing” prize of $100,000.

Ninjas take on 6 challenging obstacles, including 2 new ones: “Walk the Plank” and “Spring Forward.” In a new twist to the city qualifying rounds, the 2 fastest finishers take on the new Power Tower for a chance to advance straight to the National Finals in Las Vegas.

Competitors include last season’s “Last Ninja Standing” Drew Drechsel and former New England Patriot Tyrone Poole, who each face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new “Off the Hook” and “Ferris Wheel.”

Competitors include Barclay Stockett, Mathis Kid Owhadi, Daniel Gil, and Olympian Jonathan Horton, who each face up to 6 challenging obstacles including the new “Diving Boards” and “Coconut Climb.”

ANW brings the competition indoors for the first time ever in Seattle’s Tacoma Dome for the City Qualifying Round. Competitors face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new “Lunatic Ledges” and “Barrel Roll.”

Competitors, including Najee Richardson, Joe Moravsky, Allyssa Beird, Captain NBC Jamie Rahn, and Chris Wilczewski, face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new “Dangerous Curves” and “Hazard Cones.”

Competitors, including Jesse Labreck, Grant McCartney, Ethan Swanson, Michelle Warnky, Mike Bernardo, and 98 Degrees band member Drew Lachey, face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new “Sling Shot.”

Competitors, including Flip Rodriguez and Adam Rayl, face up to 10 obstacles, including the new “Leaps of Faith.” In a new twist to the City Finals, the 2 fastest finishers take on the new Power Tower for a chance to win a "safety pass" that provides a second chance on the National Finals course after a fall on stage 1 or 2.

Competitors, including Drew Drechsel, Jessica Clayton, Travis Rosen, and more, face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including the new “Up for Grabs.”

Competitors including Daniel Gil, Barclay Stockett, The Kid, and more face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including the new “Snap Back.”

Competitors, including Jessie Graff, Lance “The Cowboy Ninja” Pekus, Meagan Martin, Sean Bryan, and more, face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including the new “Northwest Passage.”

Competitors, including Joe Moravsky, Najee Richardson, Allyssa Beird, and more, face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including the new “Angry Birds.”

Competitors, including Grant McCartney, Jesse “Flex” Labreck, Michelle Warnky, and more, face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including the new “Slam Dunk.”

The first night of a 4-week TV event where the season’s top competitors attempt to conquer the world’s toughest obstacle course. Stage 1 features 8 obstacles that must be completed in less than 2.5 minutes, including the new “Roulette Row” and “Diving Boards.”

The second half of the finalists battle stage 1, including Jessie Graff, Grant McCartney, Drew Drechsel, and Mathis “The Kid” Owhadi.

The remaining 28 competitors take on stage 2 at the national finals where 6 obstacles await, including the new “Giant Walk the Plank,” “Snap Back,” and “Grim Sweeper.”

This season’s best ninjas face stage 3, which features 7 daunting obstacles. Will any succeed and take on stage 4?

Top competitors from ANW go head to head with ninjas and skilled athletes from around the globe in a 2-hour special that features 3 teams each with 5 ninjas: Team USA, Team Europe, and (for the first time) Team Australia. The teams compete across all 4 epic stages of the show’s national finals course – 23 obstacles in all.

Iconic obstacles get supersized as the best competitors face off in the high-octane Skills Competition, featuring the Big Dipper, Fearsome Ferris Wheel and Striding Steps; plus, three all-star teams compete in a competition relay race.

Ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new Weight For It, Ring Chaser, and Rib Run, in addition to fan favorites Shrinking Steps, Slingshot, and the iconic Warped Wall.

Ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new Ring Chaser and Rib Run, in addition to the dynamic Ferris Wheel and the iconic Warped Wall. Ninjas include Jesse "Flex" Labreck, JJ Woods, Jamie "Captain NBC" Rahn, and Daniel Gil.

Ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles including the new high-flying Beehive, in addition to fan favorites the Shrinking Steps and the iconic Warped Wall. Ninjas include Najee Richardson, Michelle Warnky, Adam Rayl, and Jessie Graff.

Ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including Off the Hook, Spinning Bridge, and the new Sideways, in addition to the fan favorite Spider Climb and the iconic Warped Wall. Ninjas include Meagan Martin, Joe Moravsky, Tiana Webberley, Michael Torres, and The Cowboy Ninja Lance Pekus.

Ninjas face up to 10 obstacles, including the new head-spinning Corkscrew and mechanical Clockwork, plus fan favorites such as the Salmon Ladder and the Warped Wall. Ninjas include Daniel Gil, Jesse Labreck, Sandy Zimmerman, Jody Avila, and Grant McCartney.

Ninjas face up to 10 brutal obstacles, including the dizzying Corkscrew, the Salmon Ladder, and the iconic Warped Wall. Ninjas include Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson, Joe Moravsky, and Meagan Martin.

The 28 top ninjas face up to 10 diabolical obstacles, including the new Falling Shelves and Dragonback. Only the top 8 will advance to the final round this year.

The remaining ninjas take their shot at the 10-obstacle Finals course. The top 8 then compete in a playoff bracket where they race head-to-head on the Power Tower for a $100,000 prize.

Twelve elite female competitors battle across two daunting courses. The Top 4 finishers advance to race head-to-head on the Power Tower, with the winner taking home $50,000 and becoming the first ever American Ninja Warrior Women's Champion.

For the first time, competitors as young as 15 compete in the first round of qualifiers, where the ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new Overpass, Split Decision, Tipping Point, and V Formation.

The qualifiers continue with the ninjas facing up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the Shrinking Steps, Weight for It, Split Decision, Tipping Point, V Formation, and the iconic Warped Wall.

The qualifiers continue with ninjas facing up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new Air Surfer and Pretzel Twist in addition to the iconic Warped Wall.

The qualifiers continue with the ninjas facing up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new Double Down.

The qualifiers come to a close with ninjas facing up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new Tilt A Whirl.

The ninjas face up to 10 obstacles in the Semifinals, including new obstacles Wall-to-Wall and the Inverter. For Split Decision, ninjas must choose between an upper-body and balance obstacle. The top 2 competitors face off on the Power Tower where the winner earns a Safety Pass for the National Finals.

The Semifinals continue as ninjas face up to 10 obstacles, including the new Padlock. For Split Decision, ninjas must choose between an upper-body and balance obstacle. The top 2 competitors face off on the Power Tower where the winner earns a Safety Pass for the National Finals.

The Semifinals continue as ninjas face up to 10 obstacles, including the new Drop Zone. For Split Decision, ninjas must choose between an upper-body and balance obstacle. The top 2 competitors face off on the Power Tower where the winner earns a Safety Pass for the National Finals.

The Semifinals conclude as ninjas face up to 10 obstacles. For Split Decision, ninjas must choose between an upper-body and balance obstacle. The top 2 competitors face off on the Power Tower where the winner earns a Safety Pass for the National Finals.

The National Finals return to Las Vegas where the ninjas face up to 8 super-sized obstacles. In Split Decision, the ninjas decide between a grueling upper-body obstacle or a riskier balance obstacle in the hopes of securing their spot in Stage 2.

The National Finals continue in Las Vegas where the ninjas face up to 8 super-sized obstacles. In Split Decision, the ninjas decide between a grueling upper-body obstacle or a riskier balance obstacle in the hopes of securing their spot in Stage 2.

The National Finals conclude as the remaining competitors move on to Stage 2 and beyond for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.

Qualifying begins in San Antonio with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. Competitors as young as 15 return to take on seasoned veterans in this first round of competition from the Alamodome. Four new obstacles are featured, including Carnival, Salmon Roll, the Serpent, and Roller Coaster.

The qualifying rounds continue in San Antonio's Alamodome. New obstacle Piston Plunge makes its debut on the course that ends with the iconic Warped Wall.

The qualifying rounds continue in San Antonio's Alamodome. New obstacle Kickboards makes its debut on the course that ends with the iconic Warped Wall.

The qualifying rounds continue in San Antonio. Minions have taken over the course and brought the new obstacle Despicaballs. Also new is Shattered Panes and Final Frontier.

The qualifying rounds conclude in San Antonio.

The semifinals begin in Los Angeles where the competing ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including the new Kaleidoscope, Ghost Town, and Spin Zone. The 2 fastest ninjas face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass going into the National Finals.

The semifinals continue in Los Angeles where competing ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including the new Hopscotch and Box Office. The 2 fastest ninjas face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass going into the National Finals.

The semifinals continue in Los Angeles where competing ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including the new Over Under and Flipped Around. The 2 fastest ninjas face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass going into the National Finals.

The semifinals conclude in Los Angeles where competing ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles. The 2 fastest ninjas face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass going into the National Finals.

The finals return to Las Vegas where the ninjas face up to 8 super-sized obstacles in Stage 1, including the new “Three Ring Circus” and “Tetherball.” Those that finish within the time limit advance to Stage 2.

The finals continue in Las Vegas where the ninjas face super-sized obstacles in Stages 1 and 2 in timed runs. The ninjas who advanced to Stage 2 must complete a 6-obstacle course, including the new “Hornet’s Nest,” to advance to Stage 3.

The National Finals conclude in Las Vegas as the remaining competitors move on to Stages 3 and 4 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.

Ten ninja families compete relay-style on a 6 obstacle course in teams consisting of 3 family members. The top 4 teams face off in a Power Tower tournament but only one family will be crowned American Ninja Warrior Family Champions.

The qualifying rounds begin in L.A. with ninjas from across the country taking on the world’s most challenging obstacle course. Competitors as young as 15 return to take on veterans and will have a chance to face an even taller Mega Warped Wall.

The qualifying rounds continue in L.A., with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. New obstacle Kite Surfer makes its debut.

The qualifying rounds continue in L.A., with ninjas from across the country taking on the world’s most challenging obstacle course. New obstacle “The Cubes” makes its debut.

The 5th night of qualifiers in L.A.

The 6th night of qualifiers in L.A.

The 7th night of qualifiers in L.A.

The 8th night of qualifiers in L.A.

The semifinals begin in Los Angeles where the competing ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles and race head-to-head for a spot in the national finals.

The semifinals continue in Los Angeles where the competing ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles and race head-to-head for a spot in the national finals.

The semifinals wrap up in Los Angeles where the competing ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles and race head-to-head for a spot in the national finals.

The National Finals begin in Las Vegas as the remaining competitors move on to Stage 1 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.

The National Finals continue in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas compete in Stage 1 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.

The National Finals continue in Las Vegas as the remaining competitors move on to Stages 2 and 3 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.

The National Finals conclude in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas compete in Stage 3 and 4 and a $1 million winner is crowned as the next American Ninja Warrior.

Ninja couples compete relay-style on an extreme obstacle course in teams of two with one being crowned the next American Ninja Warrior Couples Champion.

The qualifying rounds begin in L.A. with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. The competition returns bigger than ever with two unique qualifying courses and a chance at the Mega Warped Wall.

The qualifying rounds continue in L.A. with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course.

Qualifying rounds continue in Los Angeles on the world’s most challenging obstacle course. The competition is bigger than ever with two different qualifying courses and return of the epic 18’-6″ Mega Warped Wall. Head-to-head runoff races determine the final spot moving ahead to semifinals for each round.

The heart-racing obstacle-course competition of ultra-athletes questing for a shot at the fabled Mt. Midoriyama. This American version of the Japanese show Sasuke (aka Ninja Warrior) televises a series of qualification courses across the nation, with the top contenders going to Las Vegas for the finals on the 4-stage "Mt. Midoriyama" obstacle course.

In earlier seasons the show was a proving ground to find (and train) American athletes to send to Japan to compete in the original Sasuke tournaments.

The qualifying rounds in L.A. conclude with ninjas from across the country taking on the world’s most challenging obstacle course. The head-to-head runoff races determine the final spot moving forward to the semifinals.

The semifinals begin in Los Angeles where the ninjas race head-to-head for a spot in the finals. Competitors face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including Home Run and Spin Hopper. The 2 fastest ninjas of the night race for the Safety Pass going into the national finals.

The semi-finals continue in Los Angeles, where the competing ninjas race head-to-head for a spot in the national finals and face up to 6 challenging obstacles.

The National Finals begin in Las Vegas as the remaining competitors compete in Stage 1 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.

The National Finals continue in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas compete in Stage 1 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.

The National Finals continue in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas move on to Stages 2 and 3 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.

The National Finals conclude in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas compete in Stage 3 and 4 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.

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.

The Qualifiers continue with the “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.

The 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.

The 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.

The Qualifying rounds continue on the world's most challenging obstacle course. The top 20 athletes of the night advance to the semifinal.

The Qualifying rounds conclude on the world's most challenging obstacle course. The top 20 athletes of the night advance to the semifinals.

The semifinals begin in Las Vegas where the ninjas will 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.

The Semifinals continue 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.

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.

The finals begin in Las Vegas where elite ninjas go head-to-head in high-stakes, side-by-side races. Athletes face 6 obstacles, including Shrinking Steps, Swinging Frames, and the Salmon Ladder.

The finals continue in Las Vegas where elite ninjas in the country go head-to-head in high-stakes races with the fastest advancing in the competition. Athletes face six obstacles, including Pole Grasper, Floating Monkey Bars, and Piston Plunge.

The finals continue with 32 athletes competing in a new bracket-style tournament to determine the next champion.

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 will crown the next champion, earning them the grand prize of $250,000.