
A new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race premieres this week. On January 2, 14 new queens will step onto the runway and strut their stuff for a chance at being crowned “America’s Next Drag Superstar” — and winning the $200,000 grand prize! Season 18 of RuPaul's Drag Race will see RuPaul return to host, judge, and serve. This season will see celebrity appearances from Cardi B, Teyana Taylor, Benny Blanco, Dove Cameron and more. RuPaul's Drag Race new season premieres at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Here’s what else you need to know.
When does the new season of RuPaul's Drag Race come out?
Season 18 of RuPaul’s Drag Race premieres this Friday, Jan. 2.
RuPaul's Drag Race premiere time:
A new season of RuPaul's Drag Race premieres Friday, Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
RuPaul's Drag Race TV channel:
RuPaul's Drag Race airs on MTV. If you don’t have MTV, you can try a live TV streaming service that includes MTV like DirecTV or Philo, purchase the entire season and then watch as episodes come out the day after they premiere (usually, but not always) on Amazon or Apple TV, or wait patiently until later this year for the whole season to land on Paramount+.
Where to watch RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 without cable:
RuPaul's Drag Race sneak peek:
In addition to the Season 18 trailer, you can watch the first 10 minutes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 right now for free on the RuPaul's Drag Race YouTube channel.
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 cast:
Athena Dion
Briar Blush
Ciara Myst
Darlene Mitchell
DD Fuego
Discord Addams
Jane Don’t
Juicy Love Dion
Kenya Pleaser
Mandy Mango
Mia Starr
Myki Meeks
Nini Coco
Vita VonTesse Starr
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 judges:
RuPaul returns as host and head judge on this season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, Law Roach and Ts Madison fill out the remainder of the judges panel.
What’s new on this season of RuPaul's Drag Race?
Season 18 of RuPaul’s Drag Race will feature the first ever mother/daughter drag pairing: Athena Dion and her drag daughter Juicy Love Dion.
Where to watch past seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race:
While you won’t be able to watch Season 18 of the show on Paramount+ just yet, you can catch the first 17 seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race streaming on the platform.
More ways to watch MTV without cable:
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