Big Brother is back for its 2024 season set to premiere on CBS Wednesday, July 17 at 9/8c.

The second episode of season 26 will also premiere the next day on Thursday, July 18. Both episodes will be an hour-long each. Following the two-night premiere, the series will air Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.

This season of Big Brother will feature 16 new contestants, and for the first time ever, these players will have the power to vote in a 17th person to compete alongside them.

According to reports, this season’s house guests include a celebrity chef, a former undercover cop, an event bartender, a former marine, a physical therapist and a crochet business owner, among others.

Where can I watch Big Brother season 26?

Though airing on CBS, those without basic cable can still watch the season 26 premiere of Big Brother live with Fubo, DirecTV Stream or a Paramonut+ with Showtime subscription.

All three streaming services offer free trials for new subscribers who can watch the season 26 premiere of Big Brother for free before committing to a paid subscription.

If you’re unsure which streaming service to go with, we can break it down.

What is FuboTV and DirecTV Stream?

Fubo and DirecTV Stream are both set up like any other streaming service, except it offers a variety of live TV channels rather than exclusively on-demand content. So like regular cable, without the hassle.

Fubo considers itself a sports-focused streaming service, but overall, its standard package comes with over 100 live channels for $74.99 a month after its free trial. These channels include ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, TLC, MTV and much more.

Fubo also comes with a variety of shows and movies users can watch on-demand along with the option to record your favorite TV shows.

DirecTV Stream is similar to Fubo as it offers many of the same channels and features. At $84.98 a month, its base package comes with a little over 75 live TV channels.

Those interested can check out all of DirecTV Stream’s channel packages here.

What is Paramount+ with Showtime?

The Paramount+ with Showtime bundle costs $11.99 per month and has replaced Paramount+’s premium ad-free plan, which was $9.99 after its free trial.

Although not a live streaming service, Paramount+ with Showtime is the streaming service for all tings CBS and allows users to live stream certain CBS content as it premieres on regular television including new episodes of Big Brother.

Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream new episodes live, but will have access them on-demand the next day.

How does Big Brother work?

Big Brother follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with 94 HD cameras and 113 microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week, someone will be voted out of the house, with the last remaining houseguest receiving the grand prize of $750,000.

Big Brother is produced by Emmy Award-winning producer Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan for Fly on the Wall Entertainment in association with Endemol Shine North America.

How long is the Big Brother season 26 premiere?

The season 26 of Big Brother will premiere over a course of two days starting Wednesday, July 17 through Thursday, July 18. Both episodes will kick off at 9/8c and be an hour-long each.

How many days does it take to film Big Brother?

Big Brother contestants must be willing to live in the Big Brother house for about 100 days with the other contestants and little to no privacy.

Do contestants get paid on Big Brother?

According to reports from IMDb, season 25 players reportedly earned around $1,000 each week they were in the Big Brother house and houseguests who made it to the jury continued to earn $1,000 weekly.

Is Big Brother coming back in 2024?

Yes! Season 26 of Big Brother will air on CBS starting July 17, 2024.