If you love watching celebrities being put through their paces in intense challenges, you've come to the right place as Celebrity Race Across The World returns on Wednesday, October 28 at 8pm BST, with Jeff Stelling and Ella Eyre among the contestants this year.
They'll be joined by musician Sam Ryder and Princess Andre (daughter of Peter), as well as their chosen family members for a gruelling journey from Borneo, across South East Asia, and into Australia. With no phones and limited supplies, can they go the distance?
Ready to tune into this thrilling and highly competitive gameshow? Here's how to watch Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 online and on TV from anywhere for free.
Can I watch Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 for free?
Yes. BBC iPlayer is the streaming service you need to watch Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 for free.
You will need an account with a UK postcode (e.g. SE1 7PB) and a valid TV licence.
You can also watch on the free-to-air channel BBC One from Wednesday, October 28 at 8pm BST.
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How to watch Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 from anywhere
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How to watch Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 in the UK
In the UK, Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 is available on BBC iPlayer for free. The first episode will drop on October 28.
You can also watch the series on the linear TV channel BBC One. It airs on Wednesdays, starting on October 28, at 8pm BST.
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Can you watch Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 in the US?
Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 is only available in the UK – on television and BBC iPlayer – so you can't find a broadcast or stream of the show in the States yet.
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Can you watch Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 in Canada?
Similar to the US, Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 is not available to stream in Canada and is not on any television channels there.
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Can you watch Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 in Australia?
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Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 need to know
Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 - contestants
- Singer-songwriter Ella Eyre with her childhood friend, Nana
- TV and radio presenter Jeff Stelling with his son, Matt
- Influencer Princess Andre with her brother, Junior Andre, who is a musician
- Singer-songwriter Sam Ryder with his best friend and tour manager, Kaz
Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 - start and finish line
Contestants will begin the race in Kuching, in the Malaysian state of Sarawak in North West Borneo.
They'll then pass through five checkpoints, in three countries and two different continents to reach their end goal of Melbourne, Australia.
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