2026 Season of Married At First Sight Australia
In 2026, the popular reality television show Married At First Sight Australia is making a return to Channel 9. Viewers can catch up on episodes through 9Now after they air. The show typically airs on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights at 7:30pm. However, during public holiday weekends such as Easter, the schedule may vary slightly. All the details about the times and dates are available below.
Australia’s most chaotic social experiment has once again captured the attention of audiences for another year in 2026. Married At First Sight Australia returned to Channel 9 on Monday, February 2, and it was clear that this season would be one of the most unpredictable yet. In the lead-up to the season, fans were preparing themselves for another round of commitment ceremonies gone wrong, explosive dinner parties, and relationships that begin at the altar—hoping for some heartwarming moments along the way.
Key Moments from the 2026 Season
Season 13 promised to deliver an entirely new level of unpredictability, starting from the moment the couples stepped onto the aisle to the emotional Commitment Ceremonies. So far, the season has lived up to its promise with intense moments between several of the couples. One of the most notable developments was Brook’s early exit, following a controversial dinner party where she was widely criticized for what many described as alarming and bullying behavior. Shortly after, it was revealed that she had reunited with her ex and was expecting her first child after filming the show.
Another major storyline involved Joel and Juliette, whose relationship faced numerous challenges and ultimately ended in a short-lived partnership. More recently, the focus has been on Gia and Scott, whose relationship has dominated headlines. It was also revealed that Gia has found a new partner since filming the show.
New Twists and Challenges
The 2026 season was also promised to include some fresh twists, ensuring that the chaos was already at an all-time high. A new challenge called Revelations Week was introduced, alongside the return of Final Test Week, which was designed to push couples toward make-or-break decisions late in the experiment. Speaking at the 9Upfronts event in late 2025, producer Aiken described this year’s brides as “empowered and outspoken,” with Alessandra Rampolla referring to them as a “particularly feisty” group. This could be interpreted as the women being less likely to tolerate bad behavior from their partners this year.
When and Where to Watch
For viewers in Australia, the 2026 season of Married At First Sight Australia premiered at 7:30pm on Monday, February 2, 2026. During the Easter weekend, the show will not air on Easter Sunday, but it will continue as normal on Easter Monday and Tuesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
For those in the UK who are eager to watch the Australian version of the show, it typically airs four weeks later, placing the premiere date around March 2.
What Is Married At First Sight Australia?
For those unfamiliar with the show, Married At First Sight Australia is a social experiment where relationship experts pair strangers based on compatibility. The twist is that the couples meet for the very first time at their own wedding. After meeting at the altar, they commit to each other in front of family and friends, then fast-track their relationship through honeymoons, moving in together, and undertaking intimacy tasks. Weekly commitment ceremonies and dinner parties—known for their dramatic confrontations—test whether these marriages can survive beyond the experiment.
While the show has resulted in a few couples staying together long-term, it is best known for the peak drama that keeps millions watching each year. Let’s just say that after last season, the bar for chaos is set impossibly high.
Where to Watch
The 2026 season of Married At First Sight Australia is returning to Channel 9, and episodes will also be available to stream on 9Now after they air.
