‘The Amazing Race’ Season 38: Release Date, Cast, Location

The Amazing Race is returning — with some familiar faces!

The hit CBS competition show follows teams of two racing and traveling around the world to win the grand prize of $1 million. As the show plays out, the teams must put their brains together to solve different clues and navigate around foreign countries.

Past contestants are primarily everyday Americans, but The Amazing Race has also featured former reality TV stars, athletes and celebrities. However, the show is returning this year with a special twist.

The season 38 cast consists of all-star Big Brother alums competing against one another. The former reality TV stars will be paired up with a friend, partner or family member as their partner. In August 2025, CBS officially revealed the 13 pairs competing, as well as the location.

Here’s everything to know about The Amazing Race season 38, including the release date, cast and host.

Is The Amazing Race coming back for season 38?

CBS confirmed that The Amazing Race had been renewed for season 38 in February 2025. At the time of the announcement, season 37 of the show was still airing before it wrapped up in May 2025.

“The Amazing Race takes the Racers and viewers on an unforgettable journey,” co-creators and executive producers Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri said in an August 2025 press release. “With a traveling crew of over 100 people, over the course of 38 seasons, we have traveled to nearly 100 countries and over 1 million miles, an extraordinary feat of storytelling and logistics.

Who is in The Amazing Race season 38 cast?

The Amazing Race season 38 cast was officially announced in August 2025. In all 13 pairs, at least one person competed on the hit surveillance show, Big Brother. Before filming started, the contestants were unaware they’d compete against their fellow Big Brother alums.

“We’ve invited some of Big Brother‘s favorite contestants to get out of the house and race in the real world,” host Phil Keoghan said in the teaser. “[They are] paired with their favorite traveling companions.”

The 13 pairs comprise at least one Big Brother alum and their loved one. Enzo Palumbo, who competed on both seasons 12 and 22, paired up with his brother Jack Palumbo. Meanwhile, Natalie Negrotti, who competed on season 18, brought her sister Stephanie Negrotti. Season 21 alum Kat Dunn raced alongside her boyfriend, Alex Romo.

The Big Brother season 23 alums include Hannah Chaddha, who brought along her sister Simone Chaddha; and Kyland Young, whose girlfriend, Taylor Hale, competed on season 24 of Big Brother and won.

The Big Brother season 24 alums are Joseph Abdin (who dated Hale), who brought his brother Adam Abdin; and Matt Turner, who is joined by his wife, Megan Turner. The season 24 winner, Taylor Hale, competed alongside season 23 contestant Kyland Young, as mentioned above.

The two former stars from season 25 include Izzy Gleicher, who brought her fiancée, Paige Seber; and that season’s winner, Jag Bains, who worked alongside his brother Jas Bains.

The final four pairs that round out season 38 are four contestants from season 26 of Big Brother. They include Angela Murray, who brought her daughter Lexi Murray; Rubina Bernabe, who paired up with her sister Kristine Bernabe; Tucker Des Lauriers, who brought his brother Eric Des Lauriers; and the season 26 winner, Chelsie Baham, who competed with her father, Jack Baham.

Who will host season 38 of The Amazing Race?

Phil Keoghan, who has hosted The Amazing Race since its premiere in 2001, will continue his hosting duties for season 38.

“After 38 seasons, I have never seen so much emotion,” he said in the trailer.

Where was The Amazing Race season 38 filmed?

Season 38 of The Amazing Race was filmed across Europe. The season kicked off in Amsterdam before the pairs dwindled down, as they ventured to Prague, Budapest and Romania.

While the challenges in each country have remained a surprise, the show’s press release teased that contestants will “reach new heights in Prague, bathe like a king in Budapest and skydive nearly 13,000 feet over Romania.”

For the first time in the show’s history, contestants faced their first challenge before officially starting the race. The first team to complete the task was awarded an express pass, while the last team to finish faced the consequences of a Hazard, per the show’s press release.

When will season 38 of The Amazing Race premiere?

The Amazing Race season 38 premieres Thursday, Sept. 25, at 9 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.

After the premiere, the show will resume its regular slot every Wednesday, beginning on Oct. 1, at 9:30 p.m. ET.

Where can I watch past seasons of The Amazing Race?

All 37 seasons of The Amazing Race are available to stream on Paramount+. Meanwhile, seasons 18 to 21, season 31 and seasons 33 to 34 are available to stream on Hulu.