It’s time to outwit, outplay, and outlast some more because Survivor returns for its 49th season tonight.

Host Jeff Probst will welcome 18 new castaways to the Mamanuca Islands for a chance to win the title of sole survivor and a $1 million prize. The show will keep the same format it has used since Season 40, with 18 contestants new to the world of Survivor split into three tribes of six players.

This season faced an early shake up when two castaways were removed for pre-game violations just hours before cameras started rolling; they were replaced by alternates Michelle “MC” Chukwujekwu and Jason Treul. The cast also includes a former Marvel Studios executive, Nate Moore, best known for his work on the Black Panther franchise.

Next season is the big 5-0, and two contestants from this season will return for Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans, though their identities are still unknown.

Here’s everything you need to know about Survivor 49.

Survivor 49 Premiere Date:

Survivor Season 49 premieres tonight, Sept. 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET. New episodes will air weekly on Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET all season.

How to Watch Survivor 49 For Free:

If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to watch Survivor live. DIRECTV, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers, is one of our favorites. New subscribers can take advantage of five days free, then pay as low as $39.99/month with the MyNews genre pack, which includes local CBS.

Is Survivor Season 49 Streaming on Paramount+?

Yes, but when you’ll be able to watch new episodes depends on the Paramount+ subscription you have.

If you’re a Paramount+ Premium ($12.99/month) subscriber, you’ll be able to watch episodes live as they air thanks to the local CBS live stream.

Paramount+ Essential ($7.99/month) subscribers will have to wait until Thursday mornings to watch new episodes of Survivor.

Both Paramount+ plans come with a seven-day free trial.

Survivor 49 Cast: Meet the New Castaways

This season will begin with 18 castaways separated into three tribes.

Hina Tribe

• Michelle “MC” Chukwujekwu, 29, a fitness trainer from San Diego, California
• Kristina Mills, 36, a career coach from Edmond, Oklahoma
• Steven Ramm, 35, a rocket scientist from Denver, Colorado
• Sophie Segreti, 31, a strategy associate from New York City, New York
• Jason Treul, 32, a law clerk from Santa Ana, California
• Matt Williams, 52, an airport ramp agent from St. George, Utah

Kele Tribe

• Sophi Balerdi, 27, an entrepreneur from Miami, Florida
• Kimberly “Annie” Davis, 49, a musician from Austin, Texas
• Jeremiah Ing, 39, a global events manager from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Jake Latimer, 36, a correctional officer from St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
• Nicole Mazullo, 26, a financial crime consultant from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Alex Moore, 26, a political comms director from Washington, D.C.

Uli Tribe

• Sage Ahrens-Nichols, 26, a clinical social worker from Olympia, Washington
• Shannon Fairweather, 28, a wellness specialist from Boston, Massachusetts
• Savannah Louie, 31, a former reporter from Atlanta, Georgia
• Nate Moore, 47, a film producer from Hermosa Beach, California
• Jawan Pitts, 28, a video editor from Los Angeles, California
• Rizo Velovic, 25, a tech salesman from Yonkers, New York

Where is Survivor Filmed?

Season 49 of Survivor was filmed on the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji. The archipelago has served as the filming location for every Survivor season since 2016’s Season 33.

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