The countdown is on for the premiere of 'Survivor 51,' which will include two New York cast members for 2026.
The Emmy-winning competition show will feature a new theme, "Open Era," which means that any advantage or twist from previous seasons can come into play at any time, making for a total surprise gameplay.
This year's 21-person cast includes both Americans and Canadians from all walks of life, including a criminal defense attorney, actors, a sociology professor, a former WWE star, a farmer, New York's own Yankees executive Mike Pinsky and more. The 21 individuals will be seperated into tribes where they will all compete in challenges and vote each other out in order to win the $1 million prize.
Here is everything you need to know about the
upcoming 'Survivor 51' premiere
When does 'Survivor 51' premiere?
'Survivor 51' will have its two-hour premiere on CBS on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch 'Survivor 51'
'Survivor 51' will air live on CBS and Paramount+ for premium subscribers at 8 p.m. ET. Episodes will stream the next day on Paramount+.
'Survivor 51' episode schedule
'Survivor 51' will air on CBS and Paramount+ on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
The two-hour premiere episode will air on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
2 New Yorkers join 'Survivor' 51 cast
New York is making its presence known on the upcoming Season 51 of 'Survivor.'
The CBS show announced its cast list, which includes two contestants from the Empire State:
- Mike Pinsky, New York City: 32-year-old Yankees assistant director of baseball operations
- Ori Jean-Charles, Spring Valley, NY: 27-year-old model and fitness coach
Will one of New York's own become the winner of 'Survivor 51' and take home the $1 million cash prize?
Meet the 'Survivor 51' cast
- Aaliyah Puglia
- Alexis Levine
- An 'Thien An' Nguyen
- Ana Sani
- Brady Booker
- Carter Krull
- Christian Chavez
- Danny 'Kilby' Kilby
- Devin Way
- Eric Macksoud
- Angelica 'Jelly' Loblack
- Jenna Doore
- Kristin Flickinger
- Lewis Kelly
- Linnea Capobianco
- Maggie Nestor
- Mike Pinsky
- Ori Jean-Charles
- Patt Cannaday
- Rob Antonson
- Sharonda Cox
Contributing: USA Today Network
— Madison Scott is a New York Connect reporter, covering entertainment, breaking and consumer news, and trending topics with a focus on stories that matter to readers across New York State. She also has an interest in how the system helps or doesn't help families with.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: 'Survivor 51' premiere date, time: Meet the 2 New Yorkers in cast
