Fans of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” can look forward to an exciting new season. The premiere of Season 18 will take place on Friday, January 2, at 8 p.m. ET on MTV. This season features 14 talented drag queens who will compete for the prestigious title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” and a cash prize of $200,000.
Premiere Details and Challenges
The opening episode will introduce the queens as they tackle their first challenge titled “Reclaim! Renew! Rejoice!”. They will repurpose treasures from the show’s vaults to craft unique looks. Viewers can catch this debut episode live on MTV; subsequent episodes are set to air each Friday through April.
How to Watch “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 18
- Premiere Date: January 2, 2024
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- After Show: “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked” at 9:30 p.m. ET
- Streaming: Episodes available on Paramount+ after airing
Season 18 Release Schedule
Here’s the release schedule for the upcoming episodes:
| Episode | Date |
|---|---|
| Episode 1 | January 2 |
| Episode 2 | January 9 |
| Episode 3 | January 16 |
| Episode 4 | January 23 |
| Episode 5 | January 30 |
| Episode 6 | February 6 |
| Episode 7 | February 13 |
| Episode 8 | February 20 |
| Episode 9 | February 27 |
| Episode 10 | March 6 |
| Episode 11 | March 13 |
| Episode 12 | March 20 |
| Episode 13 | March 27 |
| Episode 14 | April 3 |
| Reunion Episode | April 10 |
| Finale Episode | April 17 |
Meet the Competitors
Fourteen queens will showcase their skills to win the competition. Here are the contestants:
- Athena Dion – Miami, Florida
- Briar Blush – Boston, Massachusetts
- Ciara Myst – Indianapolis, Indiana
- Darlene Mitchell – Los Angeles, California
- DD Fuego – New York
- Discord Addams – St. Petersburg, Florida
- Jane Don’t – Seattle, Washington
- Juicy Love Dion – Miami, Florida
- Kenya Pleaser – Sumter, South Carolina
- Mandy Mango – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Mia Starr – West Palm Beach, Florida
- Myki Meeks – Orlando, Florida
- Nini Coco – Denver, Colorado
- Vita VonTesse Starr – Montgomery, Alabama
Stay tuned for an exhilarating season filled with talent and drama. Don’t miss the premiere of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 18 on January 2 on MTV!
