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Drag Race Season 18 Premieres January 2 with Star-Studded Judges

1/2/2026

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Season 18 of RuPaul’s Drag Race premieres January 2, 2026, at 8 p.m. on MTV.
The season features 14 drag artists competing for a $200,000 prize and America’s Next Drag Superstar.
Judges include RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Carson Kressley, with guests Cardi B and Teyana Taylor.
Viewers can watch via DIRECTV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV with free trials and promotional discounts.

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Story summary

Season 18 of RuPaul’s Drag Race premieres January 2, 2026, at 8 p.m. on MTV.
The season features 14 drag artists competing for a $200,000 prize and America’s Next Drag Superstar.
Judges include RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Carson Kressley, with guests Cardi B and Teyana Taylor.
Viewers can watch via DIRECTV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV with free trials and promotional discounts.