Key Gladiators season four dates and how to get tickets to watch live show in Sheffield
The first spectacular 2026 show dates have been released
The hit show BBC One TV show Gladiators is returning to Sheffield once again this summer with more intense battles, dramatic showdowns and challenges.
Gladiators is a British television series which was first launched in 1992 on ITV, enjoying a successful eight-year run on our screens before briefly being relaunched by Sky in 2008.
It was relaunched by the BBC in 2024 and is presented by popular father-son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh. Filming of the programme takes place at the Utilita Arena Sheffield , which previously hosted the 1995 live shows for the original ITV series.
This premise of the show sees superhuman athletes take on brave contenders from across the country in a series of challenges which test both speed, stamina, strength and endurance.
And the best part yet is that tickets to watch the show live in Sheffield are free, allowing viewers to feel the electric atmosphere and discover how all the action is captured for television.
Overall, there are six shows taking place in Sheffield, starting from Monday July 27 and running all the way until Wednesday August 5.
Here is the full list of dates, including those with availability and the ones that are already fully booked.
- Mon 27th Jul 2026 – 11:30 am — Limited Availability
- Tue 28th Jul 2026 – 11:30 am — Limited Availability
- Wed 29th Jul 2026 – 11:30 am — Limited Availability
- Mon 3rd Aug 2026 – 11:30 am — Fully Booked
- Wed 5th Aug 2026 – 08:45 am — Fully Booked
- Wed 5th Aug 2026 – 16:45 — Limited Availability
Those wishing to attend can get themselves a ticket on the Applause Store website. The website says there is a Strict minimum age of 5+ years. Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.