Big Brother Australia 2026 starts on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. on Network 10, with Mel Tracina returning as host and a new purpose-built house in Brisbane. Episodes also stream free on 10Play. The 2026 housemates have not been announced, and we will add the full list after the premiere.
Last updated on October 23, 2026. We update this page after the premiere with the housemates and each week’s nominations and evictions.
Big Brother Australia 2026 at a Glance
| Question | Answer |
| Start date | Monday, October 26, 2026 |
| Start time | 7:30 p.m. on Network 10 |
| Where to watch | Free on 10 and on 10Play, with the livestream returning |
| Host | Mel Tracina |
| Narrator | Mike Goldman |
| House | A new house built from scratch at Screen Queensland Studios in Hemmant, Brisbane |
| New twist | The Mystery Button, plus live nominations with a twist |
| Housemates | Not announced yet. They are expected to be revealed when the season starts |
| Last season’s winner | Coco Beeby (2025) |
When Does Big Brother Australia 2026 Start?
Big Brother Australia 2026 premieres on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. on Network 10, and episodes are also available on 10Play from that night. Network 10 has not released a full night-by-night schedule for the rest of the season, so we will add it here when it does.
Big Brother Australia 2026 Housemates
The 2026 housemates have not been announced. Clips from hopeful housemates’ audition tapes have been shared online, but there is no official cast list yet. We will publish every housemate, with ages and where they are from, once they move in on premiere night.
The New Big Brother House in Brisbane
The show has moved from Dreamworld on the Gold Coast, where the 2025 season was filmed, to a new house built from scratch at Screen Queensland Studios in Hemmant, Brisbane.
What Is New in 2026: The Mystery Button
The biggest new twist is the Mystery Button. Network 10 has not said what it does. Live nominations are also back, this time with a twist, and live evictions and the 24/7 livestream return. Mel Tracina hosts the live nominations and evictions, and Mike Goldman returns as the narrator.
How to Watch Big Brother Australia 2026
The season airs free on Network 10 and streams on 10Play. We have not found a confirmed way to watch it outside Australia, and we will update this page if Network 10 or a streaming service announces one.
How Big Brother Australia Works
Housemates live together under constant cameras, nominate each other for eviction, and the public votes to decide who stays. The nominee with the fewest votes to save them is evicted in a live show. The last housemate left wins the prize. The 2026 prize has not been announced.
Big Brother Australia 2025 Winner
Coco Beeby won the 2025 season, which returned to Network 10 and aired from Dreamworld on the Gold Coast. For past winners and runners-up, see our Big Brother Australia winners list, and for every country’s champions see our Big Brother winners list. Watching the US version too? Read about the Big Brother 28 winner, and see our weekly reality TV guide for what else is on.
Big Brother Australia 2026 FAQ
When does Big Brother Australia 2026 start?
Monday, October 26, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. on Network 10.
What time is Big Brother Australia on?
The premiere is at 7:30 p.m. on Network 10. A full weekly schedule has not been released yet.
Who is hosting Big Brother Australia 2026?
Mel Tracina hosts, and Mike Goldman returns as the narrator.
Who are the Big Brother Australia 2026 housemates?
They have not been announced. We will add the full list after the premiere on October 26.
Where is the Big Brother Australia 2026 house?
At Screen Queensland Studios in Hemmant, Brisbane. It is a new house, built from scratch, after the show left Dreamworld on the Gold Coast.
Where can I watch Big Brother Australia 2026?
Free on Network 10 and on 10Play. The livestream is also returning.
What is the Mystery Button in Big Brother Australia?
It is a new twist for 2026. Network 10 has not said what it does.
Who won Big Brother Australia 2025?
Coco Beeby won the 2025 season.
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