'Survivor' 50 is finally here. How to watch, time, what to know.

Twenty-six years, hundreds of castaways and millions of dollars later, the milestone 50th season of "Survivor" is finally here.

"Survivor" 50, which will premiere on Feb. 25, will notably feature a fan-favorite lineup of returning players.

This time around, the contestants will be at the mercy of the show's dedicated fanbase; this season will be themed "In the Hands of the Fans," CBS announced.

Anticipation for the iconic competition show's semicentennial season has been building for years. In 2025, viewers were able to vote on several aspects of the game prior to filming, including whether to have hidden immunity idols available for players and if there will be a final four fire-making challenge.

The cast was also previously revealed in May 2025. The cohort will be vying for the $1 million prize for their second, third, fourth or even fifth time.

'Survivor' Season 50 premiere date, time

"Survivor" Season 50 will premiere on Wednesday, Feb. 25. New episodes will air weekly on Wednesdays after that.

The three-hour premiere episode will air at 8 p.m. ET.

How to watch 'Survivor'

"Survivor" airs on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and on Paramount+ for subscribers of the Paramount+ Premium plan.

Episodes can be streamed the next day for subscribers of any Paramount+ plan.

'Survivor' 50 cast

The "Survivor" 50 cast features 24 returning players from the show's first 49 seasons. As always, it will be hosted by Jeff Probst.

CBS also announced that singer Zac Brown and YouTuber MrBeast will be making appearances on the show. Billie Eilish and Jimmy Fallon will be included in the milestone season "in unique ways."

Here's the full cast list for Season 50:

• Jenna Lewis-Dougherty: Seasons 1 (Borneo), 8 (All-Stars)
• Colby Donaldson: Seasons 2 (The Australian Outback), 8 (All-Stars), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains)
• Stephenie Lagrossa Kendrick: Seasons 10 (Palau), 11 (Guatemala), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains)
• Cirie Fields: Seasons 12 (Panama – Exile Island), 16 (Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 34 (Game Changers)
• Ozzy Lusth: Seasons 13 (Cook Islands), 16 (Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites), 23 (South Pacific), 34 (Game Changers)
• Benjamin "Coach" Wade: Seasons 18 (Tocantins – The Brazilian Highlands), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 23 (South Pacific)
• Aubry Bracco: Seasons 32 (Kaôh Rōng – Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty), 34 (Game Changers), 38 (Edge of Extinction)
• Chrissy Hofbeck: Season 35 (Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers)
• Christian Hubicki: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath)
• Angelina Keeley: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath)
• Mike White: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath)
• Rick Devens: Season 38 (Edge of Extinction)
• Jonathan Young: Season 42
• Dee Valladares: Season 45 winner
• Emily Flippen: Season 45
• Q Burdette: Season 46
• Tiffany Ervin: Season 46
• Charlie Davis: Season 46
• Genevieve Mushaluk: Season 47
• Kamilla Karthigesu: Season 48
• Kyle Fraser: Season 48 winner
• Joseph Hunter: Season 48
• Savannah Louie: Season 49 winner
• Rizo Velovic: Season 49

Fans can play, too. What to know about 'Survivor' 50 challenge

"Survivor" 50 is also incorporating fans through a new challenge which CBS has called a "first-of-its-kind national scavenger hunt."

For the challenge, 50 immunity idols have been hidden across all 50 states for fans to find to win prizes, bringing the game to life across the country.

The challenge kicked off on Jan. 30 but is still ongoing. Fans can learn more and sign up for notifications at Survivor50Challenge.com.

Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at [email protected].