Australia’s most-watched reno show is back, and we’ve got all the details you need to know about The Block 2026 right here.
From sneak peeks at the stunning houses to all the contestants’ dramas, start date and auction results, we’re bringing you everything you need to know about The Block 2026.
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Who are the contestants on The Block 2026?
After months of waiting, we have finally met the cast! The five teams will be: Courtney and Sev, Lisa and Rosco, Rick and Tayla, Adam and Jolene, and Chantel and Wyatt.
“We hand-picked five ultra-competitive couples, many with significant renovation experience, to deliver five stunning, high-end homes in just 12 weeks,” executive producer Julian Cress teased.
In a teaser released on July 8, Courtney revealed is a site manager in commercial construction and once renovated 110 bathrooms in three weeks! However, she’ll be keeping her experience to herself.
“I’m just in admin, nothing exciting,” she cheekily tells her rivals in the trailer.
So, will she come clean, or will her fellow contestants find out the truth?
While no scenes have aired from the 2026 series yet, New Idea spied the cast arriving on the Mount Eliza plots weeks ago.
Host Scotty Cam and Foreman Dan Reilly were on hand to welcome the group before the teams got their first look at the site.
The excitement was already palpable – with one female contestant so thrilled to be there, she leapt straight into Scotty’s arms for a warm hug on arrival.
In footage obtained by New Idea, Scott gave the new contestants a taste of what’s in store.
“Have a look at that view there… It’s been 22 seasons of The Block, and we’ve never had a water view before,” he told the group.
Find out everything you need to know about the cast here.
Where is The Block 2026 being filmed?
The Block is heading to the Mornington Peninsula in 2026, with five teams set to renovate in the beautiful beachside suburb of Mount Eliza in Victoria.
Scott Cam has confirmed the location and has already been on the hunt for somewhere to stay during filming.
“I’m going to go down there next week; I’m going to pop into Mount Eliza and have a look for a house to rent for three months. So, if you have a house that I could rent in Mt Eliza for three months, give me a call,” he revealed on The Fox’s Fifi, Fev and Nick in late 2025.
It’s shaping up to be one of the most stunning locations in the show’s history.
“The stunning backdrop of Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne skyline fulfils a long-held ambition for us as producers, in what is an aspirational blue-chip real estate location,” producer Cress said.
When is The Block 2026 airing?
Channel Nine has finally revealed that the show will be starting on Sunday, August 2, at 7pm on Channel Nine and 9Now.
As always, there are many twists and turns, and these contestants will be under more pressure than any group in the history of The Block as the judges set one of the toughest design briefs ever.
In another major twist, the contestants will also not be living on-site for the first time ever.
Instead, they will be holed up in a share house provided by 2025 couple Emma and Ben.
“While living together offers opportunities for shared meals and camaraderie, it also ensures the competitive tension remains constant as contestants spend nearly every waking hour in each other’s company,” producer Cress said.
Needless to say, a sharehouse is sure to bring an extra layer of drama to the show!
Who is hosting The Block 2026?
The Block‘s favourite double act is back. Scott Cam has confirmed he’ll be returning as host for the 2026 season – and Foreman Dan Reilly will be back on the tools alongside him.
The beloved duo were already spotted together, greeting this year’s contestants on site in Mount Eliza, so fans can rest assured the familiar faces will be back on screens later this year.
Who are the judges on The Block 2026?
The Block‘s beloved judging panel is back for 2026. Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer and Marty Fox have all been spied on the Mount Eliza set ahead of filming.
Marty has already been vocal about the new location, taking to social media to say it’s nice having “a water view” – suggesting the judges are just as excited as the contestants about this season’s stunning setting.
When will The Block 2026 houses go to auction?
If previous seasons are anything to go by, The Block 2026 auction will take place in October or November 2026.
The auction is always one of the most dramatic moments of the series – and 2026 is shaping up to be no different.
Who won The Block 2025?
Last year, it was Britt and Taz who took home the top prize, with their modern organic masterpiece earning them a massive $520,000 cash prize at auction.
Their winning property has since become an Airbnb — meaning fans can actually stay in the winning home.
While Britt and Taz had plenty to celebrate, the 2025 auction results were mixed for the other contestants.
Will 2026 deliver bigger and better results? With reserve prices tipped to exceed the controversial $2.99 million set in 2025, all eyes will be on auction day.
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