What time is Gladiators on tonight? Valentine's Day TV schedule change explained and when to watch on BBC

There’s nothing better than settling in on a Saturday night to watch contenders go head-to-head on Gladiators. Big hits, bigger personalities and that iconic Eliminator - it’s peak weekend TV. But what time can you tune in tonight?

According to Radio Times, this week’s episode promises high drama, with controversy brewing during the final round of the heats.

The synopsis reads: "Bradley and Barney Walsh host the last round of the heats. With five brutal events and the dreaded Eliminator to conquer, only the toughest will secure one of the last places in the quarter-finals."

This weekend, however, the show won't be on at its usual time. Here's when it will air so you don't miss a moment.

What time is tonight's episode of Gladiators on?

On Saturday 14th February 2026, Gladiators will air at 8pm on BBC One.

This is slightly later than the usual, due to the Aston Villa v Newcastle United match which will kick off at 5.45pm, with BBC One coverage starting from 5.30pm.

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When did Gladiators season 3 start?

Gladiators started on Saturday 17th January, with father-and-son duo Bradley Walsh and Barney Walsh back at the helm. Teasing the new run, Bradley said: "Gladiators is big, loud, and proper family entertainment — there’s nothing else like it.

"Seeing the Gladiators push themselves, seeing the Contenders push themselves, the crowd going wild, and doing it all with Barney by my side is just brilliant. We have an absolute blast every time we’re in the arena."

What twist was introduced for Gladiators season 3?

With the launch of a new season came the launch of some new events, including Destruction: Which pits two contenders against one Gladiator, where they must smash through four 8ft barriers while running down individual lanes - and trying to outlast the Gladiator.

Then there's Everest - a "head-to-head battle of sheer power" set 31 feet in to the air, where one contender battles one Gladiator on a tilting platform. The series has also teased the return of an original challenge from the 1990s version of the show.