MasterChef Australia 2026: Everything you need to know
Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 season of MasterChef Australia, from when it premieres to who is taking part.
www.womensweekly.com.auHere’s the latest on MasterChef Australia 2026 schedule and air times based on recent reports.
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Premiere and schedule: MasterChef Australia 2026 premiered on Sunday, April 19, 2026, and returns on a four-night format from Sunday to Wednesday each week. The show airs at 7:00 pm on Sundays and 7:30 pm from Monday to Wednesday on Channel 10, with streaming on 10Play [sources cite general entertainment coverage from New Idea and Womens Weekly around mid-April 2026].[1][5]
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Episode cadence: The season is planned for 60 episodes in 2026, continuing the approach used in prior years where episodes roll through the week with new eliminations and challenges, aligning with the four-night schedule reported in early 2026 coverage.[1]
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Premiere details and accessibility: In addition to traditional TV broadcasts on Channel 10, episodes are available on 10Play for catch-up viewing after air time, consistent with Network 10's distribution model for MasterChef Australia in 2026.[5]
Illustrative example: If you’re watching live, set your TV to Channel 10 at 7:00 pm on Sundays, and 7:30 pm from Monday to Wednesday; if you miss a night, you can catch up on 10Play the next day.
Notes:
- Release date and schedule are reported across multiple outlets in April 2026, confirming the April premiere and the four-night weekly format, with daily times as listed above.[5][1]
- If you’d like, I can pull the exact episode-by-episode air times for specific dates or create a compact weekly calendar for April–June 2026.
Citations:
- MasterChef Australia 2026 premiere date and four-night schedule on Channel 10; air times Sunday 7:00 pm, Monday–Wednesday 7:30 pm.[1]
- Availability on 10Play for catch-up viewing.[5]