BBC Gladiators series 3 - Everything you need to know

The Gladiators are back, bigger and stronger than ever! Bradley and Barney Walsh kick off a brand new series of the iconic competition as a fresh batch of determined Contenders take on the superhuman Gladiators in five energy-sapping events, before going head-to-head in the infamous Eliminator.

Who has the will and the skill to defeat the dreaded Travelator and win a coveted quarter-final spot?

When is Gladiators back on the BBC? What time is it on?

Gladiators returns to iPlayer and BBC One on Saturday 17 January from 5.45pm.

And you can feel the power all over again with Gladiators Series 1 and 2 on BBC iPlayer. 

• Watch Gladiators on BBC iPlayer and add to your Watchlist

Fancy a sneak peek at series 3? You're in luck, because you can watch a teaser for the show below...

New Gladiators Events

Destruction

Destruction is fast and fierce, pitting two Contenders against one Gladiator in a no-holds-barred race of raw power. The battle? Each player charges down their own lane, facing four gigantic 8ft barriers, the first to smash through and slam the final button wins.

The four brutal barriers must be conquered differently: some smashed through with sheer body power, another obliterated with a battering ram, and one conquered by climbing.

No tricks or shortcuts. Just strength, speed and total Destruction.

Meet the Gladiators Presenters

Bradley and Barney Walsh are back in the area for series 3 and they've been sharing their thoughts on the new series, promising it's "bigger, bolder" with new events and Contenders "bringing more fight than ever before".

• Hear more from Bradley and Barney

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