Get ready for more drama, romance, and explosive dinner parties, as the start date for the highly anticipated new season of Married at First Sight Australia 2026 has officially been locked in.
When and Where to Watch MAFS Australia 2026
The social experiment will return to Australian screens on Monday, 2nd February 2026. The series will air on Channel 9 and its streaming service, 9Now. The announcement was made on the show's official Instagram page with a teaser clip captioned, "Love's greatest test is back ❤️".
While the exact start time is yet to be confirmed, historically the show has begun at 7:30pm Australian time. Fans can expect further details on episode lengths and schedules closer to the broadcast date.
UK Fans Face a Waiting Game
For devoted followers in the United Kingdom, patience will be required. The new season will not be available to watch simultaneously with its Australian premiere.
Based on the established pattern from previous years, where the UK broadcast typically follows about four weeks after the Australian launch, viewers can expect MAFS Australia 2026 to begin in the UK around Monday, 2nd March 2026. This date remains an estimate, and an exact UK start date will be confirmed in due course.
A Fresh Cast Enters the Experiment
The announcement comes as the fallout from the 2025 season continues, with couples like Jacqui and Ryan dealing with legal matters and Awhina and Billy keeping the public guessing about their status.
Meanwhile, a brand new group of eighteen hopeful singles has already been matched by the show's renowned relationship experts – John Aiken, Mel Schilling, and Alessandra Rampolla. These strangers have been paired up and will embark on a marriage that begins at the altar, promising another season of high-stakes relationship trials.
The confirmation of the 2026 start date signals that the global phenomenon of Married at First Sight Australia is set to continue delivering its unique blend of love and conflict to audiences both in Australia and across the UK.
