If you’re counting down the days until The Block returns, the wait is almost over. Filming is already well underway, which means it won’t be long before a fresh batch of contestants are thrown into the deep end to tackle ambitious renovations with a side of drama.
Week by week, viewers will watch contestants transform different rooms in their houses as part of the renovation challenge. Once the homes are completed, they’ll go under the hammer at auction, with contestants keeping whatever amount the property sells for above the reserve price.
Keep reading to find out everything we know about The Block 2026.
When does The Block 2026 start?
The official air date for The Block 2026 has been confirmed to be August 2, 2026, so it’s just around the corner!
The show normally starts to air on TV right when the contestants are finishing up the final touches on their houses IRL, and we know that filming has been underway in Mt Eliza for a while now.
According to Realestate.com.au, the cameras started rolling for the new season on March 9 at 109 Old Mornington Rd, Mt Eliza, and the schedule for the entire project spanned approximately three months, bringing the wrap date to mid June.
Of course, there’s still the live auctions to come, which take place once the entire season has aired, and ultimately determine the winner. This event normally takes place around late October.
Who’s in The Block 2026 cast?
While Channel Nine haven’t officially confirmed who is in The Block 2026 cast just yet, information about who they are has already leaked. According to Realestate.com.au, the five Blockhead teams include multiple couples and a father and daughter duo.
Stay tuned for more information on The Block 2026 cast once it’s officially announced.
Where is The Block 2026 filmed?
This year, The Block is taking place in the seaside suburb of Mount Eliza on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, which is about 48 kilometres south-east of Melbourne’s CBD.
Mount Eliza is a family-oriented coastal suburb with a population of around 19,000 people. For the 2026 season, contestants will be renovating homes located on the same street at 109 Old Mornington Road, a spot that overlooks the bay with Melbourne’s skyline visible in the distance.
Is there a trailer?
While we’re still waiting for a full-length trailer for the upcoming season, a teaser has dropped, giving us our first glimpse of what’s to come. Check it out below.
The Block 2026 premieres on August 2 on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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