Australia’s biggest renovation show is getting its biggest makeover yet. The Block has officially unveiled its plans for 2027, confirming the long-running series will return with an ambitious heritage restoration project, alongside a brand-new All Stars spin-off coming to Stan.
After two consecutive seasons focused on new builds, the show’s 23rd season will see five new teams take on the mammoth task of transforming three historic buildings in Sunbury, Victoria.
Located around 40 minutes northwest of Melbourne’s CBD, the Jacksons Hill site is steeped in history.
Originally built more than 170 years ago during the gold rush era, the buildings have served as an industrial school, psychiatric hospital and, most recently, a university campus.
The Victorian Government has sold the trio of heritage-listed buildings to Channel Nine, with contestants tasked with preserving their historic character while turning them into modern family homes.
Scott Cam and Shelley Craft will return to lead the series as the five new teams tackle what has been described as the most ambitious project in The Block’s history.
Nine announces The Block All Stars is coming to Stan
Alongside the flagship series, The Block is expanding onto Stan with a brand-new companion series, The Block: The House Next Door.
Premiering in 2027, the spin-off will see fan-favourite Blockheads return for their sixth renovation, taking on an All Stars challenge “over the fence” from the main competition.
While Nine has confirmed the concept, it is yet to reveal which former contestants will be returning for the special series.
The announcement marks the first time The Block will expand onto Stan with an original format, giving fans even more renovation drama beyond the main competition.
Nine Managing Director Streaming and Broadcast Amanda Laing said 2027 would be a landmark year for the network.
“2027 is shaping up to be an enormous year for Channel 9 and 9Now and builds off the back of our ratings dominance in 2026,” she said.
“Next year we’re excited two of our biggest shows — The Block and Love Island Australia — will extend onto Stan for the first time with never-before-seen formats.”
With an ambitious heritage restoration, a brand-new location and an All Stars spin-off, it looks like The Block is going all out in 2027 and we will most definitely be sat!
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