For the first time ever, fans of the smash-hit BBC television show can become Gladiators contenders themselves - testing their speed, strength, and skill on the iconic challenges from the show.
This will take place at the NEC Birmingham from May 2026.
This winter will also see the Gladiators Live Tour take on sold out arenas across the UK, launching in Liverpool this week followed by London, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham.
After fans have watched the action-packed show live they will now have a chance to take on the legendary events themselves at the Gladiators Experience from May 2026.
Dom Bird, Senior Vice President at MGM Alternative Television said: “We are incredibly proud to see how Gladiators continues to delight huge audiences on BBC One, and thrilled that our 2025 Gladiators Arena Tour sold out in record time. Now, fans young and old will get one step closer to walking in the footsteps of their heroes, as we announce our brand new Gladiators Experience. Based at the NEC Birmingham, everyone finally has the chance to test their skills on the iconic games - from Duel and Hang Tough, to The Wall, and of course the legendary Travelator. Come and see if you've got what it takes!”
Fans can register now at www.Gladiators-Experience.com to be the first to receive information about exclusive early access to tickets.
See if you can conquer the iconic challenges below!
1. Hang Tough - this is when a gladiator attempts to drag a participant down while they swing between two platforms to reach the opposite one
Gladiators Experience | Graeme Hunter
2. The Wall - two contenders race to climb a large climbing wall while being chased by two Gladiators
Gladiators Experience | Graeme Hunter
3. Duel - where contestants face each other on raised platforms and try to knock each other off balance and onto the mats below
Gladiators Experience | Graeme Hunter
4. Eliminator - this is the final obstacle course at the end of each episode
Gladiators Experience | Graeme Hunter