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Playground Season 5: House is the Game!
27 Jul
Summary
- Playground Season 5 premieres August 1, 2026, with a new format.
- Three mentors Elvish Yadav, Tejasswi Prakash, and Aarush Bhola lead teams.
- The entire house serves as the battleground for challenges.

Playground Season 5 is set to redefine gaming reality when it premieres on August 1, 2026. This ambitious season introduces a groundbreaking format where the competition venue itself transforms into the central battleground, eliminating traditional game boundaries.
Leading the charge are three distinct mentors: two-time champion Elvish Yadav returns to guide the KO Krakens. He is joined by debutante mentor Tejasswi Prakash, helming the Raging Centaurs, and Aarush Bhola, who commands the Power Phoenixes. These mentors will oversee their teams through a grueling six-week competition.
The trailer emphasizes the new twist: "the house itself is the game." Elvish Yadav expressed his determination to win a third title, while Tejasswi Prakash shared her excitement for her first gaming reality show mentorship. Aarush Bhola highlighted his focus on team building and fostering new talent.
This season of Playground is exclusively available on MX Player by Prime Video starting August 1, 2026. It will be accessible across various devices including mobile, Connected TVs, and Amazon's ecosystem.