Voice Coaches Reunite for Epic 'Battle of Champions' in 2026

The Voice is set to undergo a significant transformation in 2026, with the return of several beloved former coaches for a special "Battle of Champions" season. According to the announcement, coaches Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and John Legend will be coming back to the show's spinning chairs, competing against each other in a new format.

The upcoming season will introduce several notable changes to the long-running competition. During the blind auditions, the coaches will compete to secure the most "triple turns," with the winner gaining a "Super Steal" that blocks other coaches from snatching away a singer from their team. Additionally, the knockout rounds will feature Clarkson, Levine, and Legend each bringing back two members of their past teams for an "In-Season All-Star Competition."

Perhaps the most significant change is the introduction of a new voting block during the semi-finals and finale. For the first time, past Voice contestants and superfans of the series will have a direct influence on the competition's outcome in real-time.

The 29th season of The Voice is scheduled to air in 2026, but production will take place concurrently with the filming of season 28, which is set to premiere this fall with a new panel of coaches, including Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Niall Horan, and Reba McEntire.