: 16 episodes, including 9 qualifying rounds, 2 wildcard rounds, 4 playoff episodes, and a "Grand Finale".
: Comedian Matt Iseman and former NFL player Akbar Gbajabiamila , with sideline reporting by Alex Curry . American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs. Ninja - Season 1
: The first season was filmed in Los Angeles, California. : 16 episodes, including 9 qualifying rounds, 2
American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs. Ninja (Season 1) is a spin-off of the popular American Ninja Warrior (ANW) franchise that premiered on , on the USA Network . Unlike the original show's solo runs against the clock, this format features 36 teams of three elite athletes (two men and one woman) competing in side-by-side, head-to-head races on a specially designed obstacle course . Show Overview American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs
: In each matchup, teams compete for points. The first three heats are individual (men vs. men, women vs. women).
: The first season ended with Labreckfast Club —led by Jesse Labreck alongside teammates Jon Alexis Jr. and Chris DiGangi—being crowned the champions. Match Format and Rules
The show introduced a high-stakes team strategy where every race matters: