The 18 new castaways are about to hit the beach and play a game filled with hardship, lack of food, exposure to the elements, deception and betrayal.

Survivor Season 48, premiering February 26, 2025, features 18 diverse castaways competing in Fiji. Hosted by Jeff Probst, the season will test players' physical and mental endurance as they vie for the title of Sole Survivor and a $1 million prize.

CBS has unveiled the names and faces of the 18 castaways competing in Survivor Season 48. Jeff Probst returns as host for the new season, which premieres with a two-hour episode on Wednesday, February 26 at 8 p.m. ET. The competition series will shift to 90-minute weekly episodes starting on Wednesday, March 5 at 8 p.m. ET.