Gladiators

Finnish Gladiators (Gladiaattorit)

Finland

The Finnish Gladiators (Gladiaattorit) ran for 3 seasons between 1993 and 1994. It then returned in 2017 and again in 2019.

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Gladiators France

France

The latest country to join Gladiators ranks. France debuts 27th December on TF1 and TF1+.

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German Gladiators

Germany

Despite not having their own domestic series, Germany competed the 2nd series of International Gladiators in 1995.

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Japanese Gladiators

Japan

The Japanese Gladiators series featured within an entertainment show called 'Bang! Bang! Bang!' in 1996.

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Nigerian Gladiators (MTN Gladiators)

Nigeria

Due to the success of the South African series, Gladiators burst onto Nigerian TV screens in 2002 for 1 season.

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Russian Gladiators (Русские Гладиаторы)

Russia

Russia didn't have a domestic series but did compete in International Gladiators competitions between 1994 and 1996.

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South African Gladiators (MTN Gladiators)

South Africa

South Africa ran for 5 seasons between 1999 and 2001, originally featuring in 1995 during International Gladiators.

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Swedish Gladiators (Gladiatorerna)

Sweden

Swedish Gladiators (Gladiatorerna) launched in 2000 until 2004. It successfully relaunched in 2011 for its 11th season.

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UK Gladiators

United Kingdom

Since 1992, the UK is one of the most successful Gladiators series in the world! In 2025 it is returning for its 12th series on the BBC.

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American Gladiators

United States of America

The American Gladiators started back in 1989 and it ran for 7 seasons. It was revived in 2008 for 2 more seasons.

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