Kelly Clarkson Reclaims Her Chair as The Voice Sets Season 29 Premiere Date
The Voice roars back for Season 29 with a Battle of Champions twist, three veteran coaches in the big red chairs, a revamped first week, and an official premiere date that marks Kelly Clarkson’s return.
The Voice is shaking up Season 29 with a three-coach lineup and a week-one scheduling shuffle. Yep, fewer big red chairs and a new twist called 'Battle of Champions'. Here’s how it all breaks down.
Premiere week schedule (and where to watch)
- Mon, Feb 23, 2026: Two-hour premiere at 9/8c on NBC
- Wed, Feb 25, 2026: Two-hour episode at 8/7c
- Thu, Feb 26, 2026: Two-hour episode at 8/7c
- After that: New episodes move to Mondays at 9 p.m. ET starting Mar 2, 2026, with next-day streaming on Peacock
The twist: 'Battle of Champions'
NBC is loading the chairs with three veteran coaches, all past winners, and framing the season like a title fight. Kelly Clarkson is back, joined by John Legend and Adam Levine. Between them, they have eight wins: Clarkson with four, Levine with three, and Legend with one. With only three coaches in play, the setup leans into the 'champions vs. champions' vibe more than usual.
Why John Legend keeps returning
'I love that we get to be surrounded by so much talent, and it's really inspiring, truthfully. I learn so much from being on this show. I learn from coaching, I learn from the interaction I have with these Artists, and it's very renewing because, you know, I've been making records for, like, 20 years now, and to be around Artists that have that hunger and that excitement is very renewing for me, and I love that experience.'
That's Legend on why he keeps coming back, and it tracks with the vibe of the season: experienced winners facing off again while they recruit hungry new talent. Unusual coach count, supersized premiere week — The Voice clearly wants this one to feel like a championship round.