Sonja Flemming/CBS The Amazing Raceis returning for season 38 The 13 pairs consist of formerBig Brothercontestants and their friends, family members or partners The Amazing Race,which premieres on Sept. 15, follows contestants completing challenges while traveling across Europe The Amazing Raceis returning — with some familiar faces! The hit CBS competition show follows teams of two racing and traveling around the world towin the grand prize of $1 million. As the show plays out, the teams must put their brains together to solve different clues and navigate around foreign countries. Past contestants are primarily everyday Americans, butThe Amazing Racehas also featured former reality TV stars, athletes and celebrities. However, the show is returning this year with a special twist. The season 38 cast consists of all-starBig Brotheralums competing against one another. The former reality TV stars will be paired up with a friend, partner or family member as their partner. In August 2025, CBS officially revealed the 13 pairs competing, as well as the location. Here's everything to know aboutThe Amazing Raceseason 38, including the release date, cast and host. Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty CBS confirmed thatThe Amazing Racehad been renewed for season 38 in February 2025. At the time of the announcement, season 37 of the show was still airing before it wrapped up in May 2025. "The Amazing Racetakes the Racers and viewers on an unforgettable journey," co-creators and executive producers Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri said in an August 2025press release. "With a traveling crew of over 100 people, over the course of 38 seasons, we have traveled to nearly 100 countries and over 1 million miles, an extraordinary feat of storytelling and logistics. Sonja Flemming/CBS The Amazing Raceseason 38 cast was officially announced in August 2025. In all 13 pairs, at least one person competed on the hit surveillance show,Big Brother. Before filming started, the contestants were unaware they'd compete against their fellowBig Brotheralums. "We've invited some ofBig Brother's favorite contestants to get out of the house and race in the real world," hostPhil Keoghansaid in theteaser. "[They are] paired with their favorite traveling companions." The 13 pairs comprise at least oneBig Brotheralum and their loved one.Enzo Palumbo, who competed on both seasons 12 and 22, paired up with his brother Jack Palumbo. Meanwhile,Natalie Negrotti, who competed on season 18, brought her sister Stephanie Negrotti. Season 21 alum Kat Dunn raced alongside her boyfriend, Alex Romo. TheBig Brotherseason 23 alums includeHannah Chaddha, who brought along her sister Simone Chaddha; andKyland Young, whose girlfriend,Taylor Hale, competed on season 24 ofBig Brotherand won. TheBig Brotherseason 24 alums areJoseph Abdin (who dated Hale), who brought his brother Adam Abdin; and Matt Turner, who is joined by his wife, Megan Turner. The season 24 winner,Taylor Hale, competed alongside season 23 contestant Kyland Young, as mentioned above. The two former stars from season 25 includeIzzy Gleicher, who brought her fiancée, Paige Seber; and that season's winner,Jag Bains, who worked alongside his brother Jas Bains. The final four pairs that round out season 38 are four contestants from season 26 ofBig Brother. They includeAngela Murray, who brought her daughter Lexi Murray; Rubina Bernabe, who paired up with her sister Kristine Bernabe; Tucker Des Lauriers, who brought his brother Eric Des Lauriers; and the season 26 winner, Chelsie Baham, who competed with her father, Jack Baham. Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Phil Keoghan, who has hostedThe Amazing Racesince its premiere in 2001, will continue his hosting duties for season 38. "After 38 seasons, I have never seen so much emotion," he said in the trailer. CBS/Paramount+ Season 38 ofThe Amazing Racewas filmed across Europe. The season kicked off in Amsterdam before the pairs dwindled down, as they ventured to Prague, Budapest and Romania. While the challenges in each country have remained a surprise, the show's press release teased that contestants will "reach new heights in Prague, bathe like a king in Budapest and skydive nearly 13,000 feet over Romania." For the first time in the show's history, contestants faced their first challenge before officially starting the race. The first team to complete the task was awarded an express pass, while the last team to finish faced the consequences of a Hazard, per the show's press release. Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty The Amazing Raceseason 38 premieres Thursday, Sept. 25, at 9 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. After the premiere, the show will resume its regular slot every Wednesday, beginning on Oct. 1, at 9:30 p.m. ET. Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty All 37 seasons ofThe Amazing Raceare available to stream onParamount+. Meanwhile, seasons 18 to 21, season 31 and seasons 33 to 34 are available to stream onHulu. Read the original article onPeople