American Ninja Warrior - Season 8
1 - Los Angeles Qualifier
Air Date: June 1, 2016
In the Season 8 premiere features four new obstacles, including the Floating Steps, Tic Toc, Escalator and Ring Jump
2 - Atlanta Qualifier
Air Date: June 8, 2016
On the Atlanta course competitors tackle six obstacles, including the brand new Floating Steps, Block Run, and Pipe Fitter. Veteran Ninjas Drew Drechsel and Neil “Crazy” Craver return, along with seven-time competitor Travis Rosen.
3 - Indianapolis Qualifier
Air Date: June 13, 2016
On the Indianapolis course competitors tackle six obstacles including the brand new Floating Steps, Fly Wheels, and Disk Runner. Veteran Ninjas Meagan Martin and Brian Arnold return to represent “The Wolfpack,” while Indianapolis 500 Champion Hélio Castroneves and NASCAR’s Ricky Stenhouse Jr. take on the course for the first time.
4 - Oklahoma City Qualifier
Air Date: June 20, 2016
5 - Philadelphia Qualifier
Air Date: June 27, 2016
6 - Los Angeles Finals
Air Date: July 11, 2016
American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Finals
7 - Atlanta Finals
Air Date: July 18, 2016
8 - Indianapolis Finals
Air Date: July 25, 2016
9 - Oklahoma City Finals
Air Date: August 1, 2016
10 - Philadelphia Finals
Air Date: August 22, 2016
The top 30 competitors from the Philadelphia Qualifier tackle an even more challenging course. The 4 added obstacles are: the Salmon Ladder, Flying Shelf Grab, Pipe Pyramid, and Invisible Ladder. For the first time in ANW history, four women will compete in a City Finals: top female ninjas Michelle Warnky, Rachael Goldstein, Jesse La Breck, and Alyssa Beird take on the course, along with fan-favorites Geoff Britten, Joe Moravsky, Jamie Rahn, and Ryan Stratis.
11 - National Finals Week 1
Air Date: August 29, 2016
ANW travels to Las Vegas where the top competitors from the City Finals tackle the 4-stage course. Competitors take on Stage 1, with 4 new obstacles: Snake Run, Giant Log Grip, Broken Bridge, and Flying Squirrel.
12 - National Finals Week 2
Air Date: September 5, 2016
The National Finals continue in Las Vegas where the top competitors from the City Finals tackle the 4-stage course. Competitors continue to take on Stage 1, with 4 new obstacles: Snake Run, Giant Log Grip, Broken Bridge, and Flying Squirrel.
13 - National Finals Week 3
Air Date: September 12, 2016