MAFS Australia 2026 is finally making its way back to UK screens — and fans don’t have long to wait.
The hit reality dating experiment sees a brand-new batch of singletons agree to marry a complete stranger at the altar. And if early reports from Australia are anything to go by, the 2026 season could be one of the most explosive yet.
So when exactly does it start in the UK — and what can viewers expect?
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Married At First Sight Australia 2026: Who are the experts?
The Married At First Sight Australia expert panel for 2026 is made up of the same familiar faces.
This series will see John Aiken, Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla make their return as they oversee the entire process of matchmaking and trying to guide the couples through the highs and lows of the experiment.
However, this series will sadly mark Mel’s final one on MAFS Australia, as she is stepping down to focus on her family and health. She will, however, continue to participate on the UK version.
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When does Married At First Sight Australia start?
E4 has finally confirmed that Married At First Sight Australia will hit our screens on March 9 at 7.30pm.
The first episode will of course be the usual initial meeting. We will see the brides and grooms head off on their hen and bucks night, before the first two couples say ‘I do’.
However, for those who don’t want to wait until it plays out in the UK, MAFS Australia is already airing over in Oz. Series 13 began on Channel 9 on Monday February 2, so it’s already a full month into the drama!
What can you expect from MAFS 2026?
It’s believed that the 2026 series of Married At First Sight Australia is gearing up to be the most explosive yet, with reports suggesting it is quite “volatile”.
The Daily Mail even reported: “If you thought last season was bad, you haven’t seen anything yet.”
Since it began airing on TV, there has already been some very public fall-outs. And one bride even spoiled the ending of her own storyline by revealing she is now pregnant and engaged to her ex – who she got back together with not long after leaving the experiment.
Not only that, but some Aussie fans have been left so shocked by what plays out on TV that a bride has had to come out and apologise for “bullying” others on the show. But she reminded everyone that it was filmed last summer.
How many episodes of MAFS Australia 2026 are there?
The exact final date has not been announced yet. But, based off last year, MAFS 2026 Australia could have up to 40 episodes.
Last year, there were 39 proper episodes, then the 40th ep marked the highly-anticipated reunion.
So, if it follows the same structure, we could expect it to go on until mid-May. Viewers are in for a treat!