How to watch 'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown' — stream the survival reality TV show from anywhere
'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown' is a 40-day survival competition featuring 14 contestants from around the world competing in South Africa for a $200,000 prize. The show premiered on May 17, 2026, on HBO Max in the U.S. and is available on various platforms internationally. Viewers can use a VPN like NordVPN to stream the show from outside their home country.
- ▪'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown' premiered on May 17, 2026, on HBO Max in the U.S.
- ▪Fourteen international contestants will survive for 40 days in South Africa for a chance to win $200,000.
- ▪The show is available on HBO Max in the U.S., CityTV+ in Canada, and Discovery+ in the U.K.
- ▪A VPN such as NordVPN can be used to stream the show from regions where it is not directly available.
- ▪Subscribers in Canada can access CityTV+ for $9.99/month or $99/year, with a 7-day free trial available.
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Entertainment Streaming HBO Max How to watch 'Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown' — stream the survival reality TV show from anywhere News By Jakob Barnes published 17 May 2026 A huge cash prize awaits the ultimate survivor in this 40-day bushcraft competition that'll put some of the best to the test in the harshest conditions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: HBO Max) Jump to: Watch in the U.S. Watch from anywhere Need to Know Contestants Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If you love the idea of fighting the elements and surviving in nature but don't fancy putting in the work…
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