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Survivor 49

Survivor 49 is the forty-ninth season of the American reality competition series Survivor.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Survivor 49 is the forty-ninth season of the American reality competition series Survivor. It premiered on September 24, 2025 on CBS, was filmed in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands, and was hosted by Jeff Probst. The season concluded on December 17, 2025 with Savannah Louie winning the title of Sole Survivor.

Overview

Survivor 49 is a season of the long-running CBS reality competition in which contestants compete to outwit, outplay, and outlast one another for the title of Sole Survivor and a grand prize. The season is the forty-ninth installment of the U.S. version of Survivor.

Production and filming

The season was filmed in the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji, continuing a long-running production pattern for the series. Sources describe the filming period as taking place in spring 2025. This marked the seventeenth consecutive season filmed in Fiji.

Broadcast and streaming

The season premiered on CBS on September 24, 2025 and ended on December 17, 2025. It was also available through Paramount+, with live streaming tied to the premium plan and next-day streaming available to more subscribers.

Cast and outcome

CBS promoted the season with a cast of 18 new contestants, though full cast details were not formally confirmed in the provided sources. The season concluded with Savannah Louie winning the final vote, defeating Sophi Balerdi and Sage Ahrens-Nichols in a 5–2–1 vote.

Key facts

  • Survivor 49 is the forty-ninth season of the U.S. version of Survivor.
  • It premiered on CBS on September 24, 2025 and ended on December 17, 2025.
  • The season was filmed in the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji for the seventeenth consecutive season.
  • Jeff Probst served as host.
  • Savannah Louie won the season, defeating Sophi Balerdi and Sage Ahrens-Nichols in a 5–2–1 vote.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers may follow Survivor 49 through Paramount+ availability and through CBS coverage referenced by Canadian entertainment outlets, although the series is primarily a U.S. broadcast production.[2][3][4]

Frequently asked questions

When does Survivor 49 air?
Survivor 49 premiered on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and aired weekly on Wednesdays.
Who is the host of Survivor 49?
Jeff Probst is the host of Survivor 49.
Where is Survivor 49 filmed?
Survivor 49 was filmed in the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji.
Who are the contestants on Survivor 49?
The season featured 18 contestants, but the provided sources do not include a fully verified complete cast list. Several reported cast names included Savannah Louie, Sophi Balerdi, Sage Ahrens-Nichols, Alex Moore, Rizo Velovic, and Nate Moore.
How to watch Survivor 49?
It aired on CBS and was available on Paramount+. Live streaming was tied to Paramount+ Premium, while Paramount+ Essential users could stream episodes the next day.
What is the theme of Survivor 49?
Survivor 49 does not have a separate named theme; the series has used numbered seasons since Survivor 40, and sources describe this season as following that format.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivor_49
    Supports: Season number, premiere date, filming location, host, finale date, and winner.
  2. USA Today — https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/08/16/survivor-season-49/85684697007/
    Supports: Premiere date, CBS broadcast, Paramount+ availability, and number of contestants.
  3. People — https://people.com/survivor-season-49-everything-to-know-11795485
    Supports: Premiere date, filming location, theme status, and Paramount+ availability.
  4. Paramount+ — https://www.paramountplus.com/sneak-peak/survivor-season-49-where-to-watch/
    Supports: Official watch details, premiere time, CBS broadcast, streaming availability, host, and filming location.
  5. Surviving Tribal — https://survivingtribal.com/survivor-49-premiere-date-time-schedule-cast-more
    Supports: Weekly air time, finale date, and examples of reported cast names.
  6. Sportskeeda — https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/reality-tv/when-will-survivor-49-air-release-date-expect-explored
    Supports: Premiere date, streaming timing, filming in Fiji, and reported contestant names.
  7. CBS — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9izjJE57hU
    Supports: Premiere preview confirming CBS broadcast date/time and Jeff Probst as host.
  8. CBS — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHXy47AT__4
    Supports: Cast reveal preview and confirmation of premiere date/time.