Ninja Warrior Germany achieves strong primetime ratings on RTL

The eleventh season of Ninja Warrior Germany has achieved significant viewership success for RTL. The second episode, aired on Friday, October 9, 2026, secured a 12.5 percent market share in the key 14-to-49 demographic, marking a primetime victory among private broadcasters. At its peak, the program reached up to 2.36 million viewers.

The show features a refreshed hosting lineup for the new season, consisting of Jan Köppen, sports reporter Wolff Fuss, and field reporter Anna Fleischhauer.

In a promotional segment, host Jan Köppen and reporter Sebastian Klimpke attempted the speed course themselves. Despite their athletic backgrounds, the duo struggled with the physical and mental demands of the obstacles, including narrow beams and a hanging net, highlighting the extreme difficulty of the course.