# The Amazing Race Season 39 premiere

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261001-the-amazing-race-season-39-premiere
> Updated: 2026-10-01T21:31:44.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The 39th season of ‘The Amazing Race’ premiered on CBS with a new gameplay twist where all 13 competing teams were granted an Express Pass at the start of the race, which must be used by the end of Leg 6.

The season began in Vancouver, Canada, with challenges involving seaplane tours and outrigger canoe rowing. Following the initial leg, the competition moved to Madrid, Spain.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: The Amazing Race Season 39 introduces Express Pass twist

The Amazing Race Season 39 has premiered with a major twist, granting all 13 teams an Express Pass as the competition moves from Vancouver to Madrid.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-amazing-race-season-39-introduces-express-pass-twist

### 2026-09-29: The Amazing Race Season 39 premieres with new twist and global route

The Amazing Race Season 39 premieres on CBS with a two-night event featuring 13 teams, a new Express Pass twist, and the show’s first trip to Albania.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-amazing-race-season-39-premieres-on-cbs

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