In the qualifying round from Dallas, Texas, ninjas face 6 obstacles, including the new 18-foot "Mega Warped Wall", which offers a chance to win ,000 if conquered. Ninjas can also be younger this year, with the age limit lowered from 21 to 19. Notable Dallas ninjas include Daniel Gil, Brent Steffensen, and Barclay Stockett. Matt Iseman & Akbar Gbajabiamila host and Kristine Leahy co-hosts.

In the qualifying round from Los Angeles, California, ninjas tackle 6 obstacles, including the brand-new "Jumper Cables" and "Doorknob Drop". Ninja veterans Sean Bryan, Kevin Bull, and Flip Rodriguez compete.

In the qualifying round from Miami, Florida, ninjas tackle 6 obstacles, including the brand-new "Ring Turn" and "Slippery Summit".

In the qualifying round from Indianapolis, Indiana, ninjas tackle 6 obstacles, including the brand-new "Wheel Flip" and "Spin Hopper".

In the qualifying round from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ninjas tackle 6 obstacles.

In the qualifying round from Minneapolis, Minnesota, ninjas attempt to conquer 6 obstacles including the brand-new "Double Twister" and "Diamond Dash". Featured ninjas include Meagan Martin, Joe Moravsky, Lance Pekus, Maggi Thorne, and Sarah Schoback.

In the city-finals round from Los Angeles, California, ninjas tackle an extended obstacle course.

In the city-finals round from Dallas, Texas, ninjas tackle an extended obstacle course.

In the city-finals round from Miami, Florida, ninjas tackle an extended obstacle course.

In the city-finals round from Indianapolis, Indiana, ninjas tackle an extended obstacle course.

In the city-finals round from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ninjas tackle an extended obstacle course.

The top 30 competitors from this city's Qualifying round face an extended, 10-obstacle course, including a brand-new obstacle called "The Hinge". Ninja veterans taking to the course include Meagan Martin, Joe Moravsky, Jake Murray, and Lance Pekus.

Ninjas taking on the 1st of 4 stages include: Daniel Gil, Jesse Labreck, and rookie Mathis "Kid" Owhadi. Stage 1 includes 8 obstacles that must be completed in under 2:30 minutes in order to advance to stage 2.

The other half of the field takes on the 1st of 4 stages. Ninjas include Meagan Martin, Lance Pekus, and Najee Richardson. Stage 1 consists of 8 obstacles that must be completed in under 2:25 minutes in order to advance to stage 2.

Competitors who conquered stage 1 move on to stage 2, in the hope of advancing to stages 3 and 4. Finalists vie to win a cash prize of million and the title of "American Ninja Warrior". New this year, the ninja who goes the farthest walks away with the "last ninja standing" prize of 0,000.

Drew Drechsel, Jesse Labreck, Mathis "The Kid" Owhadi, Najee Richardson, and Barclay Stockett represent Team USA against top athletes from Team Europe and Team Australia in a battle for worldwide ninja domination.