The Voice is turning up the heat once again. The Emmy-winning singing competition returns for Season 29 with major format changes, surprise appearances, and a bold new competitive edge that promises to redefine the show.
“You think you know The Voice? Think again,” returning coach Adam Levine teased in an Instagram video shared in July 2025.
According to NBC, this “landmark season” will feature fast-paced, high-stakes twists designed to challenge both coaches and artists like never before. While the auditions may still be blind, viewers now have a clear look at what’s coming.
Here’s everything you need to know about The Voice Season 29.
When Does The Voice Season 29 Premiere?
Season 29 kicks off with a two-hour premiere on February 23. The excitement continues that same week with two additional two-hour episodes airing on February 25 and February 26, making it a packed opening week for fans.
Who Are the Coaches This Season?
Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, and John Legend are back in the iconic red chairs for Season 29. Notably, this season will feature only three coaches instead of the usual four.
NBC highlights that this is the first time in the show’s history the coaching panel is made up entirely of past Voice winners. Clarkson last appeared in Season 23, while Levine and Legend most recently coached during Season 27.
What’s New About the Format?
Season 29 is officially titled The Voice: Battle of Champions, and the changes are significant.
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Each coach will lead a team of 10 artists
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The competition is streamlined into four intense rounds
Blind Auditions: Triple Turn Competition
Coaches will compete head-to-head to score the most three-chair turns. The coach who wins earns a special advantage heading into the next round.
Battles: Super Steal
The coach with the most triple turns receives a Super Steal, a powerful move that can be used once and overrides the other coaches’ steal attempts.
Knockouts: All-Star Showdown
This round introduces an in-season all-star competition, where each coach recruits two standout artists from their past teams to compete once again.
Live Shows and Finale
The season narrows down to a Top 9 semifinal, followed by a Top 4 finale. For the first time ever, winners will be decided with help from a new voting block made up of superfans and former Voice artists.
Which Artists Are Returning for the All-Star Competition?
The all-star performers returning this season include:
Team Kelly Clarkson
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Girl Named Tom (Season 21)
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Jake Hoot (Season 17)
Team John Legend
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Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16)
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Renzo (Season 27)
Team Adam Levine
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Javier Colon (Season 1)
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Jordan Smith (Season 9)
According to Deadline, the coach who wins the most sing-offs during this round will earn a second finalist in the finale.
Adding to the nostalgia, CeeLo Green, a coach during the show’s first three seasons, returns to judge and select the winner of each All-Star Showdown.
Where Can You Watch The Voice Season 29?
The Voice Season 29 airs on NBC and will also be available to stream on Peacock.
