The Arena vs The Box

The Arena has the higher audience score (8.7/10 against 7/10 for The Box). Both are reality shows, so they suit a similar mood.

The Arena posterThe Arena2026 VS The Box posterThe Box2026
The ArenaThe Box
Audience score★ 8.7/10★ 7.0/10
Year20262026
Seasons11
GenresRealityReality
CountryFRGB
Creator / director––
Main cast–Gary Lineker, Shakira Khan, Ranvir Singh, Ellie Taylor, Graeme Souness

Synopsis

The Arena

Ciryl Gane, Cédric Doumbè and Benoît Saint Denis put 38 amateur fighters through brutal trials and cage fights to win €100,000 and a professional MMA contract.

The Box

Hosted by Gary Lineker, The Box plunges 10 celebrity contestants into the unknown. With each celebrity enclosed in a yellow box, they’ll find themselves in mystery locations across the country.

Where to watch

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