Latest News About Pékin Express 2026

Here’s what’s known about Pékin Express in 2026 based on recent reports.

• The French edition on M6 is rebooted for 2026, with a new season titled Au royaume des dragons. It is reported to feature a return to Asia, including Nepal, China, and Thailand, with changes to the final stages and some rule tweaks. This marks the show’s continued rollout of international formats under the Pékin Express brand in 2026.[3]
• Early online footage and episodes from 2026 indicate the show is actively filming and producing new installments, with episodes circulating on platforms like YouTube (episode 1 and subsequent episodes appeared in 2026), suggesting ongoing broadcast activity or at least released content related to the new season.[4][6][8]
• There are international variants and coverage that list 2026-season contexts, such as Hungary’s Ázsia Expressz and other regional editions sharing the Pékin Express lineage, but the 2026 French-season specifics emphasize a dragon-themed pursuit across Asian locations, aligning with the “Au royaume des dragons” branding.[2][3]

Illustration of what to expect this year

• New rules and format adjustments: reports mention altered final duel mechanics and other rule changes to increase unpredictability in the race.[3]
• Geographic footprint: Nepal first, then China and Thailand as key routes, culminating in a Bangkok finale for this cycle, aligning with the dragon-themed framing.[3]
• Availability: timing and exact air dates are still being clarified by M6, but the season is positioned for 2026 with anticipated broadcasts in the channel’s usual fall window in several markets.[3]

If you’d like, I can monitor for the latest broadcast dates, episode guides, and official press releases from M6 and Pékin Express’s regional rights holders and summarize them with direct citations.