GLADIATORS fans will soon get the chance to live out the show in real life thanks to a new experience.
Birmingham will be getting The Gladiators Experience at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), full of classic challenges seen on the popular TV show.
In total, the experience will sprawl across 10,000sqm and offer a gladiator ‘training facility’ as well as behind-the-scene insights.
Challenges include The Wall, Eliminator, Hang Tough, Duel and Travelator.
While little details have been revealed about what the different features look like, fans can expect the real-life challenges to be similar to the ones on the show.
For example, in Duel, contenders and gladiators face off on raised platforms, by trying to knock each other off.
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Then for The Wall, two contenders race to climb a large wall, whilst being chased by two gladiators.
For the Hang Tough challenge, contenders must swing on a trapeze as gladiators try to drag them down.
Visitors will then also be able to see behind the scenes of the TV show in the Vault.
And if they want to develop their skills further, they can head to the Gladiator Training Facility.
There will also be a shop where fans can purchase exclusive merchandise.
The experience will be open to all ages and expected to launch in May 2026.
Ticket prices and when they will go on sale are yet to be announced.
The show originally launched back in the 90s and is currently in its third revival.
On the show, contenders compete against gladiators in a series of challenges to earn points.
The show finishes after a final race called The Eliminator, where the contender with the most points gets a head start.
The winner is then the first person to complete the obstacle course.
Dom Bird, senior vice president at MGM Alternative Television said: “Now, fans young and old will get one step closer to walking in the footsteps of their heroes, as we announce our brand new Gladiators Experience.
“Based at the NEC Birmingham, everyone finally has the chance to test their skills on the iconic games – from Duel and Hang Tough, to The Wall, and of course the legendary Travelator.
“Come and see if you’ve got what it takes!”
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