The 2026 teams, at a glance (colours and all)
| Yellow team | Lisa and Rosco (WA) |
| Red team | Adam and Jolene (SA) |
| Green team | Rick and Tayla (VIC) |
| Blue team | Chantel and Wyatt (QLD) |
| Pink team | Sev and Courtney (QLD) |
| Premiere | Sunday 2 August 2026, Channel Nine and 9Now |
Questions people actually ask us
Nine has finally named the five couples signing up for a Melbourne winter of sawdust, scaffolding and being told their pendant lights are hung too low. The Block 2026 contestants were confirmed in the first trailer, aired during the State of Origin decider on 8 July, along with the news everyone actually wanted: the season premieres on Sunday 2 August 2026 on Channel Nine and 9Now.
Who Are The Block 2026 Contestants?
The trailer introduced the teams by house colour: Lisa and Rosco (yellow), Adam and Jolene (red), Rick and Tayla (green), Chantel and Wyatt (blue), and Sev and Courtney (pink). Nine being Nine, that is roughly all the official detail we got: five couples, five colours, one water view at Mount Eliza, and a promise of drama. Full names and official bios are expected closer to the premiere. Earlier reporting has put surnames to most of the teams, and we have flagged those below as reported rather than confirmed, because this site remembers the difference even when the gossip mags do not.
Lisa and Rosco (Yellow team, WA)
The West Australians of the group, reported by earlier casting coverage to be Lisa Dunbar and Rosco Wilson. Every season needs a team that has flown further than everyone else and mentions it hourly. We have found them.
Adam and Jolene (Red team, SA)
South Australia’s entry, reported to be Jolene and Adam Wagner, and described in early coverage as bringing a grounded, hardworking energy. Translation: expect them to be quietly ahead on the build while louder teams argue about grout.
Rick and Tayla (Green team, VIC)
The Victorians, reported to be Tayla and Rick Peroomal. Home-state advantage means their trades actually answer the phone, which on The Block is worth more than a bonus point gnome.
Chantel and Wyatt (Blue team, QLD)
Reported to be Gold Coasters Chantel Green and Wyatt Randall. Queenslanders renovating through a Mornington Peninsula winter is a proud Block tradition, usually expressed through increasingly desperate layers of puffer jacket.
Sev and Courtney (Pink team, QLD)
The Brisbane pairing, reported to be Sevilay Keser and Courtney Kain, and pegged early as the design-led team. Courtney reportedly has experience as a site supervisor and Sevilay comes from interior design and business, which on paper is the exact skill split this show rewards. On paper.
What We Saw in the Trailer
When footage of the contestants arriving on site first surfaced, Scott Cam greeted the group alongside foreman Dan Reilly, and one contestant was so excited she leapt straight into Scotty’s arms. Darren Palmer has teased 2026 as possibly the “biggest” season yet, without specifying whether he means the builds, the drama or the reserve prices. Given the site: probably all three.
What Happens Next
Channel Nine is expected to release official cast bios in the lead-up to the Sunday 2 August premiere. We will update this page and build out individual team profiles as soon as the official details land, so the reported surnames above graduate from “reported” to “confirmed” or get quietly corrected, whichever the truth requires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the contestants on The Block 2026?
Nine confirmed five teams in the first trailer on 8 July 2026: Lisa and Rosco (yellow team), Adam and Jolene (red team), Rick and Tayla (green team), Chantel and Wyatt (blue team), and Sev and Courtney (pink team). Official surnames and bios have not yet been released.
When does The Block 2026 start?
The Block 2026 premieres on Sunday 2 August 2026 on Channel Nine and 9Now. The premiere date was confirmed in a trailer aired during the State of Origin decider on 8 July 2026.
Where is The Block 2026 filmed?
The Block 2026 was filmed at Mount Eliza on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. It is the first location in the show’s 22-season history with a water view.
How many teams are on The Block 2026?
Five teams compete on The Block 2026, identified in the trailer by house colour: yellow, red, green, blue and pink.
Page update log: 12 July 2026: Page created after Nine’s trailer confirmed the five teams and the Sunday 2 August 2026 premiere date. Surnames remain unofficial and are flagged as reported. Last verified: 12 July 2026.
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