This week, MTV welcomes 14 new drag queens competing for the crown on a new season of “ RuPaul’s Drag Race .” Season 17 premieres Friday, Jan. 3, at 8 p.m. ET on MTV. Stream the dunk tank, Rate-a-Queen and other drama this season for free with a trial from Philo.

The Emmy Award-winning drag competition returns for a new season as 14 new queens compete for $200,000 and the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar. Racers, start your engines! 2025 brings the 17th season of the Emmy-winning drag competition series “RuPaul’s Drag Race” returns to MTV.

Drag Race is back to put some bass in the walk of UK fans. They can watch all-new RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17 with WOW Presents Plus from Saturday, January 4 2025 at around 2am GMT – at the same time the show air in the US. In even better news? The LGBTQA+ streamer will provide tonight's debut episode absolutely FREE.

Season 17 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” premieres this Friday, Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on MTV, featuring a cast of 14 all new queens.

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Get ready queens! The season 17 premiere of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” airs today, Friday, Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. Eastern on MTV.

RuPaul's Drag Race is airing the premiere of its 17th season on Friday, Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. There are several ways to watch with a free live stream.

Season 17 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” debuts on Friday, Jan. 3, with guest judge, Katy Perry. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” airs at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, on MTV. RuPaul will be joined by judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews and Ts Madison. Episodes are 90 minutes.

"The way to win is to play with your alter ego, but don't be afraid to take the mask off and show the real person in there," she told the new contestants