As soon as The Voice crowns its season 27 winner on May 20, 2025, the show’s producers won’t waste a second — they’re diving straight into prep for season 28. And from the looks of it, the upcoming season will be packed with surprises, new faces, and some big scheduling twists fans won’t want to miss.
New Coaches, Big Personalities
Season 28 will feature a brand-new coaching lineup that’s already got fans buzzing. The only coach sticking around from season 27? Smooth crooner Michael Bublé. He’ll be joined by three major music icons: rap legend Snoop Dogg, country queen Reba McEntire, and former Voice champ turned fan-favorite coach Niall Horan.
It’s a coaching combo no one saw coming — and it promises to bring a fresh, unpredictable energy to the show.
Premiere Set — But Get Ready for a Time Slot Shuffle
Mark your calendars: The Voice season 28 kicks off with a two-hour premiere on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. That’s just one day after NBC airs the season finale of America’s Got Talent.
For the rest of September, the show will stick to its usual rhythm with two-hour episodes airing Mondays and Tuesdays. But don’t get too comfortable — come October, everything changes.
With NBA games moving to NBC, The Voice is being bumped down to just one night a week — Mondays only — though it’ll still be two hours. The familiar Tuesday recap episodes? Gone.
Then in November, fans will get even less of their favorite show. NBC will squeeze The Voice into just one hour on Mondays to make room for more basketball and returning sitcoms, including the second season of McEntire’s own show, Happy’s Place.
And December? That’s a wildcard. The NBA’s final schedule hasn’t been set yet, so The Voice may bounce around the lineup — possibly even making surprise appearances on Tuesdays.
Can The Voice Bounce Back After a Ratings Slump?
While this spring’s season 27 started strong, pulling in over 5 million viewers per episode early on, the ratings took a nosedive after American Idol returned in March. By early April, The Voice had lost nearly 27% of its audience, according to Collider.
And it’s not just a slow fade — the May 5 playoff round hit a season low with just 3.5 million viewers, according to TV Series Finale.
Whether the May 12–13 semifinals helped turn things around remains to be seen, but there’s no denying season 27 has struggled to hold its ground.
What’s Next?
Between a fresh coaching panel, major schedule shifts, and fierce competition from Idol, The Voice has a lot riding on season 28. Will new energy and a revamped format be enough to bring fans back — or will the reduced airtime work against it?
One thing’s for sure: This fall, The Voice won’t just be a singing competition — it’ll be a battle for viewers’ attention.
