'Survivor' Celebrates Season 50 with Nationwide Scavenger Hunt
CBS hides one official Survivor immunity idol in each of the 50 states for a multi-week scavenger hunt starting Jan. 30, engaging fans nationwide in a family-friendly challenge.
- On Jan. 30, CBS launches the Survivor 50 Challenge, transforming all 50 states into a coast-to-coast scavenger hunt ahead of the Feb. 25, 2026 premiere.
- Jeff Probst, host and executive producer, announced the Survivor 50 Challenge as CBS marks the 50th season, saying `To celebrate we are inviting you to be part of the fun` .
- Fans can sign up at Survivor50Challenge.com to receive state-specific clue alerts, and those who find idols must submit photos wearing them through the Survivor 50 Digital Hub to enter the grand prize sweepstakes, with one winner chosen online.
- The activation brings Survivor directly into local communities by encouraging longtime viewers and newcomers to strategize, solve riddles, and form teams for a family-friendly experience.
- With a countdown on the site and limited public details, anticipation is building ahead of kickoff; Updated Dec. 17, 2025 the site displayed a countdown noting the challenge will start in 40 days and the grand prize will soon be revealed.
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'Survivor' to hide immunity idols in all 50 states for 'Survivor 50'
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‘Survivor 50’ Challenge Hides Immunity Idols Across The U.S. In Celebration Of Milestone Season Of CBS Competition
To celebrate the milestone season of Survivor, CBS is taking the game across the U.S. in a major national scavenger hunt. Host and executive producer Jeff Probst announced the Survivor 50 Challenge, transforming the entire country into a massive real-world scavenger hunt, culminating in the Survivor 50 premiere on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, on CBS and streaming […]
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