All 60 finalists confirmed for American Ninja Warrior season 17 after semifinals week 3

American Ninja Warrior aired its final week of Season 17 Semifinals on Monday, July 28, 2025. This episode revealed the last group of athletes advancing to the Finals. This episode wrapped up three weeks of intense competition, showcasing many of the show's top performers.

In all, 60 Ninjas made it through the Semifinals to reach the next round of the tournament. The July 28 episode presented another challenging round, with athletes tackling a 10-obstacle course.

Hosts Akbar Gbajabiamila and Matt Iseman observed as the competitors tested their speed, strength, and concentration.

The Week 3 finalists joined those who moved forward in Weeks 1 and 2 to complete the full roster for the Season 17 Finals.

Matt Iseman expressed gratitude to the athletes and fans, saying he and Akbar feel fortunate to witness these performances firsthand.

“We always feel like we’ve got the best seats in the house for one of the best sporting events in the world,” he told NBC Insider.

With the Semifinals ending, all eyes are on the Finals. Here, 60 Ninjas will go head-to-head to see who'll get closer to becoming the next American Ninja Warrior champ.

Semifinals week 3 results: who made it to the finals of American Ninja Warrior?

 

 

 

 

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The last Semifinals course put competitors through their paces with ten obstacles: Quad Steps, Lunatic Ledges, Crank It Up, V Formation, Warped Wall, Salmon Ladder, Log Runner, Corkscrew, The Dungeon, and Invisible Ladder. This lineup pushed athletes to their limits, testing both body and mind.

From this group, six competitors completed the full course in under six minutes, including Jay Lewis (3:54.99), Jackson Erdos (4:01.20), and Ben Behrends (4:16.79).

Others who cleared the course included Noah Meunier, Josiah Pippel, Matt D’Amico, Amir Malik, Jason Behrends, and James McGrath.

Some Ninjas advanced despite not finishing the full course, depending on how far they reached and how fast. Joe Moravsky and Lucas Reale, for example, both made it to the Invisible Ladder with strong times.

Christian Hart, Jamie Rahn, and Spencer Johnson reached The Dungeon, while five others, including Abby Clark and Kenzie Hughes, fell at the Corkscrew.

The week rounded out the 60-person finalist pool that includes well-known names like Kaden Lebsack, Daniel Gil, Jessie Graff, and Kai Beckstrand. The full list features returning veterans and strong new faces.

This final group from Week 3 completes the bracket heading into the American Ninja Warrior finals. These Ninjas will now compete in a head-to-head tournament format where speed and precision will decide who advances.

Finals format and what’s next in season 17 of American Ninja Warrior

As 60 Ninjas gear up for the American Ninja Warrior Season 17 Finals, they'll face a new challenge: a bracket-style setup. In this format, athletes will race against each other, with the faster one moving forward.

"I am so grateful for the fans and for the athletes whose passion makes it possible for us to get to do this," Matt shared.

The Ninjas won't tackle the course solo anymore. Instead, they'll race against the clock and each other, cranking up the excitement for every match.. The format change is expected to favor those with both speed and stamina.

The Finals will be held over four episodes, with one airing each Monday at 8/7c on NBC. Episodes will also stream the following day on Peacock.

Returning competitors like Kaden Lebsack, Joe Moravsky, and Daniel Gil bring years of experience. Meanwhile, younger Ninjas such as Carter Ray and Paxton Myler will aim to make their mark.

Stay tuned for more updates.