Since its 2001 debut, “The Amazing Race” has offered its players the chance to join in a race around the world, competing in culturally-inspired challenges in a slew of international locales, all in hopes of crossing the final finish line in first place and securing the million dollar grand prize.
Over the course of its last 37 seasons, “The Amazing Race” has visited a total of 55 different countries, including pit stops in the rocky hills of the Scottish Highlands, the unforgiving dunes of Namibia and the ancient Chinese city of Xian.
Now, the long-running competition reality series is gearing up for its epic 38th season. Set to air this September, the upcoming season will similarly feature a cast entirely composed of former “Big Brother” players – even a few former winners – and their loved ones as they embark to be the last team standing at the end.
While long-time host Phil Keoghan confirmed that the first leg of the race will take place in Hoorn in the Netherlands, the birthplace of “Big Brother,” though the remaining route destinations likely won’t be announced until closer to the Season 38 premiere date.
That being said, eagle-eyed fans reported spotting racers all over the globe during the filming of the season, leading Reddit sleuths to compile the full rumored road map for “The Amazing Race” Season 38.
Leg 1: The Netherlands (Hoorn, North Holland)
GettyAccording to the dedicated “Amazing Race” subreddit thread, this year’s “Big Brother” racers will travel within the Netherlands to North Holland to reach the first Pit Stop of the season. Not only home to the pilot season of the Dutch version of “Big Brother,” the Netherlands has been a popular destination for “The Amazing Race,” having appeared on eight separate seasons prior to Season 38.
Leg 2 & 3: Czech Republic (Prague, Kunta Horna)
GettyFrom the Netherlands, rumors suggest that the remaining races will jet off to Prague, Czech Republic for the second leg. Known for its renowned theatres, stunning architecture, and the gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, “The Amazing Race” has visited the country only twice in its 24-year history, for Season 15 and Season 30. Racers will reportedly continue their journey in Czech Republic for Leg 3, travelling to the historic silver mining town of Kunta Horna.
Leg 4: Budapest, Hungary
GettyLeg 4 will allegedly see remaining teams as they travel from Kunta Horna to Budapest, Hungary. While the spoilers don’t reveal whether the contestants will make the journey by plane or a seven-hour train ride, Season 38’s pit stop in Hungary will mark the series first return to the country since its singular appearance in Season 6.
Leg 5: Dubrovnik, Croatia
GettyFrom Budapest, “The Amazing Race” will return to Croatia after the country’s two past features in Season 12 and 31. Specifically, rumors suggest that racers will travel to Dubrovnik, bordering the Adriatic Sea, for the fifth leg of the competition. The coastal city’s iconically massive stone walls, surrounding its Old Town area, were once used as a filming location for “Game of Thrones.”
Leg 6: Either Split, Croatia or Podgorica, Montenegro
GettyWhile sleuths seem confident in most of the international destinations for the upcoming season, Leg 6, marking the mid-point of the competition, remains undetermined. Some fans have speculated that the leg will see racers travel to the country of Montenegro for the first time in “Amazing Race” history, while others have said that the leg will be less exciting, seeing teams make the short trip to Split, Croatia instead.
Leg 7 & 8: Bucharest, Romania
GettyRegardless of whether Leg 6 takes place in Montenegro or Croatia, rumors suggest that Leg 7 – and Leg 8 – will definitely end with remaining racers crossing the finish line in Bucharest, Romania. Known lovingly as “Little Paris,” Bucharest is known for its buzzing technology field and views of the Carpathian Mountains. If rumors prove true, it will mark “The Amazing Race’s” second trip to Romania, following an initial stop in the Balkan nation during Season 14.
Leg 9: Athens, Greece
GettyAfter two legs spent in Romania, rumors report that “The Amazing Race” will travel to Athens, Greece for Leg 9. Known for its one-of-a-kind architecture, historic ruins, and connection to mythology, past racers have previously faced Roadblock challenges in the city’s Panathenaic Stadium during Season 9 in 2006. The series later returned to Greece for Season 29.
Leg 10: Vigevano, Italy
GettyRemaining racers will leave the land of Mount Olympus at the beginning of Leg 10, travelling to Vigevano, Italy to continue the race. While not one of Italy’s major cities, Vigevano is known as a historical art town, renowned for its shoemaking industry. Whatever challenges the “Big Brother” racers face in the commune town, the teams who cross the finish line first will earn their spot in the season’s semi-finals.
Leg 11: Paris, France
GettyBefore they return to the United States for the final leg of Season 38, semi-finalist teams will make one last stop in Paris, France. Home to popular tourist attractions like the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and the Palace of Versailles, there’s no shortage of potential challenge awaiting this season’s racers in the semi-finals. The leg will mark the show’s 11th visit to France, more than any other country in Europe, tying India as the most-visited country in “Amazing Race” history.
Leg 12: New York City, United States
GettyAs always, the finale of “The Amazing Race” Season 38 will see racers return to the United States. In the past, Phil Keoghan has greeted winners with a $1 million check as they crossed the finish line in American cities like New Orleans, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and even Oahu, Hawaii. This season, the race will reportedly conclude at Yankee’s Stadium in New York City.
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Rumored Route Destinations for “The Amazing Race” Season 38