Here’s How to Watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ in the US

Get out the tea set, because the queens need something to spill! The long-awaited premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is almost here and fans of the Emmy-winning franchise are ready to see what drag is like in jolly old England. This latest international spinoff is a must-watch for Drag Race fans, not only because it has ten sickening new queens, but because it has Mama Ru and Michelle Visage, too!

Described by executive producer and Fenton Bailey as a “cavalcade of filth” and “flood of perversion,” we think it’s safe to say you haven’t seen anything like Drag Race UK before–even if you’ve seen every season of its parent show (yes, even the heavily-filtered Season 1). But watching RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in the US might be just a little trickier, what with it originally airing on BBC Three and iPlayer. How can you watch it in the US? And when can you watch Drag Race UK in the US? Here’s everything you need to know!

What is the Drag Race UK premiere date? When does Drag Race UK start?

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK has two release dates that you need to know. The gig-o-rama begins on Thursday, October 3 in the UK, where it will air on iPlayer via BBC Three at 8 p.m. in the UK. RuPaul’s Drag Race UK will simultaneously debut in the United States at 3 p.m. ET exclusively on WOW Presents Plus. After that, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK will make it’s United States television debut on Logo on October 11 at 8 p.m. ET. Curious about how to watch Drag Race UK in the US? We cover that below!

What is BBC Three? What is iPlayer?

If you’re in the UK, you already know the answer to this. If you’re not, here’s what you need to know. BBC Three was an over-the-air TV channel that operated from 2003 to 2016. In 2016, the channel closed and switched over to an exclusively digital online service. So, BBC Three is essentially a streaming service that broadcasts originals in the UK via iPlayer, which is the streaming home of BBC programming.

Where to watch Drag Race UK? How to watch Drag Race UK in the US? 

If you want to watch Drag Race UK in US, you have two options. You can stream new episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK on WOW Presents Plus every Thursday starting at 3 p.m. ET beginning when the show premieres on October 3. What is WOW Presents Plus? It’s a drag-focused streaming service launched by World of Wonder, the production company behind RuPaul’s Drag Race. WOW Presents Plus costs $3.99 a month and kicks off with a 30-day free trial.

The other option is to wait for Drag Race UK to air on TV in the US on the cable network Logo. You’ll have to wait, though, because the show doesn’t debut on Logo until Friday, October 11. Logo is available on a number of streamable live TV options, including Sling TV, Philo, and fuboTV (varying by area).

So you’ll be able to stream Drag Race UK in the United States on Thursdays at 3 p.m. ET on WOW Presents Plus or 8 days later when they air on Logo on Fridays at 8 p.m. ET.

Who is in the Drag Race UK cast?

The Drag Race UK queens are Cheryl Hole, Blu Hydrangea, Crystal, Vinegar Strokes, Gothy Kendoll, Baga Chipz, Divina de Campo, Scaredy Kat, Sum Ting Wong, and The Vivienne. Want to know more about them? You can check out our interview with all 10 queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

Is there a Drag Race UK trailer?

If you’re looking for the Drag Race UK promo, look no further. Not only is there a teaser, but there’s also a sneak peek at the first runway and the UK Werk Room.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK premieres in the UK and on WOW Presents Plus on October 3 and on Logo on October 11.

Where to stream RuPaul's Drag Race UK