What is the latest The Voice Season 28 scheduling change? Details explored

NBC just gave The Voice a schedule remix and fans might need to tweak their calendars. The hit singing show, which usually lights up both Monday and Tuesday nights, is now trimming down to one weekly episode. From here on out, viewers can catch all the drama, duets, and chair turns every Monday at 8 p.m. ET and if you miss it, Peacock’s got your back the next day.

The network’s next Tuesday episode won’t drop until December 16, meaning there’s plenty of breathing room between Battle Rounds (which kicked off October 13) and the Knockouts (starting October 27). Coaches Reba McEntire, Michael Bublé, Niall Horan, and Snoop Dogg are still steering their teams through the chaos, joined by two new mega mentors: rock legend Joe Walsh and country star Zac Brown, because even on a one-night schedule, The Voice doesn’t do anything halfway.

Walsh works with Team Niall and Team Reba, while Brown makes his show debut assisting Bublé and Dogg's teams. The format eliminates saves and steals during Knockouts, intensifying pressure on coaches to select winners advancing to Playoffs before Live Shows begin.

What is the new The Voice format and the schedule change?

The schedule reduction changes viewing patterns established earlier during this The Voice season. Fans previously tuned in twice weekly to follow their favorite contestants. Now they must wait seven days between episodes instead of alternating nights.

Monday remains the anchor broadcast time. The Voice episodes still run at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Peacock streaming provides next-day access for those unable to watch live. This streaming option maintains flexibility despite fewer broadcast opportunities. The December 16 date marks when Tuesday episodes resume. That leaves several weeks with Monday-only broadcasts. The gap creates a different rhythm for following the competition's progression.

Current The Voice episodes showcase artists competing in head to head Battle Rounds. This phase began in mid-October and tests performers against teammates. Coaches must eliminate talent from their own rosters during these matchups.

Eight artists per coach will survive into the Knockouts. That stage strips away safety mechanisms used previously. Coaches cannot save eliminated performers or steal them from rival teams. Each decision becomes final without recourse.

The Knockouts introduce mega mentors to assist coaches. Walsh brings rock expertise to McEntire and Horan's teams. Brown offers country music insight to Bublé and Dogg's groups. Their guidance helps refine performances before coaches make elimination choices.

How is the competition progressing currently?

Removing saves and steals raises stakes considerably. Coaches bear full responsibility for advancement decisions. No backup options exist if they second-guess their choices afterward.

This format pushes coaches to evaluate performances with greater scrutiny. They must identify which artists possess staying power through remaining rounds. The pressure affects coaching strategy throughout the Knockouts.

The Playoffs follow as the final pre-live hurdle. Only the strongest performers reach Live Shows where audience voting determines outcomes. The compressed schedule and elimination format combine to create heightened drama as Season 28 approaches its conclusion.

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The Voice airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock.

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