Two Grid League teammates take on Prime Video’s Record-Breaking Competition Series

The worlds of Grid League, gymnastics, CrossFit, and strongman competition are colliding with the biggest reality show on streaming as two Grid League players battle for $5 million on Beast Games Season 2, premiering January 7, 2026 on Prime Video.

Bryleigh Hansen: From Gymnastics to Grid League to Beast Games

Bryleigh Hansen (#194), the owner, head coach, and star player of the South Beach Palms in the United Grid League, brings a unique combination of athletic excellence and leadership experience to the competition.

She began her athletic career with 15 years as a competitive gymnast. She’s also competed in CrossFit at a high level prior to joining the Grid League.

Beyond athletics, Hansen has built a career as a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach, focusing on emotional and self-mastery coaching. This mental game expertise could be a secret weapon in Beast Games’ psychological challenges.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Hansen stepped up after the previous South Beach Palms owner had to withdraw. She took on the roles of Head Coach, Owner, and General Manager while continuing to compete, handling everything from player recruitment to sponsorships and team operations. Her ability to balance multiple high-pressure roles demonstrates the versatility that Beast Games Season 2 demands.

Tyler Davis: The Alabama Hammer Brings Championship Pedigree

Joining Hansen is teammate Tyler Davis, a world-class strongman competitor among the 100 strongest athletes competing in Season 2’s “Strong vs. Smart” format. Known as “The Alabama Hammer,” Davis has established himself as one of the most dominant forces in the 90-kilogram weight class, amassing an impressive collection of world championship titles.

Davis’s journey to Beast Games comes after years of dominance in events requiring explosive power, grip strength, and other skills that could prove invaluable in MrBeast’s challenges. His experience competing on the world stage, combined with his reputation for consistency and strategic thinking during competitions, makes him someone to keep an eye on.

The Ultimate Test: Strong vs. Smart

Beast Games Season 2 marks a significant evolution from the first season’s 1,000-contestant format. The show has streamlined to 200 elite competitors—100 representing raw physical strength and 100 representing strategic intelligence. This “Strong vs. Smart” theme creates a natural battlefield where Hansen’s combination of gymnastics precision, CrossFit conditioning, and strategic leadership meets Davis’s world-class strongman power.

MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) has confirmed that Season 2 will be “more skill-based, a little less randomness,” allowing for deeper character development and more strategic gameplay.

The season also features a groundbreaking crossover episode with CBS’s Emmy-winning series Survivor, filmed in Fiji. Host Jeff Probst joins MrBeast for a hybrid challenge that blends Beast Games’ larger-than-life innovation with Survivor’s legendary format, including strategic twists, physical obstacles, and mid-challenge bribes.

What to Expect

Prize Structure:

• $5 million grand prize
• $15 million total in cash and prizes across the season
• Weekly challenges testing strength, intelligence, and strategy

Premiere Details:

• Date: January 7, 2026
• Platform: Amazon Prime Video
• Launch: Three episodes premiere day, then weekly releases
• Finale: February 25, 2026

Following its record-breaking first season, which became Prime Video’s most-watched unscripted series ever with 50 million viewers in just 25 days, Beast Games has already been renewed for Season 3, ensuring this massive competition franchise will continue to dominate the streaming landscape.

Grid League Community Support

Hansen’s South Beach Palms teammates and Davis’s strongman colleagues have expressed excitement about watching these elite athletes compete at this level.

The participation of both Hansen and Davis will be fun comparison to other “strong” competitors in the Beast Games.

As the premiere date approaches, fans can follow:

• Bryleigh Hansen: @bryleighhansen
• Tyler Davis: @thebamahamma
• Beast Games: Prime Video

 

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Beast Games Season 2 premieres with three episodes on January 7, 2026, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. New episodes drop weekly through the finale on February 25, 2026.