Project Runway is officially back!

After a two-year break and a move from Bravo to Freeform, the iconic fashion competition series is returning for Season 21, and this season is bigger than ever.

Original host Heidi Klum is back to lead the series, alongside beloved mentor Christian Siriano. A new group of designers, including familiar faces, fresh talent, twin brothers, and even a drag superstar, will be competing for fashion glory.

The show will also feature a refreshed judging panel and plenty of exciting guest stars, plus a few new twists.

Keep reading to find out more…

1. The Hosts & Judges
It wouldn’t be Project Runway without Heidi Klum, who returns as host and head judge for Season 21.

She’s joined by season 4 winner Christian Siriano, back as mentor to guide the designers through the grueling competition.

On the judging panel this season are returning judge Nina Garcia, editor-in-chief of Elle magazine, and new judge, celebrity stylist Law Roach.

Law teased his approach on Good Morning America: “It’s just tough love. Cultivating the next generation of talent is really important to me, and it always has been. I would be doing them a disservice if I was sugarcoating things.”

Season 21 will welcome a lineup of big-name celebrity guest judges, including Jenna Lyons, Tyra Banks, Michael Kors, Nikki Glaser, and Sofía Vergara.

2. The Premiere Date
Project Runway Season 21 officially premieres on Thursday, July 31, at 10 p.m. ET on Freeform.

The season is scheduled to run weekly through early October, with the finale expected to air on Thursday, October 2, though a possible hiatus for hometown visits could push the finale back a week.

3. Meet the Designers
This season introduces a fresh group of fashion hopefuls, each bringing their own unique style to the runway:

Antonio Estrada, Jesus Estrada, Yuchen Han, Belania Daley, Caycee Black, Angelo Rosa, Joan Madison, Alex Foxworth, Madeline Malenfant, Ethan Mundt (aka Utica Queen), Veejay Floresca, and Joseph McRae.

From twin brothers to a returning alum and even a drag superstar, it’s shaping up to be one of the most diverse and exciting casts yet.

4. How to Watch
If you have cable, you can tune in to Freeform every Thursday night.

Cord-cutters can stream the show live on platforms including DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling.

Episodes will also be available the following day on Hulu and Disney+.

Several of the services offer a free trial to watch.

5. How to Watch for Free
Several streaming services are offering free trials so you can watch without paying upfront:

DirecTV Stream: 5-day free trial

Fubo: 7-day free trial

Hulu + Live TV: 3-day free trial

Sling: Up to 50% off the first month for new subscribers

That means you can catch the premiere, and maybe even more episodes, at no cost.

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