20 participants will push their limits through military-style challenges across
Think you’ve got what it takes to test your limits?
Ant Middleton, former UK Special Forces soldier and global TV star, is bringing his hit format to the UAE with Special Forces Trilogy, an intense, adrenaline-packed reality series filmed across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Inspired by Ant’s own epic adventures, from the UK Special Forces to summiting K2 and Everest, Special Forces Trilogy is the ultimate test of endurance, resilience, and mental toughness.
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The official selection event will take place on Tuesday 25 November at Danube Sports World, coinciding with the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025.
Here, participants will go head-to-head in a series of fitness tests, proving they have the strength, stamina, and mindset to take on the full course.
Selected participants will then take on Abu Dhabi’s stunning landscapes and Dubai’s challenging terrains across 10 action-packed episodes.
From gruelling physical challenges to mental endurance tests, the series promises to be the toughest competition yet filmed in the region.
On Friday 28 November, Aviv Clinics’ Brain & Performance Centre will run mental wellbeing and fitness assessments to make sure participants are ready for the extreme demands ahead.
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Ant Middleton said: “I’m thrilled to bring Special Forces Trilogy to the UAE for the first time. This is arguably the toughest course on the planet.
“It’s a journey of self-discovery that pushes people physically, mentally, and emotionally. Abu Dhabi and Dubai provide the perfect backdrop, and I can’t wait to see participants rise to the challenge.”
Ti22 Films, known for hit shows like Studio Expo and DXB Today, is working closely with Ant to produce a format unlike anything seen in the region before.
OSN and OSN+ are set to bring the series to millions of viewers across the MENA region, while also promoting the UAE’s focus on health, fitness, and adventure.
If you’ve got grit, determination, and a love for extreme challenges, this is your chance to take on the UAE’s ultimate test.
The casting process kicks off online, with applications open until Sunday, 23 November. The 10-episode series will premiere exclusively on OSNtv and stream on OSN+ in 2026.
Individuals interested in applying for the official casting of Special Forces Trilogy can visit sftcasting.com to submit their applications
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