‘Love Island Games’ Season 2 cast, host, start time, how to watch

Summer may be coming to a close, but the “Love Island” villa isn’t.

“Love Island Games” Season 2 is set to kick off on Sept. 16, nearly two years after the first installment of the “Love Island” spinoff premiered.

The show gives Islanders from previous seasons of the dating show a second shot at love while competing in challenges for a chance at winning $100,000.

In addition to previous cast members from the original “Love Island,” which is based in United Kingdom, “Love Island Games” also features past Islanders from international installments including the United States, France, Malta, Belgium and more.

Here’s what to know about “Love Island Games” Season 2, including the cast and how to watch.

‘Love Island Games’ Season 2 cast

The upcoming season of “Love Island Games” will feature several faces familiar to U.S.-based viewers, including alumni of “Love Island USA” Season 7. See the full list:

• Andrea Carmona (Season 6, USA) 
• Andreina Santos (Season 7, USA)  
• Charlie Georgio (Season 7, USA) 
• Christopher Seeley (Season 7, USA) 
• Garbi Denteh (Season 4, Netherlands & Belgium) 
• Isaiah Campbell (Season 4, USA) 
• Josh Goldstein (Season 3, USA) 
• Kay Kay Gray (Season 5, USA) 
• Kendall Washington (Season 6, USA) 
• Lucinda Strafford (Season 7, UK & Season 5, Australia) 
• Mert Okatan  (Season 2 & Season 3, Netherlands & Belgium) 
• Nicola Gauci Borda-Warr (Season 1, Malta) 
• Solene Favreau (Season 2, France) 
• Tyrique Hyde (Season 10, UK) 

How to watch ‘Love Island Games’ Season 2

The spinoff series will be available to watch exclusively on Peacock.

The streaming service offers two subscription options: premium for $7.99 a month, and premium plus for $13.99 a month.

Watch ‘Love Island Games’ here

‘Love Island Games’ premiere date, episode release schedule

“Love Island Games” Season 2 premieres on Tuesday, Sept. 16 with a two-hour premiere beginning at 9 p.m. ET.

New episodes will air every day at 9 p.m. ET during premiere week. Episodes will stream Thursdays through Tuesdays after.

What is ‘Love Island Games’ about?

“Love Island Games” is a spinoff of “Love Island” and its global franchises that brings together fan-favorite past cast members for a competition-style show.

The series brings Islanders together at a Fiji villa to face off in both team and couples’ challenges while going through eliminations, recouplings and other twists.

This season, rather than having pre-filmed episodes, viewers will be able to watch their favorite international Islanders in real time, similar to the format “Love Island USA.” Viewers will also be able to vote for their favorite couples via the “Love Island USA” app to determine which Islanders will recouple and who will remain in the villa, according to Peacock.

The couple who beats out the rest of the competition will be crowned champions of “Love Island Games” and win $100,000.

Who is hosting ‘Love Island Games’?

Ariana Madix will be hosting Season 2 of “Love Island Games.”

Madix has been the host of “Love Island USA” for the past two seasons. She is an alumna of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” and is also an actress and entrepreneur.

Iain Stirling, the U.K. comedian who has become well-known as the voice of the franchises, will return as narrator. 

Maura Higgins will also return as host of the weekly recap show, “Love Island Aftersun,” which will also have surprise guests dropping in throughout the season, according to Peacock.

Maya Jama, a British radio DJ, hosted “Love Island Games” Season 1.

Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com.