How to watch RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus the World online

The cast of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus the World with lightning and graphics behind them in the poster art
(Image credit: BBC Three)

Who will be Queen of the World? It's almost time to watch RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus the World online to see international queens sashay on the spinoff show. For the first time in her-story, queens from around the world gather to be named the global glamazon. The 2022 Winter Olympics aren't the only hot competition going on this month!

RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus the World start time, channel

RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus the World debuts at 4 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. GMT on Tuesday, February 1.
• U.S. — Watch on WOW Presents Plus
• U.K. — Watch on BBC Three

Nine queens from the Drag Race franchise will re-enter the Werk Room to face off for the title of the first-ever Queen of the Mothertucking World. They include: Drag Race UK alums Baga Chipz, Blu Hydrangea and Cheryl Hole; two American queens, Jujubee and Mo Heart; Canada's Jimbo and Lemon; Janey Jacké from Drag Race Holland; and Drag Race Thailand judge Pangina Heals competing as a contestant for the first time. 

Drag Race UK judges RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton will be seated at the table again. They will be joined by guest judges including Melanie C, Jade Thirlwall, Clara Amfo, Daisy May Cooper, Jonathan Bailey, and Michelle Keegan. 

Here's everything you need to watch RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus the World. Plus, watch an intro video of the cast below:

How to watch RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus the World anywhere on Earth

Just because BBC Three and WOW Presents Plus aren't available everywhere doesn't mean you need to miss the RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus the World if you're away from home. Watching along with the rest of the internet can be pretty easy. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you go.

We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN is ExpressVPN. It meets the VPN needs of the vast majority of users, offering outstanding compatibility with most devices and impressive connection speeds. It's also affordable, starting at just $6.67 a month.

ExpressVPN3 months FREE

Our favorite VPN service, ExpressVPN, really shines thanks to its safety, speed and simplicity-to-use. It's also compatible with loads of devices - from iOS and Android to Roku, Apple TV and PlayStations. You'll even get an extra 3 months FREE if you sign up for a year, or there's a 30-day money-back guarantee if you just want to give it a try.

How to watch RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus the World in the US

U.S. fans can watch RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus the World premiere Tuesday, February 1 at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT on WOW Presents Plus, a streaming service that focuses on drag. 

WOW Presents Plus is the only streaming service featuring Werq The World, UNHhhh with Trixie and Katya, and hundreds of other World of Wonder originals, documentaries, specials, and LGBTQ+ programming.

The service costs $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year.

How to watch RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus the World in the UK

British drag fans can watch RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus the World for free! The show is airing on BBC Three, which is relaunching as a television channel. It will also stream on BBC iPlayer

Anyone who is traveling in the U.K. and wants to use the streaming services they've already paid for will need ExpressVPN.

How to watch RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus the World in Canada

R-U ready, Canadians? Because RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus the World will be available on the same day as the U.S. airing via Crave

Crave has a 7-day free trial, so you can check out all that it has to offer. 

If you're an American or Brit traveling abroad and want to use the services you already pay for, you will need ExpressVPN.

VPN statement

TOPICS
Kelly Woo
Streaming Editor

Kelly is the managing editor of streaming for Tom’s Guide, so basically, she watches TV for a living. Previously, she was a freelance entertainment writer for Yahoo, Vulture, TV Guide and other outlets. When she’s not watching TV and movies for work, she’s watching them for fun, seeing live music, writing songs, knitting and gardening.

Read more
The cast of "Ru Paul's Drag Race" Season 17 stand on a pyramid amidst a body of water
How to watch 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' season 17 online and from anywhere with new episodes weekly
Great British Bake Off Christmas Specials soap stars -
How to watch 'The Great British Bake Off Christmas Specials' 2024 online from anywhere, top Scots in New Year special today
Host Maya Jama poses poolside with the islanders of "Love Island All Stars" season 2
How to watch 'Love Island All Stars' season 2 online — live stream tonight's episode of dating show from anywhere, channel, cast, couples
Great Celebrity Bake Off 2025
How to watch ‘The Great Celebrity Bake Off' 2025 online – episode 1 streaming now
Armed with giant pugil sticks, Rob Beckett competes in Duel on Celebrity Gladiators 2025
How to watch 'Celebrity Gladiators' 2025 online — stream the New Year's Day special from anywhere
The 2025 contestants wait on the start line as host Phil Keoghan prepares to start "The Amazing Race" season 37
How to watch ‘The Amazing Race' season 37 online – stream return of epic reality competition
Latest in Streaming
Titus Welliver in Bosch Legacy season 3
‘Bosch’ season 3 preview: 5 things to know before the final season on Prime Video
A first look at Amazon's Fallout TV series coming to Prime Video
‘Fallout’ season 3 plans are reportedly being made — while season 2 is still filming
Ben Mendelsohn in Andor season 2
'Welcome to the Rebellion' — new ‘Andor’ season 2 trailer teases a darker edge
Adam Scott in "Severance," now streaming on Apple TV Plus.
'Severance' season 3 officially greenlit — but I may not watch after that season 2 finale
Robert Pattinson in "Mickey 17" movie (2025)
5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video and Disney Plus (March 25-31)
Emma D'Arcy in House of the Dragon season 2
‘House of the Dragon’ season 3 has officially begun filming — what it could mean for the potential release window
Latest in News
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple Watch Ultra 3 just tipped for two major upgrades
NYTimes Connections
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, March 25 (#653)
Titus Welliver in Bosch Legacy season 3
‘Bosch’ season 3 preview: 5 things to know before the final season on Prime Video
A first look at Amazon's Fallout TV series coming to Prime Video
‘Fallout’ season 3 plans are reportedly being made — while season 2 is still filming
Surface Laptop 7 from the front
Amazon just gave Surface Laptop 7 a 'frequently returned' label — here's what's going on
New emojis with iOS 18.4 beta release.
iOS 18.4 beta brings 8 new emoji to your iPhone — here's all the new options