Season 28 of The Voice shifts from Blind Auditions to the Battle Rounds tonight—Monday, October 13, 2025—with an all‑new episode at 8/7c on NBC and the next day on Peacock. Coaches Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire, and Niall Horan now hand the stage to Artists who will face off for a place in the Knockouts. For clarity, the episode time is also presented as 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
Schedule specifics for tonight: an all‑new episode premieres at 8/7c tonight, Monday, October 13, on NBC, with more Battles on Tuesday, October 14 at 8/7c, and next‑day streaming on Peacock.
What’s new in Season 28 Battles (and what stays the same)
This year, the pairings work differently: instead of coaches assigning duos, Season 28 lets the Artists pair themselves — a change introduced for the Battle Rounds. Coaches still choose the songs once the pairs are set, so strategy remains crucial even as control shifts on matchups.
Expect surprises as these self‑selected pairs test blend, power, and stagecraft after seeing one another in the Blinds. Because rehearsals are compressed, there isn’t time “to try a bunch of different duets” before stepping under the lights, so preparedness matters as much as instinct.
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Coaches and Battle Advisors
- Team Reba (Reba McEntire) — Battle Advisor: Nick Jonas. Jonas shares history with McEntire dating back to Annie, Get Your Gun, where he acted on Broadway opposite McEntire. The reunion vibe extends to the new NBC comedy Happy’s Place mention as well.
- Team Bublé (Michael Bublé) — Battle Advisor: Kelsea Ballerini. Ballerini coached with Bublé in Season 27 and finished second with Jaelen Johnston behind Bublé’s winner, Adam David.
- Team Snoop (Snoop Dogg) — Battle Advisor: Lizzo, whose resume spans singing, rapping, writing, dancing, and flute.
- Team Niall (Niall Horan) — Battle Advisor: Lewis Capaldi, a two‑time Grammy nominee with a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 for “Someone You Loved.”
One more New Jersey name to know: Vinya Chhabra
Monday’s Battle kickoff arrives as a standout Blind Auditions moment keeps trending. On October 13, East Brunswick’s Vinya Chhabra (14) drew three chair turns with Alanis Morissette’s “Ironic.” Reba McEntire called Chhabra “a powerhouse.” McEntire added, “I loved your voice and your attitude,” and “I’d love to have you on my team — I think we’d have a blast.”
Snoop Dogg echoed the praise: “When I was listening to you I was like man, she sounds young, but that voice sounds powerful,” and later, “That feels like superstar quality.” Chhabra chose Team Reba and advanced to the Battle Rounds.
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Names you’ve already seen in Season 28
With Blinds complete, several Artists and moments are already in rotation ahead of the Battles: Conrad Khalil secured a spot on Team Reba; four‑chair turn Artists Trinity and Jazz McKenzie preview a “Virtual Insanity” duet; and Elias Gomez impressed with a “Lonely Teardrops” (Jackie Wilson) cover. These touchpoints frame the competitive stakes as teams head into head‑to‑head performances.
Tonight (October 13): how and when to watch The Voice
- Time & Channel: Monday, October 13, 2025, at 8/7c on NBC.
- Streaming: Episodes stream the following day on Peacock.
- This week: More Battles airs Tuesday, October 14 at 8/7c on NBC.
Team rosters heading into Battles
Coaches Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire, and Niall Horan finished the Blinds with full teams. (For a complete list of Artists advancing to Battles and their team assignments, see the Season 28 team roll‑ups from today.)
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Why the self‑pairing twist matters
Allowing Artists to choose their own opponents shifts the calculus. Singers may target stylistic contrasts that flatter their strengths, or pick a friendly rival for chemistry and blend. Because coaches still select the song, savvy Artists will anticipate their coach’s tastes while choosing a partner they can complement. Shorter rehearsal windows reward competitors who know their lanes and can lock harmonies quickly.
What’s next after the Battles?
Winners move to the Knockouts, where song choice and arrangement carry even more weight. The new Battle‑pairing approach could ripple into Knockout dynamics: self‑selected matchups may produce unexpected eliminations early, strengthening some teams while opening lanes for dark‑horse runs on others.
Tonight’s bottom line for fans searching “The Voice tonight October 13”: there is a new episode, it starts the Battle Rounds at 8/7c, and it features star advisors Nick Jonas, Kelsea Ballerini, Lewis Capaldi, and Lizzo alongside coaches Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire, and Niall Horan.
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