Johannesburg, 24 June 2026: Things are about to get more intense - and a lot more unpredictable. S.W.A.T. returns to Universal TV (DStv 117) for its explosive eighth and final season, premiering on 2 July at 8 PM with new episodes every Thursday until the series finale on 26 November 2026.

Inspired by the television series and the feature film, S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore (Criminal Minds, The Young and the Restless) as a former Marine and locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant tasked to run a specialised tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds.

Get ready for the final season—here is what fans can look forward to:

The 20-Squad Team Is Up Against Some of the Biggest Threats Yet

From a city-wide blackout that throws Los Angeles into chaos to cases involving stolen radioactive materials, the team faces a wide range of escalating situations this season. Along the way, they are pulled into everything from prison outbreaks and kidnappings to cartel activity and coordinated attacks.

The Squad Welcomes Its Newest Recruit

Played by Annie Ilonzeh (Peppermint, Person of Interest), Devin Gamble joins the team in Season 8, but her arrival doesn’t come without scrutiny. With a family background deeply entrenched in crime, her addition to the team is met with reservations, particularly from Commander Robert Hicks, creating an interesting new dynamic within the squad.

A Familiar Face Returns to the S.W.A.T. Family in a New Role

Alex Russell (Only the Brave, Unbroken), who played fan-favourite Officer Jim Street in the first six seasons of S.W.A.T., returns to direct the 20^th episode of Season 8.

A Legendary Sports Duo Can Be Spotted in the Final Season

This season features guest appearances from NBA All-Star Kenny Smith and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, adding an extra surprise for viewers!

Additional guest stars across the season include Freddy D. Ramsey Jr. and The O.C.’s Melinda Clarke.

The cast also includes Jay Harrington (Better Off Ted, Benched), David Lim (Quantico, Beautiful Fools), Patrick St. Esprit (Draft Day, Unsolved), Anna Enger Ritch (Walker, NCIS: New Orleans) and Niko Pepaj (Daytime Divas, Awkward.).

S.W.A.T. is produced by Sony Pictures Television in association with CBS Studios. Shawn Ryan, Andrew Dettmann, Neal H. Moritz, Shemar Moore, Marney Hochman, Pavun Shetty, Sarah Alderson, Kent Rotherham, James Scura, Billy Gierhart and Justin Lin executive produce.

S.W.A.T. Season 8 premieres on Universal TV on 2 July at 8 PM, with new episodes every Thursday until the series finale on 26 November.

Universal TV is available on DStv Channel 117 across Africa.

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