For generations, dodgeball was a game of fun or fear depending on where you stood in the middle school pecking order. Now, Discovery transforms the game into an epic sporting adventure where everyday people become heroes. On an isolated 13.8-acre specially constructed site, the classic game of dodgeball is reimagined as Dodgeball Thunderdome where winners are not determined simply by their strength and the losers aren’t always picked last. Here, contestants have a chance to claim glory in extraordinary challenges where strength matters but so does strategy, quick thinking, and the willingness to leave everything on the field. This summer, pop culture phenom David Dobrik hosts this all-new competition series along with co-hosts Erin Lim and Andrew “Hawk” Hawkins.

The competitors are ready to hit the playing field not just for the glory, but for redemption from the days of being picked last. Competitors range from professional athletes to those who’ve never played a sport in their life. But they all have one thing in common – a drive to win. It all culminates with a tournament of champions who will compete for a $25,000 cash prize.

Andrew Hawkins is the co-host of Dodgeball Thunderdome. “Hawk” is a former NFL wide receiver, sports executive, Shorty Award winning personality, 2x Emmy Award nominated host for Sportscenter on Snapchat, and Executive Producer of an Oscar-winning film. He played six seasons in the National Football League with the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, and is currently a personality and host with NFL Media.