Make48 Takes Flight: Season 10 Hits Roku’s ‘This Old House Makers Channel’ on October 7
Wichita, KS – [September 23, 2026] –Make48 is officially back on screen for a milestone 10th season, premiering Wednesday, October 7, 2026, on Roku’s This Old House Makers Channel at 8:00 PM CST.
In a two-episode special, viewers get an all-access pass to the floor at Wichita State University’s GoCreate makerspace. In a city world-renowned for its aviation legacy, seven student teams took on Fastenal’s “Altitude Upgrade” challenge—a high-pressure mission tasked with reinventing the modern in-flight experience. Working under an unrelenting 48-hour deadline, these innovators pushed past roadblocks, turned brainstorming sessions into functional prototypes, and competed for a coveted spot at the National Championship.
Make48 Premieres on Roku's This Old House Makers Channel on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 at 8:00pm CST
Representing the Region 1 Classroom, these seven elite teams brought their sharpest ideas to Wichita:
UW-Stout Polytechnic (WI)
Vandermont (TX)
Columbia Area Career Center (MO)
Andover CAPS (KS)
Oak Park High School (MO)
LISA Academy North MS/HS (AR)
Hot Springs Junior Academy (AR)
How to Watch
Tune in for the live broadcast premier on Wednesday, October 7 at 8:00pm CST, or stream on demand:
The Roku Channel: Add the free Roku Channel, search for "Make48", and stream anytime, or tune in to Channel 458 for the live broadcast.
Samsung TV Plus: Watch the broadcast on This Old House Makers Channel on Channel #1214.
Amazon Fire/Roku TV Devices: Install the Roku Channel app to access the content.
Watch Online: Catch the episodes anytime on the Roku Channel here: [Here]
Get ready for 48 hours of rapid prototyping, problem-solving and collaboration. Check out the preview of the action before the premiere!: [Watch the GoCreate Sizzle Reel Here]!
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About Make48: Make48 is a nationwide invention-competition docuseries, distributed and aired in partnership with This Old House Makers Channel (Roku), that gives teams a challenge at the start of a three-day event. With just 48 hours, teams must create a prototype, promotional video, sales sheet, and finally present their idea to a panel of judges. The teams have access to a makerspace and numerous Tool Techs (who can make almost anything), patent attorneys, marketing experts, and more. This format allows everyone to have a level playing field and the chance to win, with no prior technical knowledge necessary.
Make48 Media Contact:
Cassandra Muñoz
816-226-8385
