Where Does Married at First Sight Take Place? All About Season 20's Beautiful Location
The gorgeous Pacific Northwest city is the backdrop for an unbelievable season of Married at First Sight.
Key Takeaways
- Married at First Sight Season 20 is filmed in Seattle, Washington, showcasing iconic locations such as Pike Place Market, Kerry Park, Lake Union Park, Pioneer Square, and several local businesses and studios.
- Producers chose Seattle because of its diverse community, welcoming local support, and scenic Pacific Northwest setting, including unique filming opportunities like ferry commutes and waterfront views.
- Season 20 was filmed from late summer through fall 2025 to capture Seattle at its most visually appealing, while following seven newly matched couples navigating marriage together.
Behind all of the romance and drama that unfolds on Married at First Sight is a breathtaking backdrop, complete with idyllic views of the water and tree-filled scenes.
Married at First Sight Season 20 is set in the iconic Pacific Northwest city of Seattle, Washington, a location carefully picked out by the masterminds behind the show. Read on to learn all about Season 20's filming location, including why the Married at First Sight team chose the city in the first place.
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Where is Married at First Sight Season 20 filmed?
Married at First Sight Season 20 takes place in Seattle, Washington, featuring seven couples who made the decision to walk down the aisle — sight unseen — with a partner specifically chosen for them by a team of experts.
According to The Seattle Times, this season was filmed in many Seattle hot spots, including the famous Pike Place Market, outdoor spaces like Kerry Park, Woodland Park, and Lake Union Park, and even some unique locals, like the Hotel Sorrento rooftop, Seattle Glassblowing Studio, The Lookout Bar & Grill, Pioneer Square, Wicked Rae’s Splatter Studio, and Harbor Island Studios.
In Episode 1, Season 20 cast member Adam Dehmlow opened up about owning a cabin on Mercer Lake, where he rides his jet ski to his local gym. Their jobs also take them all around the city, like BelleJolie Force who's a singer/songwriter, makeup artist, dance instructor, while her new husband, Mecca Amen, is a sanitation worker in Seattle. Also, Devin Short, who's matched with Caitlin Grimm, is a professional rugby player, who once played for the Seattle Seawolves.
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Why did Married at First Sight choose Seattle for Season 20?
In the eyes of executive producer Chris Coelen, Seattle was the ideal filming location for Married at First Sight Season 20. In an interview with The Seattle Times, Coelen explained that the men and women who call Seattle home "come from a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences, making for a really interesting pool of singles."
Of course, it always helps to have the support of the city itself. "The local businesses and community were incredibly welcoming, and we even filmed aboard a ferry to capture one groom's everyday commute," Coelen added.
Past seasons of Married at First Sight have also taken place in big cities like Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Austin.
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When was Married at First Sight Season 20 filmed?
Married at First Sight Season 20 was filmed in late summer through fall of 2025.
Coelen told The Seattle Times this filming window allowed them to "capture Seattle at one of its most beautiful times of year."
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How to watch Married at First Sight Season 20
You can watch brand new episodes of Married at First Sight Season 20 on Thursdays all summer long, only on Peacock.
With the full episode release schedule handy, you can plan your weeks accordingly and be sure to look out for any recognizable sights throughout Seattle.
