Here's how to watch the season 16 premiere of “Ink Master” for free on Paramount+

Sixteen of the best tattoo artists in the world will compete in a new season of Tattoo Artists.Ink Master.”

Watch the first three episodes of the new season for free with a court hearing Paramount+.

About the show:

This reality competition, hosted by Good Charlotte frontman Joel Madden, pits the world's best tattoo artists against each other. Sixteen of them will compete in head-to-head challenges judged by renowned tattoo artists and enthusiasts. The artists' skills are put to the test so that one of them will be crowned Ink Master.

The first three episodes are now available to stream – here's what you can expect:

“Divide of the decade“ – Sixteen new artists enter the competition, divided into two teams depending on how long they spend tattooing, and the artists must compete for a spot on their team. The Young Guns are first and the fight for $250,000 and the title of “Ink Master” begins.

“Money where your mouth is” – With the Young Guns team determined, the OGs must now fight for a spot on their team in another brutal double elimination. The fight for $250,000 and the title of Ink Master continues.

“Out of the box, onto the skin” – The battle for $250,000 heats up as the Young Guns and the OGs face off for the first time. In the first Flash Challenge, team dynamics are put to the test and simple lettering tattoos put the artists' creativity to the test.

Stream the first three episodes now on Paramount+. New episodes air on Wednesdays. Check out a sneak peek of the season below:

How to watch:

Paramount+ (try for free) – For $7.99/month ($12.99/month for Paramount+ with Showtime), stream sports, CBS and more.