University Challenge — 2026/27

Episodes

E01 Bristol v Imperial
Jul 13, 2026 · 29m
The series kicks off with a match between students from Bristol and Imperial.
E02 Durham v Manchester
Jul 20, 2026 · 28m
In another first-round heat, students from Durham take on defending champions Manchester.
E03 University College, Oxford v St John's College, Cambridge
Jul 27, 2026 · 29m
In another first-round game, University College, Oxford play St John’s College, Cambridge.
E04 Guildhall School of Music and Drama v Darwin College, Cambridge
Aug 3, 2026 · 29m
The Guildhall School of Music and Drama makes its University Challenge debut against Darwin College, Cambridge.
E05 Magdalen College, Oxford v Warwick
Aug 10, 2026 · 29m
The heats continue, with Magdalen College, Oxford facing Warwick for a place in the second round.
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E06 Bath v City St George’s University
Aug 17, 2026 · 29m
Teams from Bath and City St George’s University play their first game in this year's first competition.