2026/27 Episodes
1. Bristol v Imperial
July 13th, 202629 min
The series kicks off with a match between students from Bristol and Imperial.
2. Durham v Manchester
July 20th, 202628 min
In another first-round heat, students from Durham take on defending champions Manchester.
3. University College, Oxford v St John's College, Cambridge
July 27th, 202629 min
In another first-round game, University College, Oxford play St John’s College, Cambridge.
4. Guildhall School of Music and Drama v Darwin College, Cambridge
August 3rd, 202629 min
The Guildhall School of Music and Drama makes its University Challenge debut against Darwin College, Cambridge.
5. Magdalen College, Oxford v Warwick
August 10th, 202629 min
The heats continue, with Magdalen College, Oxford facing Warwick for a place in the second round.
6. Bath v City St George’s University
August 17th, 202629 min
Teams from Bath and City St George’s University play their first game in this year's first competition.
