University Challenge — 2026/27
6 episodesFirst aired 13 July 2026
E1Bristol v Imperial
Jul 202629m
The series kicks off with a match between students from Bristol and Imperial.
E2Durham v Manchester
Jul 202628m
In another first-round heat, students from Durham take on defending champions Manchester.
E3University College, Oxford v St John's College, Cambridge
Jul 202629m
In another first-round game, University College, Oxford play St John’s College, Cambridge.
E4Guildhall School of Music and Drama v Darwin College, Cambridge
Aug 202629m
The Guildhall School of Music and Drama makes its University Challenge debut against Darwin College, Cambridge.
E5Magdalen College, Oxford v Warwick
Aug 202629m
The heats continue, with Magdalen College, Oxford facing Warwick for a place in the second round.
E6Bath v City St George’s University
Airs Aug 202629mNot yet aired
Teams from Bath and City St George’s University play their first game in this year's first competition.
