University Challenge next season release date and next episode

Next episode "Episode 3" airs July 27, 2026.

About University Challenge

Academic quiz show where teams of students from UK universities answer questions on all manner of subjects.

University Challenge release and status details

  • Status: Running
  • Network or platform: BBC Two
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Premiered: 1962-09-21

University Challenge episode guide

Selected early, recent, and upcoming episodes from the available schedule.

  1. Season 56, Episode 2: Durham v Manchester — 2026-07-20
  2. Season 56, Episode 3: Episode 3 — 2026-07-27

University Challenge release questions

When is the next episode of University Challenge?

Next episode "Episode 3" airs July 27, 2026.

When is the next season of University Challenge?

University Challenge is currently listed as Running, but a separate next-season premiere date has not been confirmed in the current schedule.

What is the season status of University Challenge?

University Challenge is currently listed as Running. Estimated return windows are labeled separately from confirmed dates.

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