University Challenge – 2026/27
Episodes
Bristol v Imperial
The series kicks off with a match between students from Bristol and Imperial.
Durham v Manchester
In another first-round heat, students from Durham take on defending champions Manchester.
University College, Oxford v St John's College, Cambridge
In another first-round game, University College, Oxford play St John’s College, Cambridge.
Guildhall School of Music and Drama v Darwin College, Cambridge
The Guildhall School of Music and Drama makes its University Challenge debut against Darwin College, Cambridge.
Magdalen College, Oxford v Warwick
The heats continue, with Magdalen College, Oxford facing Warwick for a place in the second round.
Bath v City St George’s University
Teams from Bath and City St George’s University play their first game in this year's first competition.
Pembroke College, Cambridge v St Andrews
Pembroke College, Cambridge and St Andrews are the teams facing their first starters for ten.
LSE v King's College, Cambridge
In another first round match, the London School of Economics face King’s College, Cambridge.
Birmingham v Leicester
The first round of the competition continues with a Midlands derby. Students from Birmingham take on a team from Leicester.
UCL v Royal College of Art
UCL begin their series campaign against the first team ever to qualify from the Royal College of Art.