How many seasons does University Challenge have?

University Challenge has 55 seasons and 2041 episodes.

Is University Challenge renewed or canceled?

University Challenge is currently returning. The next episode airs Mar 23, 2026.

Where can I watch University Challenge?

University Challenge is available on ITV1.

When is the next episode of University Challenge?

The next episode of University Challenge (S55 E33) airs on Mar 23, 2026.

University Challenge

Name: University Challenge
Genre: Talk
Released: 1962-09-21
Rating: 6
Cast: Amol Rajan, Roger Tilling

RETURNING55 Seasons2041 Episodes★ 6.0

NetworkITV1

First AiredSep 21, 1962

Last AiredMar 2, 2026

GenreTalk

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

NEXT EPISODE

S55 E33Episode 33Mar 23, 20267d

Cast

Amol Rajan

Self - Presenter

Roger Tilling

Self - Narrator

Seasons & Episodes55 seasons · 2041 episodes

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Amol Rajan asks the questions as students from across the UK face fiendish tests.

E1Sheffield v Warwick

Jul 14, 202529m

The series kicks off with a match between students from Sheffield and Warwick. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E2UCL v SOAS

Jul 21, 202529m

The first round of the competition continues. Students from UCL take on a team from next-door neighbours SOAS. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E3Bath v Southampton

Jul 28, 202528m

The University of Bath faces the University of Southampton in another first-round match. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E4Newcastle v Edinburgh

Aug 4, 202529m

Another two teams of students put fingers on buzzers for the first time, representing Newcastle University and the University of Edinburgh. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E5Manchester v New College, Oxford

Aug 11, 202529m

The University of Manchester plays New College, Oxford for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E6Cardiff v Bristol

Aug 18, 202528m

The first round of the 2025/26 competition continues with a Severnside derby as Cardiff University faces the University of Bristol. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E7Trinity College, Cambridge v Linacre College, Oxford

Aug 25, 202529m

In another first-round heat, students from Trinity College, Cambridge take on a team from Linacre College, Oxford. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E8Lincoln v Lancaster

Sep 1, 202529m

The University of Lincoln makes its debut in the competition against a team from Lancaster University. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E9Green Templeton College, Oxford v Darwin College, Cambridge

Sep 8, 202529m

In another first round match, competition debutants Green Templeton College, Oxford face a team from Cambridge’s Darwin College. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E10Trinity Hall, Cambridge v LSE

Sep 15, 202529m

The first round of the competition continues. Trinity Hall, Cambridge and the London School of Economics are the teams facing their first starters for ten. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E11Durham v Merton College, Oxford

Sep 22, 202529m

The heats continue with a match between Durham University and Merton College, Oxford. A place in round two awaits the winner. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E12Harper Adams v Strathclyde

Sep 29, 202529m

Harper Adams University makes its first ever appearance in this competition. Their opponents are from the University of Strathclyde. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E13Imperial v Churchill College, Cambridge

Oct 6, 202529m

In this first-round match, two institutions specialising in science go head-to-head - Imperial College London and Churchill College, Cambridge. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E14Magdalen College, Oxford v Robinson College, Cambridge

Oct 14, 202529m

The first round of the competition concludes with a match between Magdalen College, Oxford and Robinson College, Cambridge. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E15SOAS v Imperial

Oct 20, 202529m

Two of the highest-scoring losing teams from the heats get a second chance to qualify for the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E16Sheffield v New College, Oxford

Oct 27, 202529m

Two more of the highest-scoring losing teams from the heats compete for the final second round place. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E17Magdalen College, Oxford v Darwin College, Cambridge

Nov 3, 202529m

The second round of the competition begins. Two teams of students go head-to-head for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E18Sheffield v Strathclyde

Nov 10, 202529m

Round two of the competition continues. Two more teams of students battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E19Southampton v Imperial

Nov 17, 202528m

Two more student teams return to play a second-round match. A place in the quarter-finals awaits the winner. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E20Bristol v Warwick

Nov 24, 202529m

The round of sixteen continues. Two more teams of students return to play for a second time, hoping to earn themselves a quarter-final spot. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E21LSE v Manchester

Dec 1, 202529m

The second round continues. Two more teams of students put fingers on buzzers for a second time, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E22Trinity College, Cambridge v Edinburgh

Dec 8, 202529m

The round of 16 continues as another two teams of students set out to secure themselves a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E23Lincoln v UCL

Dec 15, 202529m

Two more teams of students compete for a place in the quarter-finals in the penultimate match of round two. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E24Churchill College, Cambridge v Merton College, Oxford

Jan 5, 202629m

It’s the final match in the second round. Who will take the last spot in the quarter-finals? Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E25Manchester v Edinburgh

Jan 12, 202628m

The double-elimination quarter-final stage begins. Two of the eight remaining teams play their first of up to three matches in this round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E26UCL v Merton College, Oxford

Jan 19, 202628m

The first round of quarter-finals continues. Two more teams are hoping to pick up the first of the two wins they need to qualify for the semis. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E27Darwin College, Cambridge v Sheffield

Jan 26, 202629m

Two more teams of students play their first of at least two matches in this double-elimination quarter-final. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E28Imperial v Warwick

Feb 2, 202629m

The last two quarter-finalists play their first of up to three matches in this round. A win will see them half-way to the semis. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E29Edinburgh v Merton College, Oxford

Feb 23, 202628m

The second round of quarter-finals begins. The winner of this match becomes the first team through to this year’s semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E30Manchester v UCL

Mar 2, 202629m

Two teams return to play a second quarter-final. Having both lost their first, they need to win this one to stay in the competition. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E31Sheffield v Imperial

Mar 9, 202629m

The quarter-final stage continues. Having won one match already, the teams know that if they can win again here, they’ll reach the semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E32Darwin College, Cambridge v Warwick

Mar 16, 202628m

The quarter-finals continue with another elimination match. Both teams lost their first quarter-final and can’t afford to lose again. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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E33Episode 33UPCOMING

Mar 23, 202629m

The quarter-final stage nears its conclusion. Two places in the semi-finals are still up for grabs - both teams are hoping to take one of them. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

About University Challenge

University Challenge is a talk series on ITV1. The show first aired on Sep 21, 1962 and currently has 55 seasons and 2041 episodes. University Challenge has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Mar 23, 2026. It has a rating of 6.0/10 based on 11 votes. The cast includes Amol Rajan, Roger Tilling.