How many seasons does University Challenge have?

University Challenge has 56 seasons and 2051 episodes.

Is University Challenge renewed or canceled?

University Challenge is currently returning. The next episode airs Aug 17, 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 (S56 E6) airs on Aug 17, 2026.

University Challenge

Name: University Challenge
Genre: Talk
Released: 1962-09-21
Rating: 6.462
Cast: Amol Rajan, Roger Tilling

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NetworkITV1

First AiredSep 21, 1962

Last AiredJul 20, 2026

GenreTalk

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

NEXT EPISODE

S56 E6Bath v City St George’s UniversityAug 17, 20266d

Cast

Amol Rajan

Self - Presenter

Roger Tilling

Self - Narrator

Seasons & Episodes56 seasons · 2051 episodes

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E1Bristol v Imperial

Jul 13, 202629m

The series kicks off with a match between students from Bristol and Imperial.

E2Durham v Manchester

Jul 20, 202628m

In another first-round heat, students from Durham take on defending champions Manchester.

E3University College, Oxford v St John's College, Cambridge

Jul 27, 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 3, 202629m

The Guildhall School of Music and Drama makes its University Challenge debut against Darwin College, Cambridge.

E5Magdalen College, Oxford v Warwick

Aug 10, 202629m

The heats continue, with Magdalen College, Oxford facing Warwick for a place in the second round.

E6Bath v City St George’s UniversityUPCOMING

Aug 17, 202629m

Teams from Bath and City St George’s University play their first game in this year's first competition.

About University Challenge

University Challenge is a talk series on ITV1. The show first aired on Sep 21, 1962 and currently has 56 seasons and 2051 episodes. University Challenge has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Aug 17, 2026. It has a rating of 6.5/10 based on 13 votes. The cast includes Amol Rajan, Roger Tilling.