The 2026 edition of Jeopardy! Masters is set to premiere, marking the fourth year of the competition that showcases the show’s top-performing champions. Hosted by Ken Jennings, the tournament will feature six elite contestants vying for a half-million dollar prize and considerable prestige within the Jeopardy! community. The event runs from late August through early September, with episodes airing multiple nights per week throughout the three-week competition.
Unlike the standard Jeopardy! format, the Masters tournament expands episodes to a full hour in length. The nine total episodes will air four nights weekly on ABC at 8 p.m., beginning August 25 and concluding September 8. The competition utilizes a point-based scoring system where winners receive three points, runners-up earn one point, and third-place finishers receive none, with the top four advancing to semifinals.
Viewers can watch the tournament live on ABC or access it through multiple streaming platforms. DirecTV, Fubo, and Hulu Plus Live TV all offer live broadcasts, while Hulu will make episodes available the following day for those preferring to watch on their own schedule. The regular Jeopardy! season will resume shortly after the Masters conclusion in mid-September.
Originally reported by Rollingstone →
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