‘Jeopardy!’ Tournament of Champions 2027 – Everything We Know

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When is Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions airing?

Although an exact premiere date has not been announced, a press release stated that the TOC will air in January and February 2027. Check back for an exact premiere date closer to the time.

“We are moving our annual postseason tournaments, the biggest events of the season, to just after the holidays, when audiences are home and ready to tune in,” executive producer Michael Davies, said in the release.

“With an extraordinary field that includes a nearly unprecedented number of super-champions competing at the highest level, we want give our best players the biggest spotlight possible.”

Who is competing in the TOC?

31-game champion Jamie Ding is returning to the Alex Trebek stage to compete. The Celebrity Jeopardy! winner from the previous season, which was Mina Kimes this season, typically competes as well.

A rep confirmed that five super champions, will be among the field, as well as other top champions and tournament winners, including Masters, JIT, Second Change, and more, will all compete. The exact lineup has not been announced except for Ding. See who has qualified here. Most likely, the five super champions would be Ding, Harrison Whitaker (14 games), Caleb Groen (12 games), Adam Remsen (12 games), and Tristan Williams (10 games).

The theme of “Knowledge Wins” will be on display and will make for an especially competitive TOC.

Who will host the tournament?

As always, Ken Jennings will be back as the host of the tournament.

Where can you watch the TOC?

The Tournament of Champions will air on the same channel that regular Jeopardy! episodes air on. Since they are in syndication, it is not the same throughout the country. They will, however, stream on Hulu and Peacock the following day.

Jeopardy!, weekdays, check local listings, stream next day on Hulu and Peacock

Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions, January and February 2027, check local listings