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ESPN Jeopardy! to Premiere July 31 on Disney+ and Hulu

A charity tournament with a $500,000 grand prize that positions ESPN‑centered trivia as a test of the network’s appeal on Disney‑owned streaming services.

Overview

  • The series will begin streaming Friday, July 31 on Disney+ and Hulu with at least one report also listing availability on the ESPN app.
  • Joe Buck will host the tournament, which is filmed on the Alex Trebek Stage and uses Jeopardy! clues focused on ESPN content.
  • Eighteen contestants made up of ESPN personalities, sports commentators and a few mainstream celebrities will compete in six quarterfinals, three semifinals and a championship match.
  • Contestants will play for charities with a $500,000 grand prize awarded to the overall winner.
  • The show revives a sports‑themed Jeopardy! format following Sports Jeopardy! (2014–2016) and will serve as an early test of whether niche, brand‑specific trivia can attract a streaming audience for ESPN.