Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Joe Buck to Host 'ESPN Jeopardy!' on Disney+ and Hulu

The spinoff pushes the quiz franchise into sports on Disney’s platforms with ESPN personalities playing for $500,000 to charity.

Overview

  • Announced Tuesday, the Sony-produced series orders a sports-branded Jeopardy! for Disney+ and Hulu with Joe Buck as host.
  • ESPN on-air talent will compete in a tournament for charities, with questions drawn from across ESPN content and a $500,000 grand prize.
  • Producers will stage the competition on the Alex Trebek Stage in Culver City, continuing the franchise’s signature look and play style.
  • A premiere date is still to be announced, with earlier reporting pointing to a likely summer rollout and possible airings on ABC or ESPN.
  • Executive producer Michael Davies leads the project as part of Jeopardy!’s recent expansion, following Sports Jeopardy! (2014–2016) and Joe Buck’s 2021 guest-host stint.