‘ESPN Jeopardy!’ Renewed for Season 2 With Joe Buck — and a Major Contestant Change

Sports fans and Jeopardy! aficionados have reason to celebrate: ESPN Jeopardy! is officially returning for Season 2, but the competition is going to look very different this time around.

After debuting its first season on July 31, the sports spinoff will return on Disney+, Hulu, and the ESPN App, with Monday Night Football broadcaster Joe Buck back as host.

The biggest change comes with the contestants. While Season 1 featured ESPN on-air talent and celebrities competing for charity, Season 2 will bring everyday sports fans to the Alex Trebek Stage to put their knowledge to the test.

Jeremy Schaap won Season 1 and took home $500,000 for his charity, while Jon Hamm and Kyle Brandt finished as runners-up, each earning $100,000 for their respective charities.

Here is everything we know about ESPN Jeopardy! Season 2.

Has ESPN Jeopardy! been renewed for Season 2?

Yes! ESPN Jeopardy! returns for Season 2 on Disney+, Hulu, and the ESPN App.

Where and when can you watch ESPN Jeopardy!?

The premiere date will be announced at a later time. All episodes will stream on Disney+, Hulu, and the ESPN App.

Who will host ESPN Jeopardy! Season 2?

Monday Night Football‘s Joe Buck will continue hosting the game show. He hosted the syndicated version of Jeopardy! for one week after Alex Trebek‘s death.

Buck joins the lineup of hosts that includes Colin Jost, who hosts PCJ!, and Ken Jennings, who hosts the syndicated version, tournaments, Masters, and Celebrity Jeopardy!.

Who will compete on Season 2 of ESPN Jeopardy!?

Following a successful debut season with ESPN on-air talent and celebrities, the new season of ESPN Jeopardy! will feature everyday sports fans on the Alex Trebek Stage.

“The intention was also to have regular players,” said executive producer Michael Davies. Season 1 featured ESPN talent and celebrities who are sports buffs, but fans complained about the lack of everyday players.

“But I can say that I am hopeful that the next season of ESPN Jeopardy!, which feels very much on the cards, will feature regular players, so stay tuned for an announcement coming around mid-September,” Davies said.

What is the format for ESPN Jeopardy!?

The show has six quarterfinal matches. The winners from those games move on to three semifinal games. Then, those three contestants left compete in the final for $500,000.

How can sports fans apply to get on ESPN Jeopardy!?

Prospective contestants can apply at www.Jeopardy.com/espn.

Is there a trailer?

Not yet.

ESPN Jeopardy!, Season 1, now streaming, Disney+, Hulu, and the ESPN app