How to watch Jeopardy! Masters: Knockouts? Details explored 

Jeopardy! enthusiasts are in for a treat as the third season of Jeopardy! Masters continues with its knockout rounds this May. The elite tournament, hosted by Ken Jennings, features nine of the quiz show's most accomplished contestants battling for the prestigious Trebek Trophy and a substantial $500,000 prize. Wednesday, May 7th brings viewers "Knockouts 3 & 4," where Neilesh Vinjamuri, Isaac Hirsch, and Adriana Harmeyer face off in the third knockout game, with the winners advancing to compete against tournament heavyweights Yogesh Raut and Roger Craig in game four.

This year's expanded competition has transformed the Masters format, increasing from six to nine participants and implementing a progressive elimination structure. According to tournament host Ken Jennings, these elite contestants strike "the perfect balance" of competitive nerves compared to regular and celebrity contestants.

"On a regular 'Jeopardy!' taping day, there's genuine terror," Jennings notes with characteristic humor.

Explaining further:

"It's a stressful thing to go on national TV for the first time, and then in 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' maybe there's not quite enough terror."

Jeopardy! Masters streaming options and tournament structure explored

The championship tournament premiered on April 30, 2025, and continues with weekly Wednesday broadcasts at 9 p.m. ET on ABC through early June. The upcoming knockout rounds on May 7 promise heightened tension as contestants fight to avoid elimination and secure their path forward in the competition.

For those who can't watch live, Hulu offers next-day streaming of each episode. New subscribers can join starting at $9.99 monthly or $99.99 annually to access the full tournament.

Jeopardy! Masters employs a uniquely rigorous format designed to identify the ultimate champion. Each hourlong episode contains two complete games, with players earning points based on their performance. The initial three episodes feature all nine contestants, after which the three lowest-scoring players face elimination.

The competition then advances to quarterfinals beginning with Episode 4 on May 20, followed by semifinals starting May 28. The finals on June 4 will crown a champion who receives not only the cash prize but also directs a $100,000 charitable donation.

Viewers without traditional television access have multiple streaming alternatives. Services including YouTube TV, FuboTV, and Sling TV offer live ABC streams, enabling real-time viewing of the tournament.

"It's the best time of the year for people who groove to the 'Think!' music and love to provide answers in the form of questions," as ABC aptly describes the competition's appeal to dedicated fans.

Looking ahead at the tournament

Last year's champion, Victoria Groce, returns to defend her title against eight formidable challengers. After her previous victory, Groce celebrated with what she called "the single silliest bottle of champagne" and "goodies from the fancy cheese shop" before planning a trip to Portugal.

With knockout rounds underway and quarterfinals approaching, tension builds as these trivia titans compete for quiz show immortality. For viewers who enjoy the unique blend of knowledge, strategy, and pressure that defines Jeopardy!, the Masters tournament represents the pinnacle of the format—showcasing contestants with both encyclopedic knowledge and steely competitive nerves.

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Jeopardy! Masters Season 3 airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.

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