Who are the 9 contestants competing on Jeopardy! Masters Season 3? Cast list explored

Ken Jennings - Host of Jeopardy Masters Season 3 | Image via Instagram/ @jeopardymasters
Ken Jennings - Host of Jeopardy! Masters Season 3 | Image via Instagram/ @jeopardymasters

The enthusiasm for Jeopardy! Masters Season 3 is at an all-time high as the show officially begins. Nine of the most talented trivia brains to ever grace the Jeopardy! stage will be competing in the high-stakes event, which will debut on May 1, 2025.

Intense head-to-head matches between record-holding superstars and fan favorites will return to the tournament, which will be hosted by Ken Jennings and broadcast weekly on ABC and streamed on Hulu the following day.

This year's cast features Yogesh Raut, a returning finalist, Brad Rutter, a candidate for Greatest of All Time, and Victoria Groce, the winner of Season 2. They are joined by Adriana Harmeyer, Isaac Hirsch, and Neilesh Vinjamuri, the 2025 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions champion.

Matt Amodio, the 2025 Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament champion, Roger Craig, and Juveria Zaheer, the finalists, complete the field.

With the master title up for grabs, this season is jam-packed with formidable thinkers and former winners who are keen to take the title. Every competitor has a distinct legacy to share. From Yogesh Raut's status as a quiz bowl titan to Amy Schneider's 40-game winning streak, fans are anxiously awaiting who will outsmart and out-buzz the others.


Meet the Jeopardy! Masters Season 3 contestants and their achievements

Nine of the quiz show's top winners, each with a distinguished trivia resume, are featured in Jeopardy! Masters Season 3. Brad Rutter, one of the Greatest of All Time competitors, is one of the main contenders.

Yogesh Raut, the finalist from the previous season, and Victoria Groce, the winner of Season 2, will be joining him. Alongside fellow finalists Adriana Harmeyer and Isaac Hirsch, Neilesh Vinjamuri, the 2025 Tournament of Champions winner, is also in the running.

Matt Amodio, the recent winner of the 2025 Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament, and Roger Craig and Juveria Zaheer, the two finalists from that competition, complete the cast. With the coveted Jeopardy! game and a $500,000 grand prize, and a master title on the line, these players are coming back to solidify their authority.

A fascinating season packed with high-stakes trivia and the return of recognizable, formidable faces is promised by the lineup.


What’s at Stake in Jeopardy! Masters Season 3? Format, Prize & Competition Details

With a high-pressure format and a substantial $500,000 grand prize, Jeopardy! Masters Season 3 ups the ante. In 10 hour-long episodes, nine of the most successful winners from the show will compete in a round-robin format. The best players will move on to the final stages, where each wager and point might decide the next ultimate winner.

Along with the championship title and cash, the season also gives re-entering competitors a chance to prove themselves and regain their supremacy. Each encounter offers fast-paced gaming and razor-sharp strategy, especially with cerebral giants like Brad Rutter, Victoria Groce, and Matt Amodio in the mix.

Fans may witness trivia at its highest level thanks to the tournament format, which is hosted by Ken Jennings and combines entertainment with strong brainpower.


Stay tuned to watch the first episode of Jeopardy! Masters Season 3 on ABC on May 1, 2025.

Edited by Abhimanyu Sharma