The long-running competition show Jeopardy adds a new tournament theme with the Jeopardy Professors Tournament, which kicks off on Monday, December 6 at 7 p.m. ET. For years, Jeopardy hosted the annual National College Championship, and now it’s the professors’ turn. For 10 days, from December 6 through December 17, instructors from 15 universities across the country will compete for the championship. Mayim Bialik, who alternates hosting duties with Ken Jennings, will host the Professors Championship. Read on to discover how you can watch the rest of Jeopardy without cable.
- When Does Jeopardy Professors Tournament Begin: Monday, December 6 at 7 p.m. ET
- Best Way to Stream Live: Hulu + Live TV (Free Trial), YouTube TV (Free Trial)
How to Watch Jeopardy Professors Tournament
While primarily airing on ABC, Jeopardy does move around to different networks based on region, including Fox and the CW as well. You can use their zipcode tracker to find out how to stream your local broadcast live. However, the easiest way to watch it is through a live TV streaming service, like Hulu + Live TV or YouTube TV. Read on for more.
Watch Jeopardy As it Airs on Hulu
Hulu offers a live TV service that carries ABC and Fox in nearly all US TV markets along with cable TV and broadcast networks. Therefore, you can watch Jeopardy Professors Tournament every weekday as it airs. To see if live ABC is available in your area, you can use this tool: Hulu Live TV Channels by Zipcode.
According to the data we have, live ABC is available everywhere in the US through Hulu except in these markets:
- Alpena, MI
- Glendive, MT
- Helena, MT
- Zanesville, OH
- Victoria, TX
- Casper-Riverton, WY
In these markets, Hulu only offers ABC on-demand. However, be sure to check Hulu’s Website for the latest channels in your area on this page: Hulu Live TV Channels by Zipcode.
Hulu + Live TV is supported on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, iOS, Android, and more. You can read more about Hulu in our review of Hulu. There isn’t a month-to-month contract, so you can sign up to test the service without fear of a long-term commitment. You can sign up for Hulu Live TV using this link: Sign up for a Free-Trial to Hulu + Live TV.
Watch Jeopardy on YouTube TV
YouTube TV is another great option to watch Jeopardy Professors Tournament live. YouTubeTV offers live ABC with its streaming service in nearly ALL markets in the US. The only market where YouTube TV doesn’t offer ABC is in the Rochester-Mason City-Austin market, which covers parts of Minnesota and Iowa. (YouTube TV does offer ABC in Rochester, NY, and Austin, TX.)
Youtube TV supports Android, iOS, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and more. The YouTube TV app has also returned to Roku devices after settling a dispute between the two companies. Be sure to check out our review of YouTube TV for more information. You can sign up for their free trial.
How Much: $64.99 per month.
Watch Jeopardy on fuboTV
FuboTV recently added ABC in the following major markets:
- Chicago, IL
- Fresno-Visalia, CA
- Houston, TX
- Los Angeles, CA
- New York, NY
- Philadelphia, PA
- Raleigh-Durham, NC (Fayetteville)
- San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
You can check out a free trial to FuboTV here. Fubo TV supports the following streaming devices:
- Android smartphones
- Android tablets
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV (4th Generation only)
- Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
- Roku
- Chromecast
For more information on FuboTV features, please see our Fubo TV review.
How Much: FuboTV costs $64.99 per month.
Watch Jeopardy on DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM offers live ABC streaming in many markets. ABC is available through its “Entertainment” package for $69.99 a month, along with a ton of cable TV and other broadcast networks. DIRECTV STREAM offers ABC in over half the markets in the US. They offer a free trial to allow you to make sure ABC is offered in your area. For more information, check out our review of DIRECTV STREAM.
How Much: $69.99 per month through the “Entertainment” package.
Watch Jeopardy Professors Tournament on Roku
To watch Jeopardy on Roku, follow these instructions.
- Subscribe to a Hulu on-demand using this Free Trial. Hulu carries every episode of Jeopardy
- On your Roku Menu, navigate to “Search” and press “OK” on your remote
- Enter “Hulu” in the search bar
- Select the streaming service and press “OK.”
- Select “Add Channel” press “OK” on your remote. If Hulu is already installed, “Go To Channel” will be an option.
- Hulu is now installed on your Roku. Open Hulu, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service.
Watch Jeopardy on Fire TV
To watch Jeopardy on Fire TV, follow these instructions.
- Subscribe to a Hulu on-demand using this Free Trial. Hulu carries every episode of Jeopardy
- On your Fire TV Home screen, click on the search icon in the upper-left corner of the screen.
- Enter “Hulu” in the search bar
- Select the streaming service and press “OK.”
- Select “Download,” and Hulu will install
- Hulu is now installed on your Fire TV. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service.
Watch Jeopardy on Apple TV
To watch Jeopardy on Apple TV, follow these instructions.
- Subscribe to a Hulu on-demand using this Free Trial. Hulu carries every episode of Jeopardy
- Scroll right to the search icon in the upper-left corner of the screen
- Enter “Hulu” in the search bar
- Select Hulu, click the cloud icon, and the app will install
- Hulu is now installed on your Apple TV. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service.
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