TuneIn, the world’s leader in live audio, announced today in collaboration with Sony Pictures Television that fans can stream three “Champions Wildcard Play-In Games” exclusively on TuneIn for free. The winners of the Wildcard Play-In Games will advance to the Season 39 Champions Wildcard competition, in which every contestant who won one or two games last season will compete for a chance to play in the highly anticipated 2024 Tournament of Champions. These will be the first official Jeopardy! episodes to be presented exclusively in an audio format.
The Wildcard Play-In Games feature nine single-day champions from Season 39 who are competing for one of three spots in Champions Wildcard. The Play-In Games will air in two parts, premiering ad-free on TuneIn on the following dates, and will be available On Demand immediately after the episodes live stream:
- Play-In Games 1 & 2: Friday, January 12 at 8 p.m. ET
- Play-In Game 3: Friday, February 2 at 8 p.m. ET
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As has been reported here on The Jeopardy! Fan previously, these three episodes will be hosted by Buzzy Cohen, who also hosted the 2021 Tournament of Champions.
“The Tournament of Champions is the most prestigious Jeopardy! competition in syndication and beloved by fans,” said Sally Umsted, Vice President of Consumer Products and Licensing for Sony Pictures Television. “By partnering with TuneIn, we can let fans experience even more of the action in the lead-up to Champions Wildcard, which will decide which players ultimately complete the Tournament of Champions field. It’s packed full of excitement that we know fans of the show will enjoy while they wait for the next tournament.”
“Jeopardy! has captivated audiences for decades, and our partnership with Sony Pictures Television allows us to provide Jeopardy! fans with direct access to never-before-aired episodes, creating a truly one-of-a-kind experience for fans,” said Rich Stern, CEO of TuneIn. “The fast-paced, interactive gameplay of Jeopardy! thrives in an audio setting, and through TuneIn, we can give fans 24/7 access through their phones, cars and smart home devices to enjoy America’s Favorite Quiz Show anywhere, anytime.”
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The names of the nine players competing in these three games have not yet been released by the show.
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