Apply Now for BBC’s Iconic Quiz Show “Mastermind”

If you’re a quiz addict, live in the UK, and secretly dream of sitting in the famous black chair, this is your moment.

BBC Two’s Mastermind is now accepting contestant applications online for the 2026/2027 series.

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Produced by Hat Trick / Hindsight Productions, Mastermind is one of the UK’s most iconic quiz shows, testing:

Hosted by Clive Myrie, the show is known for its high-pressure format, intense focus, and famously unforgiving buzzer.

The show is scouring the UK for a diverse range of contenders who:

If you dominate pub quizzes, hoard random facts, or have a niche area you can talk about for hours, you’re exactly who they want.

Ask yourself:

Many will apply. Only one will be crowned Mastermind champion. Could it be you? 👀

Applications for the 2026/2027 series are now open.

You can apply in two ways:

Don’t wait too long—if you’ve ever dreamed of hearing “Your name, your occupation, your specialist subject?” on national TV, this is your shot.