Challenge TV Guide: Listings, Schedule & What’s On Challenge Tonight

Challenge is the game show channel, on Freeview 48 and owned by Sky UK. It is built around quiz formats, and above all The Chase, which runs through the day and night. Channel numbers for Sky, Virgin Media and Freesat are further down the page. Tonight, Saturday 24 October 2026, is a celebrity Chase at 6pm, The Chase at 7pm and 8pm, another celebrity edition at 9pm, The Chase again at 10pm and Bullseye from 11pm. Full breakdown below.

Challenge Schedule: Saturday 24 October 2026 (Full Listings)

Here is the complete Challenge schedule for Saturday 24 October 2026, on Freeview 48.

Overnight

Breakfast

Morning

Afternoon

Early evening

Primetime

Late night

Also on TV tonight at 9pm

• BBC One: Wisdom of the Crowd (from 8.35pm)
• ITV1: The Voice UK (from 8.35pm)
• BBC Two: Amy Winehouse at the BBC (from 8.35pm)
• Channel 4: The Equalizer 2
• Channel 5: Alan Carr: My Best Bits & More (from 8.35pm)
• Film4: Shaun of the Dead
• E4: Celebrity Gogglebox
• ITV2: FYI Daily
• ITV3: Midsomer Murders (from 8pm)
• ITV4: Darts: European Championship (from 6pm)

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What’s on Challenge today

Overnight is a quiz marathon: Bridge of Lies at midnight, then The Chase at 1am, a Celebrity Chase at 2am and another Chase at 3am. Four episodes of Bullseye run from 4am to 6am, and teleshopping holds 6am to 7am.

The Chase returns at 7am and 8am, followed by Tenable at 9am, Celebrity Antiques Road Trip at 10am and All Star Family Fortunes at 11:15am. The afternoon brings Cash Trapped at noon, Tenable at 1pm, Bridge of Lies at 2pm, The Chase at 3pm, Beat the Chasers at 4pm and a celebrity Chase at 5pm.

Challenge tonight — primetime and the evening schedule

Here’s the Challenge primetime line-up for tonight, Saturday 24 October 2026.

The Chase Celebrity — Challenge, 6pm

The early evening opens with a celebrity edition, series 6 episode 8. Matt Allwright, Stacey Solomon, Louise Minchin and Keith Allen play as a team against the Chaser for a charity pot, with Bradley Walsh presenting.

The Chase — Challenge, 7pm and 8pm

Two regular episodes follow, series 13 episodes 11 and 12, each with four ordinary contestants trying to build a jackpot and then hold off one of the Chasers. It is the same format as the celebrity version without the charity angle, and the two shows run straight into each other.

The Chase Celebrity — Challenge, 9pm

Another celebrity edition, series 9 episode 6. This time the team is the TV presenters Donna Air, Amanda Lamb, Sarah Greene and Dan Snow, again playing for charity.

The Chase — Challenge, 10pm

A regular episode from series 9, episode 171, so an older run than the 7pm and 8pm shows. It is a repeat, and a quiet one.

Bullseye — Challenge, 11pm and 11:30pm

The night finishes with two half-hours of Bullseye, series 3 episodes 2 and 3. It is the classic darts-and-general-knowledge quiz, a good wind-down after five hours of the Chasers.

What kind of shows are on Challenge

The Chase family

The Chase, hosted by Bradley Walsh, is the anchor: contestants answer general knowledge questions and try to stay ahead of a professional quiz player. The celebrity editions and Celebrity Chase specials sit alongside it, so a single day can hold more than ten episodes.

Classic and cash quiz shows

Bullseye, a darts and general knowledge quiz, fills the early hours and the late evening. Bridge of Lies, Cash Trapped, Family Fortunes, Tenable and Beat the Chasers also turn up, mostly in single-episode slots through the day.

A few non-quiz fillers

The daytime also carries some antiques programming, such as Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, and teleshopping in the early morning.

How to watch

Channel numbers

Here is where to find Challenge across the main UK television platforms:

Numbers can vary slightly, so check your on-screen guide if they do not match. For the full line-up, see the Freeview channel guide and the Freesat TV guide.

Streaming online

Sky customers can watch Challenge live on Sky Go. For other ways to follow free channels on a phone or smart TV, see how to watch Freeview channels online.

More entertainment channels

Challenge has been around since the 1990s, and it sits in the busy entertainment corner of the Freeview line-up. If you like panel shows, Dave is a good next stop.

Frequently asked questions

What’s on Challenge tonight?

The Chase Celebrity is on at 6pm and 9pm, with The Chase at 7pm, 8pm and 10pm. Bullseye closes the night at 11pm and 11:30pm. See the schedule table above for daytime listings.

What channel is Challenge on Freeview?

Channel 48, free to watch. It is also on Freesat 142, and included with Sky and Virgin Media TV packages.

Why is The Chase on Challenge so often?

It is cheap to repeat and easy to join midway. On 24 October there are 13 episodes of The Chase and its celebrity versions.

Who owns Challenge?

Sky UK, which is part of Comcast.

Can I watch Challenge online?

Sky customers can watch it live on Sky Go.

Verdict

Nothing here is billed as new. Tonight is a classic Challenge evening: two celebrity Chase editions around three regular episodes, then Bullseye to finish.

Earlier in the day the channel mixes in Tenable, Cash Trapped, Bridge of Lies and a little antiques programming.

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