Season 12 is underway!
Each year, WBGU-PBS in partnership with Bowling Green State University showcases the area's best and brightest high school students in BGSU Brain Game. 2024-2025 marks the 12th season of the popular high school academic team competition show. The show is hosted by Marc Hathaway with judge Karen Hopkins. Questions cover a range of topics from history, literature, art, science and geography. Watch at 8:30 pm Thursdays on-air or livestream at wbgu.org/live
If your high school is interested in taking part in the 2025-26 season, please email wbgufeedback@bgsu.edu
Watch Season 12
June 12 - Pandora-Gilboa versus St. Francis (Championship Match)
June 5 - Pettisville versus St. Francis (Semifinal Match)
May 29 - Central Catholic versus Pettisville (Quarterfinal Match)
May 22 - Ottawa Hills versus Pettisville
May 15 - Ottawa Hills versus Evergreen
May 8 - Pettisville versus Clyde
May 1 - St. Francis versus St. John's Jesuit (Quarterfinal Match)
April 24 - Kenton versus Pandora-Gilboa (Semifinal Match)
April 17 - Kenton versus Olentangy Berlin (Quarterfinal Match)
April 10 - Elmwood versus Pandora-Gilboa (Quarterfinal Match)
April 3 - Riverdale versus Elmwood
March 27 - Riverdale versus Northwood
March 20 - Elmwood versus Gibsonburg
March 13 - Crestview versus St. John's Jesuit
March 6 - Crestview versus Tiffin Columbian
February 27 - BG Christian Academy versus St. John's Jesuit
February 20 - Lima Shawnee versus Pandora-Gilboa
February 13 - Lima Shawnee versus Upper Sandusky
February 6 - Rossford versus Pandora-Gilboa
January 30 - St. Francis versus Toledo Christian
January 23 - Toledo Christian versus Danbury
January 16 - Defiance versus St. Francis
January 9 - North Baltimore versus Kenton
January 2 - Kenton versus Patrick Henry
It's the moment we've all been waiting for... to crown a BGSU Brain Game champion! In this fast-paced final face-off, Pandora-Gilboa competes against St. Francis. Only one team will take home the gold and be our Season 12 champions. Who's it going to be?
By becoming a "Brain Booster" you are not only supporting BGSU Brain Game, but you will also receive branded collectibles and insider access to the making of BGSU Brain Game. Depending on the donation level, you could receive a branded stress brain, a stylish mug, a year-long subscription to The New York Times or Babbel along with PBS Passport and a monthly mailed copy of the WBGU-PBS Preview Guide. Become a Brain Booster today by calling 1-800-410-2727 or join online at wbgu.org/brainboosters.
