Series 1
2026 · 6 episodes · 2h 59m in all
Former BBC head of values Ian Fletcher is saving the World Cup.
Episodes
1. Semi-Finals
8 Apr 2026 · 30 min
It’s Ian’s first day as director of integrity, and his first challenge is to decide which cities should host the semi-finals. It’s also Miami Day, which may or may not be a thing.
2. Heat
15 Apr 2026 · 30 min
A new environmental report on global heating causes temperatures to rise in the Oversight Team as they try to find ways to combat not only the report but global heating itself.
3. Ambassador
22 Apr 2026 · 30 min
With the announcement of the new tournament ambassador imminent, the Oversight Team finalise their logistics for the unveiling, but it seems Zurich may have plans of their own.
4. Mattheas Sivori/Wooden Condoms
29 Apr 2026 · 30 min
Sarah’s ‘wooden condoms’ gaffe has gone viral at the same time as rumours about a high-profile footballer demand an immediate response. Can the team rise to both challenges?
5. Balls
6 May 2026 · 29 min
The official unveiling of the new tournament football hits trouble when an online conspiracist makes incendiary claims about the dangers of the ball’s advanced new technology.
6. Opening Ceremony
13 May 2026 · 30 min
A boycott and politics threaten the opening ceremony after a visit from its creative director. Meanwhile, it’s time for Ian to think about life after football.
Twenty Twenty Six Series 1: quick answers
How many episodes are in Twenty Twenty Six Series 1?
Series 1 of Twenty Twenty Six has 6 episodes, about 3 hours in total.
When did Twenty Twenty Six Series 1 come out?
Series 1 premiered on 8 Apr 2026.