Brain Game Returns to Wake County Television This Season

WRAL posted the full schedule for the Brain Game 2025 26 season on November 10, confirming the series will begin airing and taping on November 29, 2025. The station listed opening matchups including Raleigh Charter High School versus Green Hope High School on November 29, C E Jordan High School versus Research Triangle High School on December 6, and Roanoke Rapids Early College versus Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School on December 13. The network said additional matchups are planned through January and provided the complete lineup and broadcast times for viewers.

The show is a local high school quiz program that combines television production with scholastic competition. WRAL noted recordings will take place in front of a live audience at Wake Technical Community College’s Scott Northern Wake Campus, creating an opportunity for families, classmates, and community members to attend tapings. For Wake County residents, that adds an in person cultural and educational event in addition to the television broadcast.

Beyond the immediate entertainment value, the schedule announcement has local implications for schools and the wider community. Participating high schools gain visibility among local viewers, which can bolster student recruitment for magnet and charter programs and highlight academic achievement. Local businesses and organizations that support teams or buy advertising around the broadcasts may see increased attention during the November to January run. The live taping location at Wake Tech also brings visitors to the campus, which can have small but tangible economic benefits for nearby retailers and services on taping days.

For families and students, Brain Game provides a public platform for academic skill building and recognition. The series format encourages teamwork, quick reasoning, and school pride. Community members who attend tapings in Raleigh can watch students compete in real time, while viewers at home can follow the full schedule that WRAL has made available.

WRAL’s release gives viewers the information needed to plan attendance and tune in for specific matchups. With the season spanning late November through January, the show will occupy a block of local programming during the school year and create recurring opportunities for Wake County schools to showcase their students on regional television. Residents interested in attending or watching should consult WRAL’s published lineup and broadcast times for dates and details.