(CNN) The three top winners in "Jeopardy!" history are set to compete against each other during a prime-time event starting Tuesday night on ABC.

"Jeopardy" alums Ken Jennings, Brad Rutter and James Holzhauer will vie for the title as top champ of the champs on the popular game show.

Alex Trebek will host the special, which will air between Jan. 7-Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.

The three men will compete in a series of matches. The first competitor to win three matches will receive $1 million and the title of "Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time."

The two other contestants will each receive $250,000.

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