Tournament of Champions
A culinary competition hosted by Guy Fieri where 16 of the nation's most celebrated chefs face off. During the five-part tournament, the chefs' skills will be pushed to the limit, as they go head-to-head in a single elimination bracket-style competition, where a randomizer machine determines the protein, produce, equipment, cooking style, and time for each of the cook-offs.
- 2020-2026
- 7 seasons
- Food Network
- Game Show, Reality
- TV-G
A culinary competition hosted by Guy Fieri where 16 of the nation's most celebrated chefs face off. During the five-part tournament, the chefs' skills will be pushed to the limit, as they go head-to-head in a single elimination bracket-style competition, where a randomizer machine determines the protein, produce, equipment, cooking style, and time for each of the cook-offs.
Season 7 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 2026
Episode 0
The Bracket Reveal
Sun, Feb 22, 2026
Guy Fieri, Justin Warner and Tiffani Faison reveal the bracket and roster as 32 top chefs prepare to compete in Tournament of Champions, including a preview of four mystery chefs joining this season.
Episode 1
The Biggest Culinary Tournament Is Back
Sun, Mar 1, 2026
Guy Fieri hosts 32 elite chefs in kitchen battles-veterans, newcomers, and four top-seeded culinary legends compete for the Tournament of Champions VII belt and $150,000.
Episode 2
Another Icon Is Revealed
Sun, Mar 8, 2026
Guy Fieri hosts sudden death first-round matchups: Nini Nguyen vs. Joe Sasto, Kevin Lee vs. Adam Greenberg, Britt Rescigno vs. Giuseppe Tentori, and a mystery icon vs. Katsuji Tanabe.
Episode 3
Just Win
Sun, Mar 15, 2026
Guy Fieri hosts, James Beard nominee Dale Talde vs. House of Knives winner Shirley Chung; All-Star Christmas winner Bryan Voltaggio vs. Carlos Anthony; TOC VI runner-up Sara Bradley vs. Dan Jacobs; mystery icon vs. Viet Pham.
Episode 4
The Final Icon Is Revealed
Sun, Mar 22, 2026
Guy Fieri hosts four first-round matchups: Lee Anne Wong vs. Stephanie Izard, Marcel Vigneron vs. David Viana, Kaleena Bliss vs. Adam Sobel, and a mystery culinary icon vs. Kenny Gilbert.
Episode 5
The Super 16 Show Out
Sun, Mar 29, 2026
Guy Fieri welcomes back the winning Super 16 for round two's four matchups. The randomizer challenges chefs to their limits as four advance toward the championship belt, title, and $150,000 prize, while four go home.
Episode 6
Don't Mess with the Randomizer
Sun, Apr 5, 2026
Guy Fieri hosts the second round as the final Super 16 chefs compete for the last four Great 8 spots. Some will go home to prepare for next year, while others advance toward the belt, title, and $150,000.
Episode 7
The Great 8 Are Here
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
Guy Fieri welcomes the Great 8 for the fiercest quarterfinals ever. In four sudden death battles, eight elite chefs face an amped-up randomizer with international categories.
Episode 8
And the Winner Is...
Sun, Apr 19, 2026
A new champion emerges. Guy Fieri hosts four finalists in epic semifinal battles. The last two chefs face off in the ultimate showdown for the Tournament of Champions VII belt, title, and $150,000.