Food Network’s ‘Tournament of Champions’ Season 7 Features Four Culinary Icons
Food Network has formally announced the return of its popular culinary competition, “Tournament of Champions,” for its seventh season. Scheduled to premiere on March 1 at 8 p.m., this season promises exciting twists and fierce competition.
Season 7 Details
This new installment features an innovative format. The identities of the top-seeded chefs, considered culinary icons, will remain a mystery until they enter the arena. Competitors will face off in intense head-to-head battles, with 31 matches spread over eight weeks.
Prize and Schedule
- Grand Prize: Tournament of Champions belt and $150,000 cash
- Start Date: March 1 at 8 p.m.
- Finale Date: April 19
- Qualifier Round: February 15 at 8 p.m.
- Bracket Reveal Special: February 22 at 10 p.m. ET
Episodes will air weekly on Food Network, with streaming availability on HBO Max and Discovery+ the day after they air.
Competitors and Judges
This season includes a diverse lineup of talented chefs, with 16 participants competing for eight coveted spots. Notable contestants include:
- Adam Greenberg
- Adam Sobel
- Britt Rescigno
- Bryan Voltaggio
- Carlos Anthony
- Claudette Zepeda
- Dale Talde
- David Viana
- Jet Tila
- Joe Sasto
- Jonathon Sawyer
- Kaleena Bliss
- Karen Akunowicz
- Kevin Lee
- Lee Anne Wong
- Marcel Vigneron
- Nini Nguyen
- Sara Bradley
- Shirley Chung
- Tobias Dorzon
The competition will also include four surprise culinary icons, with judging by acclaimed chefs such as:
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Cat Cora
- Curtis Stone
- David Chang
- Dominique Crenn
- Geoffrey Zakarian
- Hubert Keller
- Judy Joo
- Ken Oringer
- Marcus Samuelsson
- Michelle Bernstein
- Nancy Silverton
- Rocco DiSpirito
- Scott Conant
- Susan Feniger
Production Team
“Tournament of Champions” Season 7 is produced by Knuckle Sandwich and Lando Entertainment for the Food Network. Tiffani Faison and Justin Warner will serve as sideline reporters, while Hunter Fieri will conduct backstage interviews with the winners. Simon Majumdar returns as the judges’ correspondent.
Guy Fieri, the host, mentioned the increasing intensity of the competition, highlighting the presence of seasoned icons as a strategic twist that raises the stakes. Warner Bros. Discovery’s head of food content, Betsy Ayala, also expressed enthusiasm about the extraordinary talent this season, setting the stage for another thrilling culinary showdown.
