The BEST episodes of Tournament of Champions season 7

Every episode of Tournament of Champions season 7, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Tournament of Champions season 7!

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.

Last Updated: 3/20/2026Network: Food NetworkStatus: Continuing
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9.50
2 votes

#1 - Just Win

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/15/2026

Guy Fieri continues the first-round battles as James Beard nominee Dale Talde faces off against House of Knives winner Shirley Chung. Then, Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas winner Bryan Voltaggio takes on returning chef Carlos Anthony, and Tournament of Champions VI runner-up Sara Bradley goes toe-to-toe with qualifier winner Dan Jacobs. In the final battle of the night, the third mystery culinary icon is revealed to take on qualifier winner Viet Pham.

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8.00
5 votes

#2 - Another Icon Is Revealed

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/8/2026

Guy Fieri continues the first-round battles with four more intense sudden death matchups as Last Bite Hotel winner Nini Nguyen takes on pasta maestro Joe Sasto. Then, James Beard semifinalist Kevin Lee battles Chopped champion Adam Greenberg, and three-time Tournament of Champions semifinalist Britt Rescigno goes up against Michelin-starred Giuseppe Tentori. In the final battle of the night, the second mystery culinary icon is revealed to take on qualifier winner Katsuji Tanabe.

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7.91
11 votes

#3 - The Biggest Culinary Tournament Is Back

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/1/2026

The seventh year of the world's ultimate culinary competition kicks off! Host Guy Fieri welcomes 32 world-class chefs going head-to-head in kitchen combat, including returning warriors, fresh new fighters, and four top-seeded, intimidating culinary icons who remain a mystery until they enter the arena. Every spin of the randomizer, every dish, and every blind judging is make or break. Who will win the belt, the coveted Tournament of Champions VII title, and the $150,000?