Move over, regular “Tournament of Champions” because Guy Fieri is turning up the heat and decking the halls with a brand-new holiday spin-off. “Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas” hits Food Network this November, and it seems like this is going to be the festive showdown we didn’t even know we needed.
What is ‘Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas?’
Fans are already buzzing after Fieri gave a behind-the-scenes peek on Instagram, and honestly, we can’t blame them. He teased a massive lineup of 32 chefs and food tv personalities going head-to-head in teams of two.
This special takes the ToC formula we love and wraps it in tinsel. Each team will tackle a savory and a sweet dish in every round, battling for a legendary “Tournament of Champions” belt, a $100,000 cash prize, and the chance to donate $50,000 to a charity of their choice. Yep, this is high-stakes kitchen competition with a holiday twist. And judging by fan reactions, people are already counting down the days.
Who Is Competing?
The Food Network announcement lists the full lineup of duos ready to bring the festive flavor. This spin-off is stacked with these culinary powerhouses:
- Antonia Lofaso & Alex Guarnaschelli
- Maneet Chauhan & Stephanie Izard
- Mei Lin & Nini Nguyen
- Jet Tila & Ashley Holt
- Lee Anne Wong & Zac Young
- Sara Bradley & Damaris Phillips
- Britt Rescigno & Jonathon Sawyer
- Michael Voltaggio & Bryan Voltaggio
- Marcus Samuelsson & Rachel Sherriffe
- Shirley Chung & Sherry Yard
- Kevin Lee & Dale Talde
- Aarón Sánchez & Amanda Freitag
- Tobias Dorzon & Marcel Vigneron
- Adam Sobel & Christian Petroni
- Aarti Sequeira & Crista Luedtke
- Graham Elliot & Giuseppe Tentori
From veteran fan favorites like Jet Tila to powerhouse duos like the Voltaggio brothers, it seems like every team is set to bring both flavor and flair. And let’s be real; seeing these chefs juggle both sweet and savory dishes in a holiday setting? Yeah, we’re here for it.
The TOC Judges & More
The judging panel is basically a culinary all-star dream team. Michelle Bernstein, Scott Conant, Cat Cora, and Susan Feniger are just a few of the big names checking the plates, alongside Lorena Garcia, Judy Joo, Nancy Silverton, Curtis Stone, Jacques Torres, Christina Tosi, Ming Tsai, and Geoffrey Zakarian, per Food Network.
Meanwhile, Tiffani Faison, Justin Warner, and Hunter Fieri will be roaming the floor, giving viewers an inside look at each team’s strategy and dishes. Basically, every angle of this holiday culinary showdown is covered, and it seems like no festive stone is left unturned.
Food NetworkWhat Fans Are Thinking
Fans are already hyped about this “Tournament of Champions” spin-off. The excitement on Fieri’s post was unreal. One person wrote, “This is AWESOME!! I cannot freakin wait! 🎄🎅🏻🧑🏻🎄” while another added, “Wordddd I cannot wait to watch👏 🙌🔥🔥🔥👏.” There’s a lot of love for Jet Tila too, with a fan saying, “I love JET. THIS IS YOUR TIME BRO……”
And one comment perfectly summed up the vibe: “I can’t wait. Two of my favorite things coming together. Christmas and cooking!!!!!” Yep, the anticipation is real, and it seems like viewers are ready to tune in from the very first bell.
From festive flair to jaw-dropping culinary battles, “Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas” is shaping up to be the ultimate holiday watch. Mark your calendars, because this is one ToC spin-off that’s ready to sleigh. It airs Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 8:00pm ET on Food Network.
Wow, Guy Fieri does it again! He’s the absolute best of the best. Can’t wait to watch this. It’s gonna be awesome! I gotta root for Tobias and Jet along with the Voltaggio brothers!