If you’re gearing up for the season 23 premiere of “Top Chef” on Bravo tonight and want to know exactly how to watch it, you’re in the right place. We are letting you know how to watch the premiere episode of “Top Chef” 2026, which will feature 15 new contestants and will take place in the Carolinas. Get the “Top Chef” season 23 premiere details below.
How to Watch the ‘Top Chef’ Premiere
We finally have the season 23 premiere of “Top Chef” tonight on Bravo. The March 9 premiere will take place at 9/8c on Bravo.
Starting March 16, the show moves to its regular timeslot at 9:30/8:30c, with new episodes available to stream the next day on Peacock. All episodes for this season will run for 75 minutes.
For those “Top Chef” fans eager to watch tonight’s premiere earlier, you can view the premiere episode for free on Peacock, Bravo’s YouTube channel, and video-on-demand. Bravo is trying to get people interested, so release it early to the fans.
More Season 23 Premiere Details
For the “Top Chef” premiere tonight, it will take place at Charlotte Motor Speedway. We will see NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch serve as guest judges for the Quickfire Challenge.
In addition to those guest judges, we will also see some other celebrities, like “Southern Charm” stars Madison LeCroy and Craig Conover, comedian Fortune Feimster, actresses Melissa Benoist, Liza Koshy, and Danielle Brooks.
On the flip side of things, we will also have some big guest judges and featured diners throughout season 23. Those names include Brent Bookwalter, Adam Cooke, Eric Ferguson, Amirah Kassem, Emeril Lagasse, Michael Mina, Carl Sobocinski, Jon Yao, and many more.
What Does the Season 23 Winner Get?
For the cheftestant lucky enough to be named the winner of “Top Chef” season 23, they will receive Graza Olive Oil.
In addition, the winner will earn a feature in Food & Wine Magazine, an appearance at the Food & Wine Classic Festival in Aspen, and headline a dinner at the James Beard House in New York. The winner will also get a chance to present at the James Beard Awards.
“Top Chef” season 23 premieres on Monday, March 9 at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo. The remaining episodes air on Mondays at 9:30 p.m. ET on Bravo. All new episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock. Will you be watching?
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