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The Qualifiers: All It Takes Is One Shot

With 12 chefs still vying for a place in Tournament of Champions VII, the qualifier rounds move forward with two more intense head-to-head matches. To advance, the chefs must wow an impressive judge trio in a blind taste test. But victory won't come easy -- they also have to face the dreaded randomizer and a chef who wants it as much as they do.

The Super 16 Step Up

The first round of Tournament of Champions V is history as Guy Fieri welcomes the victorious Super 16 back into the arena to kick off the second round of competition with four must-see matchups. Four chefs will move one step closer to winning the championship belt and the biggest prize in TOC history, while four chefs will head home to train for next season.

The Bracket Begins

Guy Fieri welcomes the final 16 chefs into the Tournament of Champions arena and reveals the new and returning chefs' seeds and matchups. The first round battles begin, and after three one-on-one sudden death battles, three chefs move on to the quarterfinals and three chefs are sent home. Then Guy, Simon Majumdar and Justin Warner recap the battles and look ahead to the next round.

Beyond the Battle: East Wild Card Play-In

Guy Fieri, Simon Majumdar and Justin Warner meet in the studio to discuss what went down in the East wild card play-in. They examine each battle, breaking down the Randomizer categories, analyzing the judges' comments and serving up hot takes with the Tournament of Champions Hot List. Then they welcome a special chef via video chat to get the lowdown on what happened and reveal all 16 seeds in the final bracket.

The Biggest Culinary Tournament Is Back

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?

The Qualifiers: A Chance to Make the Tournament

Tournament of Champions V is almost here, and there are more amazing chefs than there are spots in the bracket. For the first time ever, Guy Fieri is kicking things off with a 16-chef qualifier series where the competitors will have the chance to earn one of the four remaining eight-seed slots in the TOC main bracket. If a chef wins their match, they’ll have to face one of the four former TOC champs!

If You Can't Take the Heat...

Guy Fieri continues the Tournament of Champions VI first-round battles with four more intense one-on-one sudden death matches. Superstar chef Joe Sasto faces off against seasoned veteran Fabio Viviani, and Top Chef all-star Lee Anne Wong takes on returning chef Chris Scott. Then, Karen Akunowicz goes toe-to-toe with fellow James Beard winner Jonathon Sawyer. In the final battle of the night, four-time finalist Jet Tila takes on qualifier winner Pyet DeSpain.

The Good, the Bad and the Randomizer

It's the final four first-round battles as Guy Fieri welcomes culinary rockstar Chef Michael Voltaggio to face off against Chef Crista Luedtke, while New York newcomer Chef Dale Talde takes on battle-tested TOC all-star Karen Akunowicz. Then, Chef Carlos Anthony tries to continue his recent winning streak as he takes on three-time James Beard nominee Chef Shota Nakajima. In the final first round battle of the tournament, the East B qualifier winner will attempt to take down TOC Champion Chef Tiffani Faison.

The Battle Begins

Tournament of Champions returns with big new names and a wild randomizer twist! This year, 32 chefs will duke it out for the belt and $100k, with 14 fresh faces stepping foot in the TOC arena for the first time -- including two Iron Chefs and three Top Chefs. Host Guy Fieri gets things started as he reveals the seeds and matchups to all 32 chefs before round one begins with four one-on-one sudden death battles. Four chefs will move onto round two, and four will be going home to train for next year.

Season One: Behind the Battles

To get ready for the kickoff of Tournament of Champions Season 2, Guy Fieri takes a look back at what made Season 1 so unforgettable, and he shares a sneak peek at the madness to come. His TOC sideline reporters Justin Warner and Simon Majumdar help him break down Season 1's best matchups, most heartbreaking upsets and wildest surprises. While they reminisce about the madness, Guy reveals the new and returning chefs in Season 2 as well as a new format, new judges and some wild Randomizer moments.

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