Food Network: All the Brand-New Shows Premiering in 2026
A new year means new shows are coming to Food Network.
Food Network’s 2026 lineup has already been filled with the returns of several shows. Worst Cooks in America returned for its 30th season, titled Reality Check, on January 4. The season, which wrapped on February 1, marked the first season since former host Anne Burrell died at the age of 55 in June 2025.
Wildcard Kitchen, hosted by Eric Adjepong, premiered its third season on January 6, while Guy Fieri is set to return for Season 7 of Tournament of Champions.
On top of the Tournament of Champions‘ return, Fieri debuted his latest series, Flavortown Food Fight, in March. Ted Allen will also return to the network with the latest iteration of Chopped, titled Chopped Castaways, in May. Scroll down to learn more about the new shows coming to Food Network in 2026.
Baking Championship: Next Gen — January 5
The new baking competition series saw 12 pairs of siblings put their baking skills to the test in hopes of taking home a $25,000 cash prize. Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown served as judges on the show, which wrapped its debut season on March 2.
Flavortown Food Fight — March 4
Just a few days after the Season 7 premiere of Tournament of Champions, Fieri debuted his latest series, Flavortown Food Fight, on March 4. “In each episode, Fieri will welcome three chefs to Flavortown where skills and cooking chops can earn advantages and ultimately a win,” the show’s description reads. “Competitors will choose their own adventure as they compete in authentic food establishments ranging from street food carts to neighborhood spots to fast casual eateries and the finest fine dining restaurants in the world. The chefs must be quick on their feet as their culinary knowledge, technical skills, and overall cooking acumen are tested round after round.”
The description continues, “With restaurant names inspired by Guy’s life, the series will deliver everything fans have ever dreamed Flavortown could be. The winner of each episode has a chance to score up to $20,000 in prize money and will return to defend their title against two new chefs the following week.”
The Ultimate Baking Championship — March 9
Jesse Palmer added another baking competition show to his hosting resume with the new series The Ultimate Baking Championship. The show sees “16 elite pastry chefs push their innovation and execution skills to the limit,” per the description.
Goldman serves as a judge and will be joined each week “by a baking legend to determine who has the skill, the vision, and endurance to rise above the rest and who will leave the competition.” Goldman’s lineup of guest judges includes Bryan Ford, Amaury Guichon, Shinmin Li, Jacques Torres, Sherry Yard, Molly Yeh and Zac Young.
“In the end, only one pastry chef will be named the Ultimate Baking Champion and win the $50,000 grand prize,” the description states.
Chopped Castaways — May 12
Described by Food Network as the “most extreme evolution” of Chopped, the new series Chopped Castaways will follow 12 chefs stranded on a remote island. “Battling the elements across two grueling cooking rounds each week, competitors must build a working kitchen from basic supplies, earn their signature Chopped ingredient baskets through intense physical challenges, and cook entirely over open fire,” the show’s description reads.
Gabe Bertaccini, Maneet Chauhan, and Marcus Samuelsson will judge the eight-episode series, which premieres on Tuesday, May 12, at 9/8c. The show’s winner will take home a $100,000 cash prize.
“Only the most resilient, strategic, and adaptive chef will survive island life and the pressure of the competition,” the description continues.
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