About this season
Bobby Flay and his chef friends mentor the country's most-respected barbecue pitmasters in an intense competition. At stake is the title of Master of 'Cue and the opportunity to be featured in a new series on Food Network digital.
Episodes (7)
1. The BBQ Remix
Aired 11 May 2026
Twelve Brawlers serve up their signature flavors in a BBQ bowl as they compete to impress judges Carson Kressley, Adrienne Cheatham, and Rashad Jones to win a huge advantage -- choosing their team captain, Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, or Brooke Williamson
2. BBQ Food Hall
Aired 18 May 2026
The teams create their own food halls, led by captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, and Brooke Williamson. The Brawlers must bring the heat and their heritage to the table to impress the judges
3. 5th Annual BBQ Games
Aired 25 May 2026
The BBQ games are back! Judge Carson Kressley takes a turn as game show host, and team captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, and Brooke Williamson face off for a shot at premium ingredients for the brawl
4. Halftime Shake-Up
Aired 1 June 2026
The Brawlers craft the ultimate halftime BBQ spread, but the game isn't over. The teams face a major shake-up as captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, and Brooke Williamson make tough choices. Three Brawlers are safe, and the rest are on the trading block
5. Vertical 'Cue
Aired 8 June 2026
Captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, and Brooke Williamson lead their teams as they build a multi-component BBQ feast using only vertical fire -- suspended proteins, open flames, and zero safety nets
6. Capital City 'Cue
Aired 15 June 2026
Inspired by the live music scene in Austin, TX, and led by team captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, and Brooke Williamson, the Brawlers must listen closely and hit all the right notes with their BBQ feasts
7. Primal BBQ
Aired 22 June 2026
The grills and smokers are gone, and the Brawlers must go back to basics with raw wood, stone, and salt blocks. Team captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, and Brooke Williamson lead the competitors in their toughest team brawl yet