How to watch Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas in Australia

Here’s everything you need to know about Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas, the Food Network spin-off where top chefs team up to cook, compete, and celebrate the holiday season.

Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas (2025 TV Series) Synopsis

Guy Fieri is back to deck the culinary halls in Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas — the first ever festive edition of Food Network’s hit competition. Thirty-two chefs form sixteen dynamic duos, going head-to-head in a jolly showdown filled with sugar, spice, and high-stakes holiday flair.

For the first time in the show’s history, Tournament of Champions gets a holly-jolly twist. In this special all-star holiday edition, chefs compete in pairs, creating both savory and sweet dishes inspired by the Randomizer’s seasonal spins. Each duo aims to “sleigh” their competition, with $100,000 in prizes and $50,000 in charity donations on the line. Expect big personalities, fast thinking, and plenty of Christmas spirit under Guy Fieri’s watchful eye.

When Does Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas Premiere?

Season 1 of Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas premieres November 5, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network, with new episodes airing weekly.

Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas Season 1 Episodes

Here are the episodes:

Episode 1 – A Holly Jolly Tournament Kickoff – Premiere date: November 5, 2025
Episode 2 – Win and You’re on the Nice List, Lose and Coal in Your Stocking – Premiere date: November 12, 2025
Episode 3 – Premiere date: November 19, 2025
Episode 4 – Premiere date: November 26, 2025

Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas Cast

Here’s who is competing:

• Maneet Chauhan & Stephanie Izard
• Antonia Lofaso & Alex Guarnaschelli
• Jet Tila & Ashley Holt
• Mei Lin & Nini Nguyen
• Michael Voltaggio & Bryan Voltaggio
• Marcus Samuelsson & Rachel Sherriffe
• Shirley Chung & Sherry Yard
• Sara Bradley & Damaris Phillips
• Aarón Sánchez & Amanda Freitag
• Graham Elliot & Giuseppe Tentori
• Kevin Lee & Dale Talde
• Tobias Dorzon & Marcel Vigneron
• Aarti Sequeira & Crista Luedtke
• Britt Rescigno & Jonathon Sawyer
• Lee Anne Wong & Zac Young
• Adam Sobel & Christian Petroni

Who Is Hosting Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas?

The series is hosted by Guy Fieri, who brings his signature Flavortown energy to the Christmas kitchen. Returning sideline reporters include Tiffani Faison, Justin Warner, and Hunter Fieri.

Is Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas Suitable for All Ages?

Absolutely. The series is rated TV-PG, making it appropriate for family viewing. The friendly competition, creative food, and lighthearted humor make it a perfect show for all generations to enjoy during the holiday season.

FAQs

1. What makes Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas different from regular TOC?
This special season pairs chefs into duos for the first time. Each battle includes both savory and sweet dishes inspired by a festive Randomizer, adding new teamwork dynamics and holiday challenges.

2. Who are the judges for the Christmas edition?
Judges include Michelle Bernstein, Scott Conant, Cat Cora, Susan Feniger, Gale Gand, Lorena Garcia, Nancy Silverton, Curtis Stone, Christina Tosi, Ming Tsai, and Geoffrey Zakarian, among others — each evaluating dishes for creativity, flavor, and presentation.

3. Where was the show filmed?
Filming took place in Santa Rosa, California, inside a specially decorated Flavortown Studio converted into a winter wonderland kitchen arena.

4. What is the grand prize?
The winning duo receives $100,000 in cash and a shared $50,000 donation to a charity of their choice.

Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas Preview

#TournamentOfChampions: AllStar Christmas is going to be EPIC.

Tune in for the premiere tomorrow at 8|7c! pic.twitter.com/MC3smaKOfl

— Food Network (@FoodNetwork) November 4, 2025

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