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.
BBQ Brawl (Season 7)
The BBQ Remix (Episode 1)
Air date: 2026-05-11
Runtime: 84 min
Overview: 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
BBQ Food Hall (Episode 2)
Air date: 2026-05-18
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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
5th Annual BBQ Games (Episode 3)
Air date: 2026-05-25
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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
Halftime Shake-Up (Episode 4)
Air date: 2026-06-01
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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
Vertical 'Cue (Episode 5)
Air date: 2026-06-08
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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
Capital City 'Cue (Episode 6)
Air date: 2026-06-15
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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
Primal BBQ (Episode 7)
Air date: 2026-06-22
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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
Stars, Strips, and Smoke (Episode 8)
Air date: 2026-06-29
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: It's America's 250th birthday and, for the first time, the Brawlers compete as individuals to win over a hungry crowd
The Great BBQ Gauntlet (Episode 9)
Air date: 2026-07-06
Runtime: 63 min
Overview: Team captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, and Brooke Williamson lead the final three Brawlers through an epic gauntlet of unknown ingredients to win over their toughest judges yet. The final competitors won't know what's coming next, or when, so they must think on their feet and manage their time wisely if they want to be named Master of 'Cue!
