Aired: 3/1/2026
Guy Fieri is back with the qualifier rounds. Across eight intense matchups, 16 chefs fight for the final eight positions in the main TOC VII bracket. Each round features two chefs chosen at random, going head-to-head. Victory means a ticket into the tournament while defeat means heading home before TOC VII even begins
Aired: 3/8/2026
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
Aired: 3/15/2026
Eight determined chefs remain at the halfway point of the qualifier rounds. Only those who conquer their intense one-on-one battles will advance to Tournament of Champions VII, but victory means overcoming both the demanding palates of the judges and the unpredictability of the randomizer
Aired: 3/22/2026
The qualifiers reach their finale, and six talented chefs have already earned a spot in the main tournament. The remaining four chefs face off for the final two coveted spots in the Tournament of Champions VII bracket. Only the best will make it through!