2026 BBQ on the Bow will be a BBQ World Cup Qualifying event

At its core is a $1 million championship—the ultimate stage to crown the next great pitmaster. Surrounding it is a massive live-fire Expo celebrating the culture, creativity, and future of barbecue.

The Competition

Built in a season-long, progressive format—similar to the competition journeys you’ve seen on your favourite TV shows—the BBQ World Cup is designed to discover new talent and elevate great cooks.

Anyone can compete. Qualify through regional events, which includes BBQ on the Bow, advance through rankings, and earn your place on the world’s biggest barbecue stage.

See here for more information: https://bbqworldcup.com/