American Royal World Series of Barbecue

10/07/2026

10/05/2026

🏆 Congratulations to the 2026 American Royal World Series of Barbecue® Open Contest champions! 🏆

These teams rose to the top of one of the toughest fields in barbecue. Well earned! 🎉

10/04/2026

🔥 It's Open Contest Day at the American Royal World Series of Barbecue®! 🔥

367 teams from across the country and around the world are fired up and ready to turn in their best. Good luck to every pitmaster competing today. Let's see who brings the heat! 💪

10/04/2026

Make some noise for the champions! 🎉

Congratulations to the winners of the Invitational and Kids Que contests. From seasoned pros to our youngest pitmasters, the future of barbecue is looking (and tasting) bright! 🔥

10/03/2026

The best of the best are back. It's Invitational Contest Day at the American Royal! 👑

Join us in wishing good luck to every team competing in today's Invitational. Only one team can claim the crown. Who's it going to be?

09/29/2026

🔥 Team map update! 🔥
The updated team map for the American Royal World Series of Barbecue is now live on our website. A few changes have been made, so please take a moment to check your spot and make sure your team is ready to roll this weekend. We can't wait to see you soon! 🍖
🔗: https://bit.ly/4AFkiV2

09/29/2026

The countdown is almost over! Safe travels to all of our teams making their way to Kansas City. We can't wait to welcome you to the first World Series of Barbecue at the new American Royal campus. See you tomorrow!

09/28/2026

BBQ Teams, we heard you! 🎉

Because we know our teams are up before the sun, Crown Lot Shuttles will start at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday! 🚍

06/21/2026

Behind every great pitmaster is someone who took the time to teach, encourage, and share their passion.

Happy Father's Day to the dads, grandfathers and mentors who are helping pass the barbecue tradition down to the next generation.