Food Network Unveils Premiere Dates for Halloween Baking Championship and Halloween Wars

Food Network is getting into the spooky spirit this fall with the return of two fan-favorite Halloween competitions—Halloween Baking Championship and Halloween Wars. The network will air back-to-back premieres this September, offering viewers a delightfully eerie lineup of culinary competitions.

Halloween Baking Championship Returns September 15

Kicking off on Monday, September 15 at 9 PM ET/PT, Season 11 of Halloween Baking Championship returns with a two-hour special that sets the tone for the season ahead. Hosted by John Henson and set inside a haunted mansion, the premiere challenges ten bakers to confront their deepest fears in the kitchen, transforming terror into mouth-watering creations. The judging panel includes returning favorites Stephanie Boswell, Carla Hall, and Zac Young, who will determine which baker wins the coveted Halloween Baking Champion title and a $25,000 prize.

This season will offer a new challenge as the bottom three bakers will face a bake off in most episodes.

Halloween Wars Debuts September 21

One week later, on Sunday, September 21 at 9 PM ET/PT, Halloween Wars returns for another season of edible artistry and spine-tingling displays. Hosted by Jonathan Bennett, the competition pits seven teams—each featuring a cake decorator, sugar artist, and pumpkin carver—against one another to create immersive Halloween-themed scenes. Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira will crown the champion team with $25,000 and Halloween glory.

Streaming Access for Fans

Both shows will also be available to stream on HBO Max the day after their television premieres, ensuring subscribers don’t miss any of the spooky fun.

Which show are you looking forward to the most?