MasterChef
This hit cooking competition series sees award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay and other celebrity chefs put a group of contestants through a series of challenges and elimination rounds, in order to turn one home cook into a culinary master.
Global Gauntlet
Season 16, titled MasterChef: Global Gauntlet, pits 20 home cooks against each other in a World Cup-inspired competition where contestants represent four global regions tied to their heritage: the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
1. Auditions Day 1 (Europe)
7.0Apr 15, 2026 · 42 minEight home cooks kick off the audition rounds inspired by Europe.
2. Auditions Day 2 (Asia-Pacific)
7.0Apr 22, 2026 · 42 minEight home cooks compete to represent their heritage from the Asia-Pacific region.
3. Auditions Day 3: Africa
7.0Apr 29, 2026 · 42 minTonight, the audition rounds continue with eight new home cooks facing off for a chance to represent Africa. The cooks must take risks and bring the flavor in order to earn a place in the competition. Only five cooks will secure an apron
4. Auditions Day 4: Americas
7.0May 6, 2026 · 42 minIt’s the last round of auditions, and home cooks from the Americas vie for a chance to earn a white apron. Tonight’s auditions are packed with big personalities and one-of-a-kind dishes. Only five will walk away with a white apron and the opportunity to represent the Americas.
5. Game Day Gourmet
7.0May 13, 2026 · 41 minTwenty standout home cooks from the audition rounds, five per region, face off in a World Cup-inspired challenge to create elevated versions of classic stadium foods infused with their own cultural flair. With the first immunity pin of the season on the line, protecting both the winning home cook and their region, the kitchen erupts into chaos and panic. One competitor ultimately faces elimination.
6. Eggs Benedict
7.0May 20, 2026 · 42 minThe home cooks enter the kitchen to find mystery boxes at their stations, containing nothing but eggs. Each contestant must let their culture shine by creating a unique take on the iconic Eggs Benedict. There's a second immunity pin on the line, and one team is saddled with a major disadvantage that could cost them everything.
7. Team Pitch to Plate
7.0May 27, 2026 · 42 minIn the season's first team challenge, chefs compete to see who will make the starting lineup, trading in their mystery ingredients for a chance to score big; coach Mauricio Pochettino makes a guest appearance.
8. World Cup Cookoff
7.0Jun 3, 2026 · 42 minThe kitchen is transformed into a backyard barbecue, where the cooks must step up and prove that they can take their country's game time cravings to the next level.
9. Bittersweet Mystery Box
7.0Jul 15, 2026 · 41 minTonight, using their second Mystery Box of the season, the Top Sixteen home cooks create chocolate confections inspired by their heritage. With a double elimination looming, the competition has never been sweeter or more intense.
10. Wheel of Fusion
7.0Jul 22, 2026 · 41 minTonight, the Top 14 home cooks face the Wheel of Fusion challenge. After spinning the wheel, each contestant is assigned a global cuisine that they must blend with the flavors and traditions of their own heritage. Pushed to showcase creativity and adaptability, the cooks must work with unfamiliar ingredients and techniques to create a successful fusion dish. As the judges sample their way around the world, only one team will come out on top and earn an immunity pin.