How to Watch Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown Season 5 on DIRECTV
Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown Season 5 premieres Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET (7 Central) on Food Network, which is channel 231 on DIRECTV. This year the holiday spinoff has a new format, with Team Bobby Flay taking on Team Brooke Williamson.
Food Network is in every DIRECTV Signature package, starting with ENTERTAINMENT, so most DIRECTV customers can watch without adding anything.
Holiday Throwdown Season 5 at a glance
| Premiere | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time | 8 p.m. ET (7 Central) |
| Network | Food Network |
| DIRECTV channel | 231 |
| Lowest DIRECTV package | ENTERTAINMENT (also CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER) |
| Team Bobby | Bobby Flay, Michael Voltaggio and Michael Jenkins |
| Team Brooke | Brooke Williamson, Antonia Lofaso and Ayesha Nurdjaja |
What channel is Food Network on DIRECTV?
Food Network is channel 231 on DIRECTV satellite and DIRECTV via internet. Press 2-3-1 on your remote, or search "Beat Bobby Flay" in the guide. Food Network reruns Beat Bobby Flay often, so choose new episodes only when you set the series recording. Our Food Network on DIRECTV channel guide has more, and HGTV is nearby on 229, as the HGTV channel guide explains.
What's new in Season 5
Earlier seasons pitted Bobby Flay against a string of chefs trying to ruin his holidays. Season 5 turns it into a team battle. Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson host the ultimate holiday party with festive food, outrageous games and a lot of competition. Food Network calls it a girls vs. guys battle: Brooke teams up with chefs Antonia Lofaso and Ayesha Nurdjaja, and Bobby teams up with chefs Michael Voltaggio and Michael Jenkins.
Each week, guests arrive ready to join a team and celebrate. As the cocktails flow, holiday traditions get put to the test, team pride takes over and the party turns into a full culinary showdown.
Season 5 guests
Food Network has announced these guests for the season:
- Gabe Bertaccini
- Maneet Chauhan
- Adrienne Cheatham
- Leah Cohen
- Tiffani Faison
- Viet Pham
- Damaris Phillips
- Marcus Samuelsson
- Jet Tila
- Bryan Voltaggio
- Geoffrey Zakarian
- Claudette Zepeda
More holiday shows on Food Network
Holiday Throwdown closes out a packed November on channel 231. Holiday Baking Championship Season 13 starts Monday, November 2, and Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking Season 3 follows Wednesday, November 4. Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas Season 2 starts Sunday, November 8, and the Sweet Deceit Holiday Edition premieres Monday, November 16, at 9 p.m. ET, the night before Bobby and Brooke's party.
Away from the TV, the DIRECTV app streams Food Network live with your DIRECTV login. Many Food Network shows also land on discovery+ later, and our discovery+ price increase guide covers what that service costs now.
Frequently asked questions
When does Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown Season 5 premiere?
Season 5 premieres Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET (7 Central) on Food Network.
What channel is Food Network on DIRECTV?
Food Network is DIRECTV channel 231.
Which DIRECTV package includes Food Network?
Every Signature package includes Food Network, starting with ENTERTAINMENT, plus CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER.
What's different about Holiday Throwdown Season 5?
It's a team battle: Team Bobby Flay, with Michael Voltaggio and Michael Jenkins, against Team Brooke Williamson, with Antonia Lofaso and Ayesha Nurdjaja.
Who are the guests on Holiday Throwdown Season 5?
Announced guests include Gabe Bertaccini, Maneet Chauhan, Marcus Samuelsson, Jet Tila, Geoffrey Zakarian, Tiffani Faison and Damaris Phillips, among others.
Can I stream Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown?
With DIRECTV, you can watch Food Network live in the DIRECTV app using your DIRECTV login.
Want Food Network on channel 231 by November 17? Check DIRECTV packages at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 21, 2026. Premiere dates, times, teams and guests are set by Food Network and may change. Channel availability, packages and prices vary by address and are subject to change. Beat Bobby Flay, Food Network, discovery+, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.