How to Watch Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas Season 2 on DIRECTV
Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas Season 2 premieres Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET (7 Central) on Food Network, which is channel 231 on DIRECTV. Guy Fieri hosts again as 32 chefs pair up into 16 duos, cooking sweet and savory holiday dishes for a $100,000 prize plus money for charity.
Food Network is in every DIRECTV Signature package, starting with ENTERTAINMENT, so most DIRECTV customers can watch without adding anything. New episodes air Sunday nights, with Episode 2 on November 15.
All-Star Christmas Season 2 at a glance
| Premiere | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time | 8 p.m. ET (7 Central), new episodes Sundays |
| Network | Food Network |
| DIRECTV channel | 231 |
| Lowest DIRECTV package | ENTERTAINMENT (also CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER) |
| Host | Guy Fieri |
| Prize | $100,000 plus charity money |
What channel is Food Network on DIRECTV?
Food Network is channel 231 on DIRECTV. Press 2-3-1 on your remote, or search "Tournament of Champions" in the guide and set a series recording so every bracket round saves to your DVR. Our Food Network on DIRECTV channel guide covers the sister food and home networks, and HGTV is nearby on 229, as our HGTV channel guide explains.
How the holiday tournament works
All-Star Christmas is the seasonal spinoff of Food Network's bracket-style Tournament of Champions. Each team of two makes both a sweet and a savory dish, and the winners advance until one duo takes the title. Food Network says the episodes open with "The Holly Jolly Holiday Tournament Returns" on November 8, followed by "'Tis the Season...for Culinary Battles" on November 15. Hunter Fieri joins, and commentators Tiffani Faison and Justin Warner break down each team's strategy.
Season 2 chef teams
| Chef duos | |
|---|---|
| Jet Tila and Alex Guarnaschelli | Ashley Holt and Britt Rescigno |
| Tobias Dorzon and Kenny Gilbert | Marcel Vigneron and Hung Huynh |
| Kevin Lee and Shota Nakajima | Dale Talde and TJ Obias |
| Mei Lin and Alex Stupak | Sara Bradley and Nini Nguyen |
| Stephanie Izard and Damaris Phillips | Gabe Bertaccini and Zac Young |
| Aaron May and Adam Sobel | Grace Pak and Rocco DiSpirito |
| Curtis Stone and Mitzi Reyes | Brian Malarkey and Carlos Anthony |
| Stephanie Boswell and Aarti Sequeira | Molly Coen and Chayil Johnson |
More holiday competitions on Food Network
All-Star Christmas is part of a packed November on channel 231. Holiday Baking Championship Season 13 starts Monday, November 2, and Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking Season 3 follows on Wednesday, November 4. Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown returns Tuesday, November 17.
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 that service just raised its prices, which our discovery+ price increase guide breaks down.
Frequently asked questions
When does Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas Season 2 premiere?
Season 2 premieres Sunday, November 8, 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.
Who hosts Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas?
Guy Fieri hosts. Hunter Fieri joins, with commentators Tiffani Faison and Justin Warner.
What do the winners of All-Star Christmas get?
The winning duo takes home $100,000 plus money for charity.
How many chefs compete in Season 2?
Thirty-two chefs compete as 16 two-person teams.
Want Food Network and the rest of the holiday lineup on one plan? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
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