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Baking Championship: Next Gen

Series Overview

Food Network introduces a new addition to the Baking Championship franchise, Baking Championship: Next Gen with hosts and judges, Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown. The pair of culinary experts helm the jam-packed pastry journey that gives a whole new meaning to sibling rivalry when 12 teams of siblings aged 8-14 compete to win $25,000 and become the next generation of Baking Champions. The wholesome and delightful confectionary competition will launch with a supersized two-hour qualifying round to determine who will continue across the eight subsequent episodes to clinch the prize. Once the competition begins, the sibling collaborators will take on tricky challenges like "breakfast dessert imposters," "cream puff friendship bracelets," and "animated cakes."

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Returning SeriesIn ProductionReality
Original Network
Food Network
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 9 Episodes

Air Date Window

2026 – Present

Premiered: Mon, Jan 5, 2026

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Mar 2, 2026

Season 1, Episode 9: “Cakes to Move You”

For the final challenge, hosts and judges Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown save the biggest and most difficult task for last: the sibling teams must create a delicious and visually stunning animated cake. The siblings must draw on every ounce of teamwork to pull off an impressive animated illusion as their cake spins around. The winning team walks away with $25,000 and the title of Next Gen Baking Champions.

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What is Baking Championship: Next Gen about?

Food Network introduces a new addition to the Baking Championship franchise, Baking Championship: Next Gen with hosts and judges, Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown. The pair of culinary experts helm the jam-packed pastry journey that gives a whole new meaning to sibling rivalry when 12 teams of siblings aged 8-14 compete to win $25,000 and become the next generation of Baking Champions. The wholesome and delightful confectionary competition will launch with a supersized two-hour qualifying round to determine who will continue across the eight subsequent episodes to clinch the prize. Once the competition begins, the sibling collaborators will take on tricky challenges like "breakfast dessert imposters," "cream puff friendship bracelets," and "animated cakes."

How many seasons does Baking Championship: Next Gen have?

Baking Championship: Next Gen comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Baking Championship: Next Gen?

Key cast members in Baking Championship: Next Gen include Kardea Brown, Duff Goldman.

Who created or directed Baking Championship: Next Gen?

Baking Championship: Next Gen was developed and directed by Not specified.