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About the show

Tailgating is an American ritual that's as big a spectacle as the football games themselves. Now, the Food Network and the NFL join forces in the ultimate culinary competition that celebrates the love of the game, the grill and the gridiron. Food Network star Sunny Anderson and NFL Legend Vince Wilfork give the play-by-play as two teams of real tailgating masters go head-to-head in the parking lot of an NFL stadium, just hours before the big game. Chefs representing the home and away teams battle over three rounds of mouthwatering competition, hoping to win the coveted "Yum-bardi" trophy and tickets to the game.
Season 1, Episode 5

Green Bay Packers vs. Buffalo Bills

Hosts Sunny Anderson and Vince Wilfork head to Highmark Stadium as the Buffalo Bills take on the Green Bay Packers in a primetime game everyone is excited for. Meanwhile, judges Kelsey Barnard Clark and Ali Khan are ready to taste the tailgating teams' one-of-a-kind food from the cities that put Buffalo wings and Wisconsin cheddar on the map.

Wednesday
Nov 29
4am | 3c
Season 1, Episode 3

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Las Vegas Raiders at the iconic Arrowhead Stadium to continue a bitter rivalry that's been going on since 1960. Hosts Sunny Anderson and Vince Wilfork kick off a historic battle between two teams of top tailgaters with judges Eddie Jackson and Kelsey Barnard Clark on deck to decide whose tasty tailgating deserves tickets to the game.

Saturday
Dec 2
1pm | 12c
Season 1, Episode 1

Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants

The Dallas Cowboys head to MetLife Stadium to take on their league rivals, the New York Giants, on their home turf. Outside in the parking lot, Sunny Anderson and Vince Wilfork invite two teams of rival fans to battle it out and see who will be the Tailgate Takedown Champion! The Cowboys team aims to wow with Tex-Mex flavors while the Giants team serves up New York-style dishes to win over judges Eddie Jackson and Ian Rapoport and score tickets to the best seats at the game!

Saturday
Dec 9
1pm | 12c
Season 1, Episode 6

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Houston Texans

While the Philadelphia Eagles challenge the Houston Texans on the field, Sunny Anderson and Vince Wilfork take it to the parking lot for a grilling grudge match. Team Eagles pits their Philly cheesesteaks and roast pork sandwiches against Team Texans' Cajun-inspired barbecue for the chance to win favor and game day tickets from judges Kelsey Barnard Clark and Ali Khan.

Wednesday
Dec 20
4am | 3c
Season 1, Episode 4

Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots

While the New England Patriots prepare to battle the Chicago Bears on the cold and wet field at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, hosts Sunny Anderson and Vince Wilfork heat up the parking lot with a grilling grudge match. Team Patriots readies their lobster rolls and fried clams, while Team Bears mixes stuffed onion rings with Italian beef sandwiches in hopes of scoring a win from judges Kelsey Barnard Clark and Ian Rapoport.

Thursday
Jan 4
4am | 3c
Season 1, Episode 5

Green Bay Packers vs. Buffalo Bills

Hosts Sunny Anderson and Vince Wilfork head to Highmark Stadium as the Buffalo Bills take on the Green Bay Packers in a primetime game everyone is excited for. Meanwhile, judges Kelsey Barnard Clark and Ali Khan are ready to taste the tailgating teams' one-of-a-kind food from the cities that put Buffalo wings and Wisconsin cheddar on the map.

Thursday
Feb 1
4am | 3c
Season 1, Episode 2

Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos

Sunny Anderson and Vince Wilfork head to the heart of Colorado where the Denver Broncos host the Indianapolis Colts on the gridiron battlefield. The parking lot fills up as Team Broncos and Team Colts put it all on the line to see who can throw the best tailgate. They'll have to impress judges Eddie Jackson and Ali Khan to win the coveted "Yum-bardi" trophy and two tickets to the best seats in the stadium.

Friday
Feb 9
4am | 3c

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