Host Jonathan Bennett with judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller as seen on Halloween Wars season 16. Photo: Food Network
Food Network is celebrating the return of a beloved competition to help you get into the haunt season spirit. Halloween Wars season 16 is here and Jonathan Bennett is back to host the festivities.
This year’s theme is “Back from the Dead,” and it’s more than just a clever spooky season tie-in. In addition to a new group of pumpkin carvers and food artists, several competitors from previous seasons will be making a return in hopes of reclaiming their title.
Read on for everything you need to know about Halloween Wars.
Halloween Wars season 16 premiere date
Halloween Wars season 16 premieres Sunday, September 13, at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network.
Halloween Wars season 16 episode guide
Keep track of all the episodes this season with our handy episode guide. We’ll keep this section updated as new information becomes available.

What is it about?
Here’s the synopsis from Food Network:
“Halloween Wars kicks off its ‘Back from the Dead’ season on Sunday, September 13th, at 9 p.m. ET/PT with a supersized two-hour premiere featuring returning all-star pumpkin carvers, cake artists and sugar masters hoping to defend their titles while others will be on the hunt for redemption. The premiere launches with two rounds of nail-biting competition, beginning with terrifying head-to-head battles that could put even the strongest teams of former champions in jeopardy. As the pressure rises, emotions boil over and the losing teams will face a brutal ‘Do or Die’ round two showdown where one team will be eliminated. This year host Jonathan Bennett will be joined by judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller who will evaluate each team’s spectacular compositions throughout the season and ultimately award $30,000 to the winning team.
“Over on Food Network’s social platforms, host Jonathan Bennett will attempt mini-Halloween challenges and judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller will share tips and tricks for easier home baking. Join the conversation using #HalloweenWars.”
Who is in it?
Jonathan Bennett returns to host Halloween Wars season 16. He’ll be joined by judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller.
How to watch Halloween Wars season 16
Halloween Wars season 16 will air Sundays at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network beginning September 13. New episodes will be available to stream the following day on HBO Max.
Food Network is widely available as part of cable TV packages. If you’ve cut the cord, you can find the channel through several streaming platforms including Sling, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo TV, Philo and YouTube TV. You can also find the complete Food Network lineup on HBO Max.
Watch the Halloween Wars season 16 trailer
There’s no trailer just yet, but as soon as one arrives we’ll serve it up for you right here!
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