Competitions

The Great American Pizza Challenge

Step into the spotlight at the Great American Pizza Challenge, where top pizzaiolos, creative newcomers, and rising stars go head-to-head in a battle for pizza glory. From traditional thin crusts to dessert pizzas, garlic knots, gluten-free, and even the perfect pepperoni slice, this is your chance to showcase your skills, earn serious bragging rights, and claim your slice of the prize.

Compete in front of a live audience. Be judged by industry legends. And maybe walk away as the next pizza champion.

Day 1 – Oct. 26, 2025

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

America’s Best Dessert Pizza – 60 competitors
America’s Best Traditional Thin Pizza – 75 competitors
Highest Scoring by Style:
- Tavern Style
- Columbus Style
- New Haven Style
- St. Louis Style
- NY Thin
- Flat Bread
America’s Best Gluten-Free – 50 competitors

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Young Pizza Maker of the Year (Non-Traditional) – 15 competitors

Day 2 – Oct 27, 2025

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

America’s Best Pepperoni Slice – 60 competitors
Highest Scoring by Region
- Mid-America
- Northeast
- Southeast
- Northwest
- Southwest
- Canadian
- International
America’s Best Non-Traditional Thin-Crust Pizza – 75 competitors
Highest Scoring by Style:
- Tavern Style
- Newhaven Style
- Columbus Style
- St. Louis Style
- NY Thin
- Flat Bread
America’s Best Breadsticks/Garlic Knots – 75 competitors