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MasterChef 2026 (season 16): U.S. release date, episode schedule and where to watch

Season 16 of MasterChef aired from April 15, 2026 to September 16, 2026 on FOX (18 episodes).

Season complete FOX Verified October 3, 2026

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Quick answer

MasterChef season 16 ran from April 15, 2026 to September 16, 2026 on FOX (18 episodes).

U.S. premiere: April 15, 2026
Where: FOX
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 18
Finale: September 16, 2026

Season 16 episode schedule (U.S.)

MasterChef season 16 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Auditions Day 1 (Europe)	Wed, Apr 15, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Auditions Day 2 (Asia-Pacific)	Wed, Apr 22, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Auditions Day 3 (Africa)	Wed, Apr 29, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Auditions Day 4 (The Americas)	Wed, May 6, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Game Day Gourmet	Wed, May 13, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Eggs Benedict	Wed, May 20, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Team Pitch to Plate	Wed, May 27, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	World Cup Cookoff	Wed, Jun 3, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Bitter Sweet Mystery Box	Wed, Jul 15, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	Wheel of Fusion	Wed, Jul 22, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	Royal Wedding	Wed, Jul 29, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	Global Feed	Wed, Aug 5, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	Tag Team	Wed, Aug 12, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
14	The Wall	Wed, Aug 19, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
15	Restaurant Takeover	Wed, Aug 26, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
16	Keeping Up With Gordon and Tiffany	Wed, Sep 2, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
17	Finale Part 1	Wed, Sep 9, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
18	Finale Part 2	Wed, Sep 16, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

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Where to watch season 16

Where to watch MasterChef season 16 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
FOX	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	April 15, 2026 – September 16, 2026	Original U.S. run on FOX. [1]

Common questions

How many seasons of MasterChef are there?

MasterChef has 16 seasons and 318 episodes listed, with the first airing on July 27, 2010.

Is MasterChef still on?

MasterChef is still running; its most recent episode aired on September 16, 2026.

Where can I watch MasterChef?

MasterChef originally aired on FOX in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check FOX's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.

When was the first episode of MasterChef season 16?

Season 16 episode 1 premiered on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 on FOX.

About MasterChef

MasterChef is a food and reality series that aired on FOX, running since 2010 with 16 seasons and 318 episodes. MasterChef is still running; its most recent episode aired on September 16, 2026.

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