Monument Grills Named Official Gas Grill of the 2026 World Food Championships

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Food Championships (WFC) is proud to welcome Monument Grills as the Official Gas Grill of the 2026 World Food Championships, bringing the brand's commitment to craftsmanship, performance, and community to the world's largest Food Sport event in Indianapolis.

As part of the partnership, Monument Grills will be a featured partner of the inaugural Burger Battle, taking place Thursday, October 15, in Kitchen Arena at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. The high-energy event will bring WFC competitors and fans together for an interactive celebration of one of America's favorite foods, with Monument Grills offering competitors an elite grilling option as they put their burger creations to the test.

Founded by three friends in Atlanta who grew up grilling together, Monument Grills was built around a passion for bringing people together through great food and outdoor cooking. The company's mission is centered on creating high-performance grills that make every barbecue a celebration of "community and craft," while its products are designed to deliver durability, consistency, and culinary creativity.

"Monument Grills understands something we know very well at WFC; great food has a way of bringing people together, and great results come from respecting the craft," said Mike McCloud, Founder and CEO of the World Food Championships. "Their commitment to community and craftsmanship makes them a natural fit for Food Sport, and the Burger Battle is the perfect place to put that philosophy into action. We're excited to have Monument Grills helping us launch this new event and giving our competitors the tools to turn their burger creations into something special."

The inaugural Burger Battle will provide fans with an up-close look at the creativity and competitive intensity that define Food Sport. Competitors will prepare slider-sized burgers for attendees, who will have the opportunity to sample the creations and participate in the People's Choice voting to crown a winner. With Monument Grills at the center of the action, the event will showcase the performance and precision required to produce great food over live heat.

Beyond the Burger Battle, Monument Grills will be integrated throughout the 2026 World Food Championships as the event's Official Gas Grill, connecting the brand with WFC competitors, culinary professionals, and thousands of Food Sport fans. The partnership will also create opportunities to showcase Monument's products and its commitment to the grilling community throughout the four-day championship.

To celebrate the partnership, Monument Grills is also extending a limited-time offer to the Food Sport community. Through December 31, 2026, consumers can receive 10% off any Monument Grill online purchase by using code WFC10 at checkout. The special offer gives WFC fans an opportunity to bring a piece of the Food Sport experience home and put Monument's grilling performance to work in their own backyard.

"WFC represents the kind of environment where community and craft come together," McCloud added. "Our Champions are people who care deeply about what they create, how they create it, and who they create it for. That is exactly the spirit Monument Grills brings to outdoor cooking."

The 2026 World Food Championships will take place October 15-18 in Indianapolis, bringing hundreds of culinary competitors together across ten categories for a share of the event's $400,000+ prize purse. With the Super Qualifier, ancillary competitions, and Final Rounds all taking place throughout the weekend, WFC 2026 will provide competitors with multiple paths to culinary glory.

To learn more about Monument Grills, visit monumentgrills.com.

Competitors, partners, and fans can stay up to date on the 2026 World Food Championships at worldfoodchampionships.com or by following World Food Championships on Facebook and Instagram (@WorldFoodChampionships), and LinkedIn (@WorldFoodChampionshipsHoldings).

About World Food Championships

The World Food Championships (WFC), recognized by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards as a "Best City Food Festival", is the premier Food Sport competition globally. This multi-day, live culinary event highlights some of the world's best cooks competing for food, fame, and fortune across multiple categories. Each year, thousands of teams vie for a coveted Golden Ticket at official qualifiers to earn their spot at WFC. Since its debut in 2012, the event has attracted participants from nearly 40 countries and every state in the U.S. The 2026 World Food Championships will take place October 15-18 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion, located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center in Indianapolis. For more information, visit WorldFoodChampionships.com.

About Monument Grills

Founded in an Atlanta backyard in 2016 by three friends who grew up grilling together, Monument Grills is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026. Known as the "Gas Grill Expert," the brand is on a mission to make great grilling easy for everyone, designing innovative, high-performance grills that blend durability, ease, and excellence - making every barbecue a celebration of community and craft. Trusted by more than one million grillers and featured by outlets including Forbes, Men's Journal and Food & Wine, Monument pairs premium, lasting materials with modern, approachable features, from quick-start ignition and LED knob controls to Clearview® glass lids, ThermaSear™ technology and app-connected temperature control. Monument Grills. The Everybody Everywhere Grill. To learn more, visit monumentgrills.com.

SOURCE World Food Championships