Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking premieres on November 4, 2026, kicking off Season 3 of the magical baking competition. Here’s everything you need to know before tuning in, including when new episodes premiere, where to watch and a preview of what’s ahead.
‘Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking’ Episode 1:
- Episode: Episode 1 (two-hour premiere)
- Season: Season 3
- Episode Title: “Memorable Firsts and Magic”
- Air Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT
- Hosts: James and Oliver Phelps
- Judges: Duff Goldman and Sarah Mountain
- Network: Food Network
- Streaming Service: HBO Max
What is ‘Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking’ About?
Hosted by James and Oliver Phelps, who played Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter films, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking challenges cake artists, bakers and pastry chefs to turn the creatures, spells and scenes of the wizarding world into elaborate edible showpieces. Inspired by the books and films, the competitors must combine creativity, technical skill and a little magic as they compete for the Wizards of Baking Cup.
Season 3 celebrates the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, just ahead of HBO’s new television adaptation, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, premiering Christmas 2026.
The baking competition introduces a new tournament-style format, with 12 returning competitors, none of whom has previously won the Cup, divided into four teams of three. Each team represents one of the four Hogwarts Houses: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. The season runs for seven episodes.
Duff Goldman and Sarah Mountain join the competition as the new “Ministers of Baking,” judging the teams’ creations throughout the tournament. The winning House takes home the Wizards of Baking Cup and a VIP trip to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo.
How to Watch ‘Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking’
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking premieres Wednesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network and HBO Max. New episodes follow on Wednesdays. Previous seasons of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking are also available to stream on HBO Max.
You can watch Food Network and stream HBO Max through DIRECTV, making it easy to follow along all season long. Get started today!
‘Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking’ Episode 1 Preview
Here’s what to expect in the two-hour premiere:
The premiere kicks off the tournament with four teams of three, each representing a different Hogwarts House. With more bakers working together than in previous seasons, expectations are higher than ever, and the Ministers of Baking are looking for creations that surpass anything they’ve seen before.
For their first challenge, the teams must create elaborate confections inspired by “memorable firsts” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, presenting their creations to the judges against the backdrop of the Quidditch Pitch. James and Oliver Phelps then introduce a second challenge, asking the teams to create elaborate edible creations inspired by their favorite spells.
‘Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking’ Season 3 Competitor Tracker
All 12 bakers are returning competitors, and none has won the Wizards of Baking Cup.
| Baker | House | Hometown | Specialty | Status |
| Andy Ortega | Gryffindor | Yonkers, NY | Wedding cakes | Active |
| Angel Figueroa | Gryffindor | Denver, CO | Cake artistry | Active |
| Caitlin Taylor | Ravenclaw | Bowie, MD | Hyperrealistic cakes | Active |
| Christopher Teixeira | Slytherin | Chicago, IL | Pastry arts | Active |
| Elizabeth Rowe | Hufflepuff | Dallas, TX | Cake artistry | Active |
| Hemu Basumatary | Slytherin | Katy, TX | Cake artistry | Active |
| Jujhar Mann | Ravenclaw | Surrey, BC | Hyperrealistic cakes | Active |
| Kimberly Adams | Ravenclaw | Milwaukee, WI | Hyperrealistic cakes | Active |
| Miko Uy | Slytherin | Astoria, NY | Cake artistry | Active |
| Molly Robbins | Hufflepuff | Birmingham, UK | Sculpted cakes | Active |
| Priya Winsor | Hufflepuff | St. Albert, AB | Cake artistry | Active |
| Rui Mota | Gryffindor | Lisbon, Portugal | Molecular gastronomy | Active |
‘Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking’ Episode Schedule
Follow the season with the schedule below:
| Episode | Title | Air Date | Status |
| Episode 1 | “Memorable Firsts and Magic” | November 4, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Episode 2 | “The Chamber Challenge” | November 11, 2026 | Scheduled |
| Episode 3 | “Hagrid’s Challenge” | November 18, 2026 | Scheduled |
The season runs seven episodes, beginning with a two-hour premiere. This schedule will be updated as additional titles and air dates are announced.
Watch ‘Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking’ on DIRECTV
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