Each team may consist of up to two (2) members, both of whom must be 21 years or older. Judging will be based on Certified Angus Beef (CAB) burgers, which will be provided by Payless Superfresh & Truckload Store and must be picked up on Friday, August 1, 2025. Teams are responsible for bringing their own grill, grilling supplies (including plating materials for the final product), and the provided CAB burger meat to the competition. Each team must prepare four (4) burgers—one for each of the three judges and one for public sampling.

All burger entries must be cooked onsite at the official Budweiser King of the Grill Contest grounds. While teams may season, marinate, or prepare sauces in advance, this is not required. Entries are limited to the provided meat, but the final recipe, sides, and presentation are open to each team’s creativity. We ask all teams to be respectful of one another—this includes managing noise levels, using appropriate language, and avoiding encroachment on neighboring spaces with equipment or materials.