FOOD NETWORK SETS PREMIERE DATE FOR NEW SEASON OF "HARRY POTTER: WIZARDS OF BAKING"

Hosted By James and Oliver Phelps, Season Three Premieres November 4, and Will Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the First Film

NEW YORK - October 5, 2026 - Ready your wands for a new season of the magical fan-favorite series, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, premiering Wednesday, November 4, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network and HBO Max, and rolling out globally with international premiere dates and times to be announced. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the iconic first film in the series, the new season introduces a tournament twist with four teams of three, each representing one of the four Hogwarts Houses - Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. Comprised of returning competitors, each team will feature cake artists, bakers, and pastry chefs, who have previously proven their talent and passion for Harry Potter, though none has ever lifted the Wizards of Baking Cup in victory. Also new this season, hosts James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) are joined by two new "Ministers of Baking," cake royalty Duff Goldman and celebrated pastry chef Sarah Mountain who will judge the teams' showpieces and determine which House will earn the trophy and a once-in-a-lifetime VIP trip to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter (also known as Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo).

"We're so excited for all Harry Potter and baking show fans across the world to see this season's amazing showpieces," said Oliver Phelps. "The all-star teams will leave our audience spellbound."

Added James Phelps, "We feel like the luckiest hosts because we get to be part of this fun tournament, with some of the world's best bakers and chefs, and celebrate the anniversary of the first film in a series that sparked a global phenomenon."

In the supersized two-hour premiere, hosts James and Oliver Phelps will welcome the newly created teams of three to the tournament, however with extra hands come higher standards, as "Ministers of Baking" Duff Goldman and Sarah Mountain expect showpieces beyond anything seen in previous seasons. The first challenge for the teams is to create confections inspired by "Memorable Firsts" from the first movie, Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone, and present the cakes for judging against the backdrop of the legendary Quidditch Pitch. There's no rest for the weary as James and Oliver then challenge the bakers to create a second showpiece inspired by their favorite spells.

Throughout the seven-episode season, teams will face challenges inspired by themes from the Harry Potter books and films including the Chamber of Secrets, the Dark Arts, the Weasleys, and the ever-present battle between Good vs. Evil. Viewers can also look forward to seeing more famed locations from the Harry Potter films including the Burrow, the Defense Against the Dark Arts Classroom, Ollivander's Wand Shop, Hagrid's Hut, the Chamber of Secrets, the Hogwarts Courtyard, and the Ministry of Magic. A guest judging appearance by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto during the Dark Arts challenge in episode four adds even more pressure to the high-stakes tournament.

The four teams competing this season are: Gryffindor: Andy Ortega (Yonkers, NY), Angel Figueroa (Denver, CO) and Rui Mota (Lisbon, Portugal); Hufflepuff: Elizabeth Rowe (Dallas, TX), Molly Robbins (Birmingham, UK) and Priya Winsor (St. Albert, Alberta, Canada); Ravenclaw: Caitlin Taylor (Bowie, MD), Jujhar Mann (Surrey, BC, Canada) and Kimberly Adams (Milwaukee, WI); and Slytherin: Christopher Teixeira (Chicago, IL), Hemu Basumatary (Katy, TX) and Miko Uy (Astoria, NY).

Harry Potter fans can follow #WizardsOfBaking on social to join the conversation and catch even more magic beyond the episodes, with behind-the-scenes moments, fun games and challenges with hosts James and Oliver Phelps, judges Duff Goldman and Sarah Mountain, and this season's talented baking teams. Plus, fans can watch the Phelps brothers taste their way through some of the incredible creations from each episode and share their own takes on the competition. On FoodNetwork.com, fans can get to know the competitors and special guests, plus see magical bakes and recipes inspired by Harry Potter, and they can also follow @foodnetwork for highlights and culinary delights from the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter (also known as Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo).

Season 3 of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking is produced by Warner Horizon Unscripted Television for Food Network. Warner Horizon Unscripted Television's Dan Sacks and Bridgette Theriault serve as executive producers with Yasmin Shackleton.

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About the Harry Potter franchise

From the moment eleven-year-old Harry Potter met Rubeus Hagrid, Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, his adventures have left an indelible mark on popular culture. Today, over 25 years later, the Harry Potter phenomenon thrives as one of the most successful and best-loved entertainment properties in history.

J.K. Rowling's best-selling Harry Potter novels have been brought to life in an ever-evolving, interconnected universe which is loved by millions of fans worldwide. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films and three epic Fantastic Beasts films bring the spellbinding action to life on screen, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child mesmerises on stage, and state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games allow players to experience the wizarding world like never before. Fans can proudly showcase their passion through innovative consumer products, and thrill at spectacular location-based experiences - including six theme park lands at Universal Studios locations around the world.

This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts offerings includes ground-breaking touring experiences and events, each developed to celebrate special moments and locations that fans cherish, as well as Harry Potter Shops in King's Cross, New York, Chicago, Harajuku and Akasaka. Wizards, Witches and Muggles alike can also discover something new as they explore behind-the-scenes secrets at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter.

With a new HBO Original TV series based on the Harry Potter books on the way, this extended world continues to provide the community with fresh and exciting ways to interact. For its global fans, and for generations to come, it invites everyone in to find the magic for themselves.

For the latest Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts news and features, visit www.harrypotter.com.