🍔 What is The Champions Burger?
The Champions Burger is the largest gourmet burger festival in Europe, a gastronomic phenomenon that has revolutionised burger culture in Spain and now lands for the first time in Marbella.
Since its creation in 2018, it has established itself as the leader in gastronomic entertainment events, with a concept that blends haute cuisine in street food format, spectacle and a festive atmosphere.
In 2025, the festival broke records: 57 cities visited, over 8 million attendees, 300 participating burger joints and a successful international debut in Paris and Porto.
For 2026, the seventh edition kicks off with over 60 stops, three new themed routes and an international expansion that will take the passion for burgers to new destinations in Europe.
🌟 The All Star Edition: The Most Famous Burgers Come Together in Marbella, at The Champions Burger Marbella 2026
What makes this stop in Marbella special is that it is an "All Star" edition. It is not a competition in the usual sense, but a unique showcase bringing together the most iconic, award‑winning and viral burgers from the previous six editions of the The Champions Burger festival.
The All Star route transforms each stop into a major gastronomic exhibition, with a format inspired by the NBA basketball all‑star games.
There is no competition on this tour: it is designed to enjoy a premium experience, tasting the recipes that have made history and set trends in the sector.
📍 Where and When is The Champions Burger Marbella 2026?
The The Champions Burger Marbella 2026 event takes place at Finca La Caridad, in the town of San Pedro de Alcántara (Marbella), from 25 March to 5 April 2026.
🕒 What are the Opening Hours of The Champions Burger Marbella 2026?
Opening hours:
25 March (opening)
Monday to Thursday
Friday to Sunday
Entry is completely free until capacity is reached, although the organisers recommend arriving early to avoid queues.
🏆 The Participating Burger Joints at The Champions Burger Marbella 2026: A Gastronomic Dream Team
More than 14 burger restaurants from all over Spain come together for this All Star edition, many of them winners of national and international awards.
🌟 The Participants at The Champions Burger Marbella 2026:
Nolito's
- Diamante Azul – Winner of all competitions in 2025, with aged smash patty, American short rib, bacon jam, cheddar and blue brioche bun
Godeo
- Royale Gold – Brioche bun covered in edible gold, truffle bacon jam, low‑temperature ribeye and short rib
Jenkin's
- Emmy B – European finalist in 2023, with glazed bun and exclusive 180g patty
Dak Burger
- Interstellar – Best smash burger in Spain in 2024, with Black Angus ribeye and bacon in three formats
Street Food Burger
- Gamberra – The only burger to have won four consecutive editions in 2024
Gottan Grill
- Money Mayweather – Best burger in Spain and Europe in 2024
Moflete by Joe Burger
- Iconic burger of the circuit
Muralla Burgers
VicBros Burger
Tarantín Chiflado
Tokio Jarana
Rico Burger
Also taking part will be The VicBros Burger, Eat Jenkins and Tarantín Chiflado, completing a line‑up that brings together the best in the national scene.
🧀 Beyond the Burgers: Premium Bites Zone
In addition to the star burgers, the venue will feature a premium bites area to complete the gastronomic experience:
Ybarra chips:
Cheeck's n Beer:
- High‑quality fried chicken
By Ciriaco:
- A space dedicated to desserts, with sweet creations that will put the finishing touch to the culinary route
🏀 The Champions Burger is a Spectacle with an NBA Flavour
The staging of The Champions Burger in Marbella 2026 is one of its great attractions. Inspired by the all‑star games of basketball, the venue is transformed into a genuine sports arena, with an impressive visual set‑up, enveloping lighting, access tunnels and a vibrant atmosphere that transports visitors to the atmosphere of major games.
The mayor of Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz, highlighted that the initiative will allow the city to "enjoy the best proposals from past editions, the most viral ones and the recipes that have set trends across the country" in a "unique setting with a spectacular atmosphere reminiscent of NBA games".
🌊 The Champions Burger Marbella 2026
The festival arrives in Marbella as part of the seventh edition of The Champions Burger, which in 2026 has launched three new themed routes:
The Big Game
- Inspired by the NFL, with striking scenography and city‑to‑city competition
California Dreaming
- West Coast American atmosphere, with smash burgers as the stars
All Star
- The route that comes to Marbella: an exhibition of the most iconic and award‑winning burgers, without competition, designed to enjoy a premium experience
This edition also marks the festival’s international expansion, with new stops in France, Portugal and other European countries, consolidating The Champions Burger as the largest gourmet burger event on the continent.
💡 Tips for Enjoying The Champions Burger Marbella 2026
Arrive early
- Entry is free, but capacity is limited. Queues can be long, especially at lunch and dinner times
Eat at off‑peak times
- Avoid peak hours (2:00‑4:00 pm and 9:00‑11:00 pm) to find shorter queues and a more relaxed atmosphere
Share to try more
- With so many options, it’s best to share burgers with friends and sample several different offerings
Don’t judge by appearances alone
- The most colourful and eye‑catching burgers attract longer queues, but they aren’t always the highest rated. Find out which ones are crowd favourites
Try the sides
- Don’t miss the chip area, fried chicken and the desserts from By Ciriaco
Where can I stay during The Champions Burger Marbella 2026?
🏡 THE SUN PLACES: Your Luxury Retreat in Marbella
At THE SUN PLACES, we know that a gastronomic experience like The Champions Burger Marbella 2026 deserves accommodation to match. That is why we offer you our Luxury Apartments in Puerto Banús, the perfect retreat to enjoy this unique event in maximum comfort.
🌟 Why stay with THE SUN PLACES?
- Strategic Location: Our apartments are located in the heart of Puerto Banús and in the best areas of Marbella, just minutes from San Pedro Alcántara and the La Caridad venue.
- Absolute Comfort: Enjoy spacious areas, equipped kitchens, high‑quality beds and private terraces to rest after an unforgettable gastronomic day.
- Specialised Concierge: Our local team will help you with recommendations on the event, the best times to avoid queues and complementary activities in Marbella.
- The Perfect Retreat: After trying Spain’s most famous burgers, return to a space of tranquillity and elegance where you can share the experience.
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