Skip to content
Capital RegionWing Wars
Guests holding plates of chicken wings at a packed Wing Wars event hall

The Capital Region's Hottest Food Competition

Who will be crownedKing of Wings?

The Capital Region's best restaurants. Thousands of wings. One night. One champion.

Date
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue
Franklin Terrace BallroomTroy, NY

Proceeds benefit the St. Jude the Apostle School Tuition Assistance Program.

Capital Region Wing War 21

The Battle Begins In

--
Days
--
Hours
--
Minutes
--
Seconds
20+
Years of Wing Wars
15–20+
Local Restaurants
30+
Wings to Sample
400
Tickets Available
One
King of Wings

The Experience

Come Hungry.

Taste the Best

Sample wings from some of the Capital Region's best local restaurants.

Cast Your Vote

Help determine who takes home People's Choice.

Watch a Champion Rise

Restaurants battle for Wing Wars bragging rights and the crown.

Support Local Kids

Event proceeds help support tuition assistance for students at St. Jude the Apostle School.

The Field

Meet the Contenders

They've come from across the Capital Region for one reason: the crown.

Rusty Nail Grill and Tavern logo

Rusty Nail Grill and Tavern

Clifton Park

Illusive Restaurant & Bar logo

Illusive Restaurant & Bar

Rensselaer

About Us At Illusive Restaurant & Bar, we strive to create unforgettable gastronomic experiences by fusing innovative flavors with traditional techniques. Our talented chefs use only the finest ingredients for dishes that are as visually stunning as they are delicious.

T

The Babbling Brook

Ralph's Tavern logo

Ralph's Tavern

Albany

About us Ralph's Tavern Established over 75 years ago, new owners, Lee Yattaw & Joseph Wein, have kept the tradition of great Italian-American food and providing daily specials. Still claiming, you don't change something that works. And for decades, Ralph's Italian-American fare works. Stop by and taste what the locals have always known.

Texas Roadhouse logo

Texas Roadhouse

Albany

IF IT DOESN'T SAY TEXAS, IT'S NOT TEXAS ROADHOUSE® Legendary means Hand-Cut Steaks, Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs, Made-From-Scratch Sides, Ice-Cold Beer, and of course, our irresistible Fresh-Baked Bread.

Mazzone Hospitality logo

Mazzone Hospitality

Clifton Park

Hospitality is Our Passion At Mazzone Hospitality, our goal is to serve great food, make people feel special, and create unforgettable memories. Whether we are catering a wedding or social event at one of our venues, a backyard party or corporate event, or you are dining at one of our PRIME Dining locations, you can count on the highest level of service and the finest food in the Capital District.

Brown's Brewing Company logo

Brown's Brewing Company

Troy

At Brown's Brewing Company, we proudly stand as a family-owned brewery boasting two enchanting waterfront locations. Our commitment is to cater to the discerning tastes of craft beer enthusiasts and food connoisseurs alike. Here, the art of brewing meets the mastery of fresh scratch cooking, creating an immersive experience that captures the very essence of our ingenuity, passion, and innovation. Join us on a journey where every sip and bite exemplifies the distinctive identity that defines Brown's Brewing Company. We fervently believe in thinking independently and drinking independently, and we invite you to join us at the source. - Garry & Kelly Brown, fearless leaders, pioneers, owners

Black Bear Inn logo

Black Bear Inn

Watervliet

Carol's Eatery logo

Carol's Eatery

Troy

Carol’s Place has been a family owned and operated business since 1983. The owner, Carol, lived just two short blocks from here when she opened with only her 3 children as her first employees! Today, you can see Three Generations through the windows of Carol’s Place and many extended family members. We as a family work hard to prepare Quality Fresh Selections for your family, using only the finest ingredients! “From our Family to Yours!”

Think your wings can win?

Become a Competitor

The Format

How Wing Wars Works

  1. 01

    The Best Show Up

    Restaurants from across the Capital Region enter their best wings.

  2. 02

    You Come Hungry

    Hundreds of wing fans descend on Franklin Terrace.

  3. 03

    Taste the Field

    Sample wings from competing restaurants.

  4. 04

    Cast Your Vote

    Help choose the People's Choice champion.

  5. 05

    Crown the King

    Judges and fans determine who leaves with Wing Wars bragging rights.

The Tradition

20+ Years of Bringing the Heat

What started as a local wing competition has become a Capital Region tradition. For more than two decades, restaurants, wing fans and local businesses have come together for one unforgettable night of food, competition and community.

Explore the History

History

The Hall of Flame

More than 20 years of wings. More than 20 years of bragging rights.

2025

Blind Taste Test Grand Champion

Brown's Brewing Company

2025

Blind Taste Test First Runner-Up

Mazzone Hospitality

2025

Blind Taste Test Second Runner-Up

The Babbling Brook

2025

People's Choice

Black Bear Inn

Families and students at a St. Jude the Apostle School community table

Great wings.Even better cause.

Wing Wars has always been about more than bragging rights. Event proceeds support the St. Jude the Apostle School Tuition Assistance Program, helping make a St. Jude education accessible to more families.

Sponsors

Powered by Our Community

  • Benetech, Inc.

Plan Your Night

Event Information

Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Franklin Terrace Ballroom
126 Campbell Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
Get Directions
Parking
Details to be confirmed by organizers.
Accessibility
Details to be confirmed by organizers.
Venue Information
Details to be confirmed by organizers.

Ready to bring the heat?