The Champions Burger: the finale of Europe’s biggest burger championship in La Défense, Paris

Following its stop at Val d’Europe this summer, The Champions Burger returns to the Paris region to raise the stakes: this time, it’s the European final. The burger championship runs from Thursday, 27 August to Sunday, 20 September 2026 on the Parvis de La Défense, at the foot of the Grande Arche. Access to the site is free, and visitors will be able to sample the competing creations and then vote to crown Europe’s best burger.

After the various stages of the French tour, Paris La Défense hosts the final, with burgers selected as part of the European competition. The event is equally well suited to a daytime gourmet break as to a night out with friends, family, or after work in the La Défense district.

A finale in which the audience has a say in the rankings

The principle of The Champions Burger remains hands-on. After ordering and sampling a burger, visitors can scan the QR code on their ticket to cast their vote. Several criteria come into play: the bun, the meat, the balance of ingredients, the presentation, and originality.

This mechanism puts the audience front and center in the finale: beyond the tasting, everyone can compare the different proposals and help shape the competition's outcome.

Explore the finalist burgers on the official site — click here

Recipes that are bolder and more innovative than ever

At the finale's food trucks, the burger is reimagined in especially creative ways: colorful brioche buns, glazed or topped with mozzarella; premium meats like Black Angus or Japanese wagyu; bacon caramel; aged red cheddar; smoked pulled pork; or peanuts with an Asian twist.

A wealth of discoveries awaits, thanks to a host of creations that showcase the skill and creativity of the chefs at the festival.

The "California Dreaming" vibe in Paris — La Défense

Beyond the tasting, The Champions Burger channels the West Coast vibe and the California lifestyle, right in Paris La Défense, amid neon-lit interiors, diner-inspired decor, and a street-food ethos. For 26 days, the public can also join the contest by rating their picks to name the “Best Burger in Europe 2026.”

For the 2026 final, the championship moves from the Val d’Europe shopping center to the Parvis de La Défense, in Puteaux. The event takes place at the foot of the Grande Arche, in a fully pedestrian space.

The site is easily and directly reachable from the La Défense – Grande Arche hub, notably served by the RER A, Paris Metro Line 1, the Transilien L, and the T2 tram.

Whether you’re discovering The Champions Burger for the first time or already familiar with it from other stops, such as Val d’Europe, this final at Paris La Défense invites you to sample creations from across the culinary spectrum, compare the recipes, and weigh in with your vote in an event that treats the burger as a playground for culinary experimentation.

So don’t miss this new venue in La Défense, which brings the concept to its decisive moment: the 2026 European final, with nearly four weeks of tastings and votes on the Parvis.