# Basque and Navarre Pintxos Championship

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/basque-and-navarre-pintxos-championship
> Updated: 2026-10-02T17:23:51.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Basque and Navarre Pintxos Championship is scheduled to take place at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre from November 17 to 19. The competition involves 60 chefs participating in qualifying sessions, leading to a semifinal of 15 contestants and a final featuring the top eight chefs.

Host territory Bizkaia is aiming for its second historical title. Currently, Gipuzkoa holds the record with eight titles, followed by Navarra with seven, while Bizkaia and Iparralde have each won once.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Bizkaia hosts Basque and Navarre Pintxos Championship

Sixty chefs are competing in the Basque and Navarre Pintxos Championship at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre, with Bizkaia aiming for its second historical title.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bizkaia-hosts-basque-and-navarre-pintxos-championship

### 2026-09-29: Galicia Tapas and Pintxo Championship to be held in San Pedro de Rocas

The fifth Galicia Tapas and Pintxo Championship will be held on October 19-20 at the San Pedro de Rocas Monastery, featuring 50 chefs competing in live culinary demonstrations.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galicia-tapas-and-pintxo-championship-to-be-held-in-san-pedro-de-rocas

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Cite as: Basque and Navarre Pintxos Championship. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/basque-and-navarre-pintxos-championship