# German baking show Das große Backen 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-baking-show-das-groe-backen-2026 > Updated: 2026-08-12T08:24:32.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 4. Sat.1 launched the 14th season of the German baking competition “Das große Backen” on 29 July 2026. The eight-episode series airs weekly on Wednesdays at 20:15 CET, concluding with a finale on 16 September 2026. Episodes are released a week early on the Joyn streaming platform. Twelve amateur bakers compete for the title “Deutschlands bester Hobbybäcker 2026”, a gold cupcake, and a €10,000 charity prize. The contestant pool includes specific individuals such as 24-year-old baking influencer Anna from Worms, 24-year-old former professional handball player Kayahan from Salzgitter, 61-year-old paramedic Constanze from Hamburg, and 32-year-old natural-ingredients advocate Bianca from Augsburg. The jury comprises pastry-queen Bettina Schliephake-Burchardt and multiple-time “Patissier des Jahres” Christian Hümbs. Longtime host Enie van de Meiklokjes (born Doreen Grochowski) returns as presenter. A recent note recalled the celebrity edition that ended on 1 April 2026, won by circus artist and Ninja Warrior Germany competitor René Casselly, and listed past champions Amira Aly, Madita van Hülsen and Kai Schumann, underscoring the programme’s continuity and popularity. ## Claims - The 14th season of 'Das große Backen' will start on 29 July 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The season will air weekly on Wednesdays at 20:15 on Sat.1. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The season will consist of eight episodes, with the finale on 16 September 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Twelve hobby bakers will compete for the title of Germany's best hobby baker 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Participants include a baking influencer, a former professional handball player, and an emergency medical technician. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Sat. 1 will broadcast a new season of 'Das große Backen' starting in late July 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The new season of 'Das große Backen' is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 8:15 PM. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Twelve amateur bakers will compete for the title of 'Germany's Best Amateur Baker 2026'. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Episodes will be available on the streaming platform Joyn. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The prize includes a gold cupcake and €10,000 for charity. (single source) - The jury will include Bettina Schliephake‑Burchardt and Christian Hümbs. (single source) - The show will be presented by Enie van de Meiklokjes, whose birth name is Doreen Grochowski. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Sat. 1 announces 2026 season of 'Das große Backen The 14th season of the German baking show 'Das große Backen' premieres on Sat. 1 on July 29, 2026, featuring twelve amateur bakers competing for the national title. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sat-1-announces-2026-season-of-das-groe-backen ### 2026-08-05: Sat.1 launches 2026 season of 'Das große Backen' with new contestants and schedule Sat.1’s 2026 season of 'Das große Backen' starts 29 July, runs weekly Wednesdays at 20:15 for eight episodes, featuring 12 hobby bakers, a €10,000 charity prize, jury Bettina Schliephake‑Burchardt & Christian H 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sat1-launches-2026-season-of-das-groe-backen-with-new-contestants-and-schedule ### 2026-07-29: Sat.1 launches new season of Das große Backen 2026 Sat.1 kicks off the 2026 season of Das große Backen on 29 July, featuring twelve contestants and weekly Joyn streams. The recap notes René Casselly’s win in the celebrity edition. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sat1-launches-new-season-of-das-groe-backen-2026 ### 2026-07-27: Germany's 'Das große Backen' 2026 season launches July 29 on Sat.1 Sat.1's 'Das große Backen' season 14 starts 29 July 2026, featuring twelve amateur bakers—including influencer Anna and ex‑handball player Kayahan—over eight weekly episodes, also streamed on Joyn. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germanys-das-groe-backen-2026-season-launches-july-29-on-sat1 --- Cite as: German baking show Das große Backen 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-baking-show-das-groe-backen-2026