Philly’s most outrageous sandwich competition is back!

Hoagie Throwdown, the highly anticipated event from Delicious City Podcast, is where the city's best sandwich chefs go head-to-head for hoagie glory, battling to earn the title of Philadelphia’s Hoagie Champion. You think you know what goes in a roll? Think again.

On Sunday September 27th at Other Half Brewing in Fishtown, the winner of the championship belt will be chosen by YOU. And in the center of it all, pro wrestlers are throwing down in the ring just feet away, fighting for glory. Last year we had a surprise bread beatdown - this year, who knows what could happen!

At Hoagie Throwdown 2026:

  • Sample your way through over 20 hoagies from Philly chefs, delis and restaurants, ranging from classic to creative, and then vote for your favorite - list below, with more vendors to be added

  • Live pro wrestling matches all afternoon

  • Wrestler Meet & Greet + photo ops

  • Exclusive merch

  • Prizes for you to win on site

  • Local brews & drinks (one beer or NA beverage included with admission)

  • Vendor marketplace with local food producers and wrestling memorabilia

It's sandwiches, showmanship, and serious hometown pride, all rolled into one epic event. Last year was wild. Come hungry, bring the crew, and get ready to crown a hoagie hero.

Keep scrolling to buy your tickets and to see the full list of hoagie contenders. We'll keep you updated on participating restaurants and delis on Instagram and DeliciousCityPodcast.com. Subscribe to the podcast and watch on YouTube to get the latest info every Monday!

Want to throw your hoagie in the ring, or partner as a sponsor with this incredible event? Email eli@deliciouscitypodcast.com.

Dave Wez at Hoagie Throwdown. Photo by Jallen Smallwood

🏆WHAT

Delicious City Podcast presents HOAGIE THROWDOWN, a wrestling-themed sandwich festival featuring 20+ hoagie creators, live pro wrestling, and an action-packed afternoon of mayhem, Philly style. Tag us on Instagram and share the poster root for your champion.

🗓WHEN

Sunday, September 27th, 2026, from 12pm to 4pm

📍WHERE

Other Half Brewing, located at 1002 Canal Street in Philadelphia

Marisa at Hoagie Throwdown. Photo by Jallen Smallwood
Chad Durkin at Hoagie Throwdown. Photo by Dave Wez

💥 MATCHES

  • Luigi Primo vs. Griffin McCoy

  • Vita VonStarr vs. Journey Burke 

  • Hot Dog Starkes vs. TBA

  • …and more to be announced!

🎟 JOIN US:
Tickets are available HERE

🎧 WATCH:
Subscribe to the podcast and watch on YouTube for updates and vendor reveals from your hosts Eli Kulp, Marisa Magnatta, and Dave Wez (plus all of the latest on where to eat in and around the city)

Thanks to our tag team partners:

VINCENT GIORDANO CORPORATION DELI PRODUCTS, Hoagie Throwdown sponsor

PRO WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT has some wild matches lined up

BTA, Belt to Ass will be there to bring the heat

OTHER HALF BREWING will host this spectacular event

BREAKDOWN MEDIA, our podcast and media producers

Thank you Liberty Kitchen for letting us take over for some promo shots. Keep an eye on Instagram and YouTube to see the madness

Thanks to Zach Woomer for bringing the logo to life

If you want to be part of the event as a vendor or sponsor, email eli@deliciouscitypodcast.com

Additional Info:

  • All ages welcome (wrestling is family-friendly but rowdy)

  • 21+ must show valid ID in order to consume alcohol

  • Limited street parking available nearby

  • Ride-share or SEPTA strongly encouraged

  • Accessible venue for all attendees

  • Rain date TBA

  • No outside food or drink allowed

  • Sorry, no pets (service animals welcome)

Hoagie Throwdown 2025 Champion:

Chef Reuby
The Undertikka

Runners up:

Farina Di Vita
The Super Villain

Runners up:

Caphe Roasters
The Chili Chokehold