2026 Hot Wings Challenge

This Australia Day, enter the Thunderdome of heat.

The Bribie Island Bowls Club presents our annual Hot Wing Challenge — a scorched-earth showdown where only the toughest tastebuds survive. No mercy. No milk. Just wings, sweat, and regret.

With a $1,500 first prize on the line, this is a no-holds-barred battle of endurance, courage, and questionable life choices. Whether you’re coming to witness the carnage or brave enough to take a seat at the Hot Wing table, one thing’s for sure, it’s going to be fast, fiery, and furiously spicy.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Fill out the entry form below and prepare for glory… or glorious defeat.

Terms and conditions apply. Participants must be 18+. See staff for full details.

Australia Day Hot Wings Challenge 2026

If you choose to participate in this challenge and consume these wings, please be aware of the following possible reactions (not limited to):

  • Increased heart rate
  • Increased blood flow to the extremities and around the body
  • Possible blurred vision
  • Possible numbness to the extremities, face, arms and hands
  • Possible pain within the ear canal/eustachian tube
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Mucous membrane reaction resulting in uncontrollable salivation
  • A pain level that you may have never experienced before
  • A feeling of a 'natural high' that may come with the release of pain killing endorphins
  • Experiencing sensations that you may have not experienced before
  • Increased heart rate and adrenaline may increase panic and/or shortness of breath.

Under no circumstances should anyone undertake consumption of these wings if they have known health issues to the heart, blood pressure or breathing difficulties, or if they believe they may be susceptible to such health issues.

Hot Wings Challenge Rules

  • The first contestant to finish all seven wings and endure the five-minute burn time will be declared the winner.
  • Contestants are not permitted to leave the competition area during the challenge. This includes bathroom breaks.
  • You cannot wipe sauce from your mouth or face.
  • Participants are not allowed dipping or drenching in any liquid (e.g water).
  • Contestants are not allowed to use utensils.
  • You cannot drink during the entire duration of the contest.
  • Contestants must keep their food down for the duration of the contest.
  • In the event of a tie, there will be a two chicken wing "eat-off". The person who eats the chicken wings the fastest will be name the winner.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE CONTEST RULES WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. THE JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL AND NOT NEGOTIABLE.

Challenges will also need to read and sign the Hot Wings Challenge Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form before participating.

You must be 18 years of age or older to enter this contest. This application must be completed in order to participate. A fully refundable $20 fee is required to secure an entry. This fee must be paid through our reception via telephone or in person. The $20 deposit will be returned to the contestant on arrival at the venue on the day of competition.