The 2026 Watertown Burger Battle kicks off today January, 15th, 2026, with 19 restaurants participating, located in and around Watertown. To help crown the next champion, go and try the burgers, then vote for your favorite at www.wtnburgerbattle.com. The ranking system for each burger is 1 through 5 in the categories of taste, creativity, and appearance.

Each participant has also partnered with a local non-profit, so every burger purchased also gives back to the community. Additionally, pick up a punch card at participating businesses or from the Watertown Chamber of Commerce. Return the completed punch card to the Chamber for a chance to win a prize for yourself, too.

The contest runs through February 28th, 2026, so there is plenty of time to get out there and try some amazing burger creations. Make sure you post your foodie pics on social media and include #wtnburgerbattle.

Here are the participants, the burgers, and the non-profits that they are donating to.