Are you going to Demolicious Champion of Champions 2026…?

Every month this year, a Demolicious crowd has picked a favorite. And in December, all of those favorites end up on the same stage for the Demolicious Champion of Champions 2026. But there’s a twist. According to Josh Carter, who runs Demolicious, this is the last Champion of Champions of the monthly run. That’s right. Starting in 2027, Demolicious becomes a yearly event at the Mission Theater. So this is the end of a (recent) era.

After its epic relaunch in 2024, Demolicious has quickly become the stage for early-stage founders to show off their boldest ideas and biggest dreams. Every month at the UpStart Collective, these fearless founders have pitched in front of a packed, supportive crowd—honing their storytelling skills, building buzz, and giving us all a glimpse at the next wave of job-creating, game-changing companies.

Now it all comes down to this: the Championship Showdown!

We’re bringing back all the monthly winners for a high-energy, founder-versus-founder battle. You’ll hear the pitches, cheer them on, and—most importantly—you’ll decide who takes home the belt, the bragging rights, and cold, hard (non-dilutive!) prize money.

The event takes place Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 6:30PM at McMenamins Mission Theater. Tickets are $20 + handling fees. So like $27 total.

For more information or to purchase your ticket, visit Demolicious Champion of Champions 2026.