2024 Master Series Payouts
The total possible prize purse was $16,000!
Overall
Grand Champion – $3,000 +
- A guaranteed entry into any division of the 2025 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest + $250 entry team discount
- An invitation to compete in the 2025 American Royal World Series of BBQ
- An invitation to compete at the 2025 KCBS World Invitational
- A Nevada bung for the 2025 Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue.
Reserve Grand Champion – $1,200
3rd Place – $750
4th Place – $500
5th Place – $250
6th Place – $150
7th Place – $125
8th Place – $100
9th Place – $75
10th Place – $50
Each Category
(Chicken, Ribs, Pork, Brisket)
1st Place – $400*
2nd Place – $300
3rd Place – $250
4th Place – $200
5th Place – $175
6th Place – $150
7th Place – $125
8th Place – $100
9th Place – $75
10th Place – $50
Dessert
1st Place – $250
2nd Place – $150
3rd Place – $100
*The Blues Hog Jackpot Bonus
Blues Hog will award a $500 bonus to the winner in each meat category, if the winning team uses Blues Hog products in their cook. That means you could earn $900 for a first place finish!
Visit Blues Hog to see the full lineup of their sauces, rubs and marinades.
The Memphis in May Jackpot Bonus
Memphis in May will recognize the Grand Champion and extend a guaranteed entry into any division of the 2025 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest May 14-17, 2025.
All fees and expenses associated to compete at the 2025 WCBCC are the responsibility of the Grand Champion and/or Contest. The Contest has the right to secure a sponsor to help offset fees for Grand Champion.
MIM will provide the Contest Grand Champion with a $250 team entry discount on any division of the 2025 WCBCC.
MIM will provide all other teams competing at the Contest with a $100 team entry discount on any division of the 2025 WCBCC. Teams may only utilize one discount offer per year.
Teams may only utilize one discount offer per year.
The Premier BBQ & Fire Lucky 7 Bonus
Teams who place 7th in any meat category or overall will win a gift basket from Premier BBQ & Fire filled with BBQ supplies including Girls Can Grill’s new rubs and cookbook.
The Duraflame Grand Bonus
The Grand Champion will be awarded an extra $1,000 courtesy of Duraflame!
