Westwood Christian Won FIU Pig Roast Competition
Over 100 teams competed in the second annual barbecue event held at Miami's Pitbull Stadium.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Food and Drink
Westwood Christian School Warriors took top honors at the second annual pig roast competition at Florida International University. The event took place at Pitbull Stadium alongside a football matchup where FIU defeated the Long Island University Sharks.
Why it matters
The event brought together the local Miami community and university supporters for a large-scale culinary challenge. It provided a festive atmosphere for thousands of attendees during the school's home football game festivities.
The competition featured over 100 teams cooking on campus, marking the second year for the event. The festivities occurred alongside a football game that saw FIU defeat the LIU Sharks with a final score of 20-3.
The players
Florida International University
This public research university is based in West Miami-Dade and hosts academic and athletic events.
Westwood Christian School
The Warriors athletic and student teams from this institution secured first place in the university cookoff.
Long Island University
The Sharks football team from this university competed against the host school in the featured game.
The details
Teams gathered on the campus in West Miami-Dade to prepare pigs for the barbecue cookoff. The tailgate atmosphere was complemented by live entertainment for all guests in attendance at Pitbull Stadium.
Timeline
The second annual pig roast competition took place on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The event follows the pattern set by the inaugural FIU annual pig roast competition to drive campus engagement. This expansion reflects a broader trend of universities integrating large-scale food and drink festivals into their athletic tailgate culture.
Attendees were able to access the cookoff festivities during the FIU football game at Pitbull Stadium. The event format allowed students, local residents, and fans to participate in the tailgate activities surrounding the 20-3 victory.
The takeaway
Large campus events like this pig roast help strengthen community ties between the university and local schools. Visitors looking to attend future cookoffs should monitor the university schedule for registration announcements regarding next year.
Further reading
Learn more about local culinary events in our Food and Drink section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale.
