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Delaware pizza giant falls in Munch Madness, 8 contestants left
Voting for Elite 8 round of Delaware's Munch Madness pizza tournament begins March 28
Mar. 28, 2026 at 9:03am
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An unexpected Delaware pizza shop, Dom's NY Style Pizzeria in Newport, pulled off a major upset in the Sweet 16 round of the Munch Madness pizza tournament, taking down the heavily favored Nick's Pizza Parlor & Bar. Now only 8 contestants remain in the competition, with the Elite 8 round of voting set to begin on March 28.
Why it matters
The Munch Madness pizza tournament has become a highly anticipated annual event in Delaware, with residents passionately voting for their favorite local pizza shops. The unexpected upset of a pizza giant like Nick's has added even more drama and excitement to this year's competition, as the remaining 8 shops battle it out for the coveted 'Iron-Crusted Throne'.
The details
In the Sweet 16 round, Dom's NY Style Pizzeria in Newport pulled off a surprising 56% to 44% victory over the heavily favored Nick's Pizza Parlor & Bar, which was predicted to win the entire tournament. Other lopsided victories in the Sweet 16 included Cafe Napoli defeating Grotto Pizza, Nicola Pizza defeating Sal's Pizza, and Charlie's Pizza Claymont defeating Amalfi Pizza. The Elite 8 round will feature some intriguing matchups, including Cafe Napoli vs. Tony & Dominick's Pizza, Pizza By Elizabeths vs. DiMeo's Pizza, Dom's NY Style Pizzeria vs. Nicola Pizza, and Charlie's Pizza Claymont vs. Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza.
- Voting for Round 4 (Elite 8) of Munch Madness begins on March 28, 2026.
- Voting for Round 4 ends on April 2, 2026 at 5 p.m.
The players
Dom's NY Style Pizzeria
A pizza shop in Newport, Delaware that pulled off a major upset in the Sweet 16 round by defeating the heavily favored Nick's Pizza Parlor & Bar.
Nick's Pizza Parlor & Bar
A pizza powerhouse in Delaware that was predicted to win the entire Munch Madness tournament, but was shockingly defeated by Dom's NY Style Pizzeria in the Sweet 16 round.
Cafe Napoli
The reigning Munch Madness pizza champion from 2023, Cafe Napoli has continued its dominant run in this year's tournament.
Tony & Dominick's Pizza
A pizza shop in Prices Corner, Delaware that made the Final 4 in the 2023 Munch Madness tournament and is looking to make another deep run this year.
Pizza By Elizabeths
A pizza shop in Greenville, Delaware that is the only other remaining carryover from the 2023 Munch Madness Final 4.
What’s next
Voting in the Elite 8 round of the Munch Madness pizza tournament will run from March 28 to April 2, 2026, with the winner advancing to the Final 4.
The takeaway
The Munch Madness pizza tournament has become a beloved annual tradition in Delaware, with passionate fans voting for their favorite local pizza shops. The unexpected upset of a pizza giant like Nick's has added even more drama and excitement to this year's competition, as the remaining 8 shops battle it out for the coveted 'Iron-Crusted Throne'.
