# Fat Bear Week Bracket Set

> Alaska's 16 brown bears compete in Fat Bear Week tournament for the chonkiest champ.
- Title: Fat Bear Week Bracket Set · OutKick | Shortify
- Summary: Alaska's 16 brown bears compete in Fat Bear Week tournament for the chonkiest champ. Bear 32 (Chunk) defends title against Bear 164 (Bucky) in Fat Bear Week…
- Keywords: fat bear week, alaska, katmai national park, brown bear, chunk, bucky, bear 32, bear 164, bear 151, walker, bear 610, cubs
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick/fat-bear-week-bracket-set-meet-heavyweights-underdogs-defending-champ-tournament
- Author: Amber Harding
- Published: 2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fat bear week, alaska, katmai national park, brown bear, chunk, bucky, bear 32, bear 164, bear 151, walker, bear 610, cubs
## Fat Bear Week Bracket
Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve hosts 16 brown bears competing for the chonkiest champ this year.
## Defending Champ: Chunk
Bear 32 (Chunk) won last year's competition despite a broken jaw in June 2025.
## Heavyweight Showdown
Bear 164 (Bucky) challenges Chunk in a river showdown for the prime salmon fishing spot.
## Rising Star: Walker
Bear 151 (Walker) faces younger bears in a veteran-versus-youngster matchup.
## Cinderella Story
Bear 610 raises first known litter of cubs after surviving a significant healing wound.
## Tournament Schedule
Opening round Sept 22, 23, quarterfinals Sept 24, 25, Final Fat Four Sept 28, championship Sept 29.
## Key takeaway

Bear 32 (Chunk) defends title against Bear 164 (Bucky) in Fat Bear Week tournament.