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The Bun Scrambling Final, the finale to the 2026 Bun Carnival, will be held on Sunday night at the Pak Tai Temple Playground football pitch on Cheung Chau.

Following an opening ceremony at 11.30pm, the competition will start at midnight, in accordance with tradition. A total of 12 finalists will compete for awards across the men's and women's divisions.

Trophies will be awarded to the winner, first runner-up and second runner-up in the men's division and the winner in the women's division. The "Full Pockets of Lucky Buns" award will be presented to the participant who gathers the most buns.

Four spectator zones will bet up at the pitch to accommodate around 1,650 people. Admission is expected to start from 10.30pm.

Free tickets will be distributed from 10pm on the night of the event. These can be obtained at Pak She First Lane, next to Cheung Chau Fire Station, and along Ping Chong Road. Members of the public will be given one ticket per person on a first come, first served basis while tickets last.

Special transport arrangements will be made to cater to spectators leaving Cheung Chau after the event.

In the event of inclement weather, the event may be cancelled and will not be rescheduled. In this eventuality, the prizes would be determined based on the selection contest results.