Memorial Day 2026 Grill and Griddle Deals: Weber, Traeger, Recteq

I just know them: The days leading up to Memorial Day are the best time to buy a grill ( or a mattress, for that matter ). That's when the big grill and griddle makers are eager to show off their new line. It's when they hope to lock you in for the whole grilling season—right before your big Memorial Day barbecue.

And so, the lead-up to Memorial Day is also when grill manufacturers offer some of their best grill deals of the year. Every appliance listed here has been tested by either me or one of my colleagues on the WIRED Reviews team—these are the ones we recommend, and often the ones we've been using and testing for years at a time. Which is to say: These are the best Memorial Day deals on the best grills, smokers, and griddles I know. For more backyard action, check out WIRED's guide to the Best Grills and Smokers , Best Outdoor Griddles and Flat-Top Grills, Best Pizza Ovens , and Best Smokeless Fire Pits . Want to update the grill you already have for better temp control? Here's how to turn your dumb grill into a smart grill. This behemoth from Georgia pellet grill up-and-comer Recteq is a beast. The Flagship 1600 pellet smoker and grill (8/10, WIRED Recommends) offers 1,600 square inches of cook space. Room in your hopper for 40 pounds of pellets. The design is smart, with surprisingly even heat across the cooker—a product of a centrally located fire pot with symmetrical heat spreader and drip catcher that tilts toward the trays on either end. The smart features are also smart: You can monitor and adjust temp from your phone, and see data on up to 30 days of cooks. The app has some glitches here and there, we'll grant.

Key points

• And so, the lead-up to Memorial Day is also when grill manufacturers offer some of their best grill deals of the year.
• Every appliance listed here has been tested by either me or one of my colleagues on the WIRED Reviews team—these are the ones we recommend, and often the ones we've been using and testing for years…
• Which is to say: These are the best Memorial Day deals on the best grills, smokers, and griddles I know.
• For more backyard action, check out WIRED's guide to the Best Grills and Smokers , Best Outdoor Griddles and Flat-Top Grills, Best Pizza Ovens , and Best Smokeless Fire Pits .
• Want to update the grill you already have for better temp control?