Kingsford®
Match Light® Charcoal
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Kingsford® Match Light® Charcoal lights every time—guaranteed.* Because the briquets are infused with just the right amount of lighter fluid, they light instantly*, and stay lit with no lighter fluid needed. They light with just a match and are ready to cook on in 10 minutes — making them perfect for tailgates and other on-the-go events. And our Match Light® Charcoal is made with North American wood and the same quality ingredients as Kingsford® Original to deliver an authentic wood-fired BBQ flavor — instantly. Available in a variety of sizes, from 4-lb. to 2x16-lb. bags.
For best results, always close the bag tightly after use. Kingsford® Match Light® Charcoal should last 1–2 years in unopened bags stored in a cool, dry place. For best lighting results, partially used bags should be rolled tightly down to the level of the briquets in the bag and securely closed. Additionally, storing open or unopened bags in a cool, dry place will help maintain performance.
* When used as directed
The Kingsford Difference
Match Light
Grilling just got easier with Kingsford® Match Light® charcoal! Made for BBQ fans who want to grill anytime, anywhere, it ignites instantly* and heats flawlessly, so you can spend less time prepping and more time doing your thing. No lighter fluid needed — just pure grilling goodness that’s ready whenever you are.
Want to see Match Light in action? Watch our video.
* When used as directed.
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HOW TO ARRANGE CHARCOAL BEFORE GRILLING
Discover the best ways to grill and smoke using Kingsford® Charcoal Briquets. We’ll show you how much charcoal you should be using to achieve the right grilling temperature, and techniques to use for different types of food. It’s easy — just follow along.
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Rated 2 out of
5
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nelly75 from
Nope
I have purchased this three different times and all three times it did not work as advertised..! It never starts with just a match, and you need just as much lighter fluid as you do with every other charcoal
Date published: 2024-10-04
Rated 4 out of
5
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debbied91 from
Fast starting
Kingsford brand has been around for a very long time. The charcoal I has less scent strength and has fast lighting speed. Less ash residue and the flavor intensity is great char flavor. Very fast lighting no lighter fluid to start the coals.
Date published: 2024-08-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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dianem176 from
Lightning Speed Great Taste
Lightning Speed To Get Started Faster Great Flavor Intensity And Smoke production Super Fast Burn Time The Food Is Excellent Every Time And Good Ash Residue
Date published: 2024-08-23
Rated 2 out of
5
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flamurt1 from
Easy to light but no life span
They were easy to light which was good but they burn out to quickly. And when you light them you can smell the gas off them for awhile. I had to wait for the smell to burn away.
Date published: 2024-08-16
Rated 4 out of
5
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tramn56 from
useful and scent strength
Kingsford Match Light is a great option for those who prioritize convenience and speed when it comes to grilling. It’s particularly useful for casual grillers or for situations where time is of the essence. However, serious grillers who are concerned about flavor and environmental impact might prefer to use traditional charcoal and a chimney starter instead.
Date published: 2024-08-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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angelad408 from
Great product Easy to use
This works wonderfully. It is so easy to light with just a match. All of the bricks light for great heat distribution. Packaging is very sturdy and heavy. It intensifies the flavor of the food. And very low ash residue. We love this product when we grill.
Date published: 2024-08-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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haleyb163 from
So easy to light
You cannot beat kingsford match light. I have tried generic store brand and it just doesn’t work. The ease of lighting this is this unmatched and so easy.
Date published: 2024-08-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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samanthar672 from
Best charcoal for your summer BBQ!
Kingsford Match Light Charcoal is the best! No more having to buy charcoal lighter. And the flavor of your grilled meat is much more intense. This lights right away and your fire is ready to grill on in no time. You also get a more evenly distributed heat because each briquette is coated. You won’t regret buying this!
Date published: 2024-08-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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radiahthediva from
Smoke
One of my favorite charcoal brands to use! Light quickly without any lighter fluid. Distributes heat evenly and quickly. It’s packaged in a bag that can burn with it!
Date published: 2024-07-24
Rated 1 out of
5
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Guy B from
Toxic briquettes
Bought a new bag because I did not want to be short for a birthday barbeque. These briquettes are toxic, smell horrible and a pain to light. Once they do light the toxic smoke off of them is horrible
Date published: 2024-07-07
Rated 1 out of
5
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Rick412 from
Zero results
15 long mayched - two bags - zero results - need to buy lighter fluid - big scam
Date published: 2024-06-29
Rated 4 out of
5
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xadsx11 from
Consistent and Convenient for those people who love that good BBQ taste!!
This is my go to charcoal when I want to grill out at the house, camping, local lake, or even tailgating! It’s fast, easy to use, and burns down to a cooking temp and consistently stays that temp long enough to cook on for hours.. I prefer a charcoal grill over gas any-day due to the flavor it puts into the meat. & Match light has never gave me an issue trying to get burning like some regular charcoal that requires charcoal fluid to get burning.. I think it also burns cleaner and leaves less of a clean of mess of ashes.
I have noticed tho that the price has increased significantly but I suppose that’s understandable considering the rise of price of everything.
Date published: 2024-06-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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jans22 from
Easy to light
Kingsford match light is the easiest lighting charcoal. I have tried. It is my go to charcoal for when we use our Weber grill it quickly, the charcoal is ready in 10 minutes and my best reason for liking his charcoal is it does not leave a funny taste on my food. You do not need much charcoal to grill a couple of burgers and hotdogs or a steak, so the bag glass for a few uses.
Date published: 2024-06-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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tennesseegirlnumber1 from
Great
I use this brand all summer long when I grill out. It's fast and easy to light. It's safe to use to grill your steak and hamburgers and hotdogs with.
Date published: 2024-06-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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sigic_7355 from
Get yours
This charcoal is veryy nice and it lights so easily with just a match light or a piece of lighted paper thrown in it. The burn time is quick as it should to have a faster flame. I like how the ash becomes perfectly ready to be used to bbq and the good thing is that it does not have a bad smell.
Date published: 2024-06-06
Rated 1 out of
5
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Jakmehhoff from
Trash
Match light is trash, thanks for saying no lighter fluid. Bought this product had a party of 60 people and match light doesn’t work. Unreal
Date published: 2024-05-17
Rated 1 out of
5
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Melissa H from
Disappointed
I am
So
Disappointed in this product. I’ve used this for years and within the past 6 months EVERY bag of match light I have bought from multiple stores will NOT light. It seems as if the product is not coated like it used to be.
Date published: 2024-05-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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christya48 from
Taste the meat and not the heat
The best charcoal for my grilling adventures. It is pre soaked, so you don't have to buy lighter fluid. It burns more evenly than competitor brands, and food cooks faster. I've also noticed that my food tastes like food and not lighter fluid. I've bought other brands of pre soaked charcoa,l and the food has been ruined because the charcoal made it taste terrible. Match light does cost more but you get what you pay for.
Date published: 2024-05-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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michele5lea from
Eliminate the use and taste of lighter fluid on your food. Use Kingsford Match Light
Kingsford Match Light is the only charcoal we will use in our grill. It lights so easy and we don't have the taste of lighter fluid in our food. The coals last the whole time we are grilling and stays hot. I highly recommend
Date published: 2024-05-10
Rated 5 out of
5
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melissan113 from
Lights easily and burns well!
This charcoal lights so fast and easy! It burns for a long time providing great heat distribution. It produces a concentrated area of smoke and burns down to enable easy ash cleanup. I highly recommend!
Date published: 2024-04-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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kristielynn84_2399 from
Luv it
Love how it makes the flavor of bbq so yummy and delicious!!! It don’t take long to light and it keeps it heat. Love that it don’t have a bad odor after using it!
Date published: 2024-04-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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ashleag9748 from
Best Charcoal
It lights easily with a long burn time. Smoke production is average and it has great heat output. Easy to clean ashes. We always get this brand because it works.
Date published: 2024-04-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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mrsmcgo from
Easy To Light Charcoal
We always use the Kingsford match light charcoal in our charcoal grill. We keep it on hand for whenever we decided we want to grill. You don’t need any lighter fluid, the charcoal lights with just a match and is usually ready in about 10-15 minutes, it is guaranteed to light and works alot better than cheaper off brand charcoal. We do alot of grilling in the summer and I like the smoky flavor that charcoal provides and I love that it’s made in the USA 🇺🇸
Date published: 2024-04-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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tagallagher from
All we use!
This is the only kind of charcoal we use at our house. We have tried other brands but they don’t run as good. Plus being able to light these with a match is great! So many times we have not had lighter fluid on hand. Would recommend!
Date published: 2024-03-26
Rated 5 out of
5
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lilbeet from
Good
Kingsford Match Light charcoal is what my family uses when we like to grill out at the park. It lights fast and dependably, and is much more user friendly than using lighter fluid and regular charcoal. Though we don’t use it often, it is a staple. Heats evenly.
Date published: 2024-03-25
Rated 4 out of
5
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natashak from
Good coals!
This is honestly the only charcoal we like to use and it has to be the match light kind because seriously nothing else will light or takes too much additive to get it going.
Date published: 2024-03-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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shannonk123 from
Kingsford Match Light Charcoal is the Best!
I'll always grab for a Kingsford bag of charcoal over anything else! This Match Light Charcoal is very easy to use! It starts with 1 match every time and has a perfect burn time for everything I'm cooking! The ash cleanup is as easy as starting this charcoal..... simple, easy and effortless! I prefer charcoal over gas any day! I always recommend Kingsford Charcoal!
Date published: 2024-03-20
Rated 4 out of
5
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kimberlyr245 from
Catches Great
Kingsford Match Light Charcoal is good. It catches quickly, sometimes you have to add a little more fluid but they burn pretty quickly and put out a lot of heat. The cleanup is to me the same as if I had to use regular charcoal, ash is ash and it has to be cleaned up! The best thing’s about these are they are one stop shop! But sometimes you need just a little more lighter fluid!
Date published: 2024-03-12
Rated 4 out of
5
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andreat264 from
Love it for winter time
Good products help speed up process of fire. This has been the products I have been using for years since I was a kid and will continue to use. This has brought back many memories for me.
Date published: 2024-03-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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madisonj129 from
Best brand, quality cooking
I love this brand of charcoal, it makes my smoked meat and grilled meat cook to perfection. I love this brand and I believe it’s superior to the other brands
Date published: 2024-03-09
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