Live Data on the World Stage

For the first time in World Barista Championship history, every on-stage espresso extraction is being captured, analyzed, and shared through real-time telemetry.

We’re excited to introduce WBC 2025 in Numbers, a new data report powered by BibeCoffee telemetry technology, offering an innovative, data-driven look at how the world’s top baristas execute their routines on the competition stage.

The World Coffee Championships (WCC) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 World Coffee in Good Spirits (WCIGS) and World Coffee Roasting Championships (WCRC) Rules and Regulations, establishing the framework for the next edition of these globally recognized competitions. The 2026 WCIGS and WCRC will take place at World of Coffee Brussels, June 25–27, 2026, at Brussels Expo in Brussels, Belgium.

The Specialty Coffee Association is pleased to announce the Qualified Sponsors for the 2026–2027 World Barista Championship (WBC)—marking the start of a new cycle dedicated to elevating excellence, fostering innovation, and supporting the global specialty coffee community.

The World Coffee Championships (WCC) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship (WCTC) Rules and Regulations, setting the foundation for the next edition of this globally recognized sensory competition. The 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship, presented by Porland, will be held at World of Coffee Bangkok, May 7–9, 2026, at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), marking the first time the championship will take place in Thailand.

It’s time to introduce the 2025 World Barista Champion: Jack Simpson representing Australia!

Six champions are headed to the finals round of the 2025 World Barista Championship in Milan.

The first two days of competition are over at WBC Milan, and we’re moving on to the next round!

Today during the first round of the 2025 World Barista Championship at HostMilano, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) CEO Yannis Apostolopoulos and Colombian Coffee Growers Federation/Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia (FNC) CEO Germán Alberto Bahamón Jaramillo took to the competition stage to jointly confirm and announce World of Coffee Bogotá 2027 featuring the 2027 World Brewers Cup, set to take place over three days from September 30 – October 2, 2027 in Bogotá, Colombia.

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is proud to announce that World of Coffee Dubai 2026 will host the 2026 Cezve/Ibrik Championship (CIC). Taking place January 18 – 20, 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, produced by DXB Live, this event marks the first stage of the 2026 World Coffee Championships (WCC) season.  

The World Coffee Championships (WCC) is excited to announce the release of the 2026 World Latte Art Championship (WLAC) Rules and Regulations, setting the stage for the 20th edition of the competition. The 2026 WLAC will take place at World of Coffee San Diego, April 10–12, 2026, hosted at the San Diego Convention Center.

Today during SCAJ2025 World Specialty Coffee Conference, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), Exporum Inc., and the Specialty Coffee Association of Japan (SCAJ) formally agreed and announced that Tokyo, Japan will host World of Coffee Asia and the World Barista Championship in 2027. The signing ceremony featured SCA CEO Yannis Apostolopoulos, Exporum Inc. CEO Danny Shin, and SCAJ President, Yoshi Kato and will mark the fourth edition of World of Coffee Asia following successful events held in Busan and Jakarta. World of Coffee Tokyo 2027 will take place April 28 – May 1, 2027 at Tokyo Big Sight (3-11-1, Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo) and will feature the 27th annual World Barista Championship (WBC).