Rules & Regulations Released for the 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship in Bangkok

Nov 17

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.

Bangkok offers an exceptional stage for the world’s top coffee tasters. The World Cup Tasters Championship is a rigorous test of sensory precision, where competitors distinguish taste differences in specialty coffees under significant time pressure and awards the professional coffee cupper who demonstrates top speed, skill, and accuracy. As the specialty coffee community across Southeast Asia continues its rapid growth, hosting the WCTC in Bangkok highlights the region’s expanding influence and provides a dynamic setting for competitors, coaches, and global consumers.

The updated 2026 WCTC Rules and Regulations introduce clarifications to reinforce fairness and consistency. Competitors must clearly call “time” to ensure accurate recording, and only the time officially documented by the timekeeper and/or head judge will be used for scoring. Additionally, any active competition appeals that are publicly discussed before a final ruling is issued will be dismissed to maintain the integrity of the adjudication process.

These refinements reflect WCC’s ongoing commitment to transparency, professionalism, and the continued elevation of global coffee competition standards.

For the full 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship Rules and Regulations, visit wcc.coffee/rules-regulations.

Make sure to join us at the 2026 World Coffee Championships:

Dubai World Coffee Championships

January 18-20, 2026 at World of Coffee Dubai in Dubai, UAE
Featuring the Cezve/Ibrik Championship

San Diego World Coffee Championships

April 10–12, 2026 at World of Coffee San Diego in San Diego, CA, USA
Featuring the World Latte Art Championship

Bangkok World Coffee Championships

May 7–9, 2026 at World of Coffee Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand
Featuring the Featuring the World Cup Tasters Championship

Brussels World Coffee Championships

June 25–27, 2026 at World of Coffee Brussels at Brussels Expo in Brussels, Belgium
Featuring the World Brewers Cup, World Coffee Roasting Championship, and World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship