
WCC News
Get Involved at WCC Milan: Sign Up as a Volunteer or Lead Volunteer
The SCA is looking for people who would like to contribute more time and skills by holding lead volunteer roles for the 2025 World Barista Championship Milan.
Mikaël Portannier, representing France is the 2025 World Coffee Roasting Champion!
Congratulations to Mikaël Portannier, representing France, the 2025 World Coffee Roasting Champion! The World Coffee Roasting Championship has been taking place at the Specialty Coffee Expo in Houston, Texas, United States for the past four days, where 23 competitors have been representing their Competition Bodies in a dazzling display of technical mastery.
Specialty Coffee Association Launches WCC Judge Skills Program
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is proud to announce the launch of the World Coffee Championships (WCC) Judge Skills Program, a new educational initiative designed to equip coffee professionals with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to pursue becoming a World Coffee Championships Judge
The 2025 World Brewers Cup Will Take Place at World of Coffee Jakarta May 15-17
The journey of the 2025 World Coffee Championships (WCC) continues at World of Coffee Jakarta (WOC), taking place from May 15-17 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The prestigious World Brewers Cup (WBrC) will take center stage on the WOC Jakarta show floor, bringing together the finest brewers from across the globe to showcase their skills, creativity, and passion for manual coffee brewing. This year’s competition is set to be one of the most competitive yet, with almost 40 competitors, reflecting WBrC’s growing global popularity and influence in the coffee industry.
Two 2026 World Coffee Championships to be Hosted at World of Coffee Panama and World of Coffee San Diego
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is pleased to announce the locations of two premier global coffee competitions in 2026. World of Coffee Panama will host the 2026 World Barista Championship, and World of Coffee San Diego will welcome the 2026 World Latte Art Championship to the U.S. West Coast.
Bidding Now Open for World Barista Championship Qualified Sponsorships and World Brewers Cup Filter Grinder Position for 2026–2029 Cycle
Bidding Now Open for World Barista Championship Qualified Sponsorships and World Brewers Cup Filter Grinder Position for 2026–2029 Cycle
Rules & Regulations Released for the 2025 World Barista Championship in Milan
The Specialty Coffee Association is delighted to release updated Rules & Regulations for the 2025 World Barista Championship (WBC). The 2025 WBC will take place October 17-21, 2025 at HostMilano. This set of rules and regulations finalizes the suite of rules for each of the seven World Coffee Championships taking place in 2025.
Applications Open for World Coffee Championships Emcees – Take the Stage in 2025!
Are you passionate about coffee, comfortable in the spotlight, and eager to share your knowledge on a global stage? The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is looking for charismatic and knowledgeable emcees to host the 2025 World Coffee Championships (WCCs) in Houston, Jakarta, and Geneva! Applications are now open.
Applications Open for 2025 Calibration Baristas
The World Coffee Championships (WCC) are seeking skilled baristas to join as Calibration Baristas for the 2025 season. Join us to showcase your expertise, contribute to the global coffee community, and help maintain the highest standards for WCC judging.
Get Certified: 2025 Judge Certification Locations Announced
We're thrilled to announce the dates and locations for the 2025 World Coffee Championships (WCC) Judge Certification events! If you're passionate about the World Coffee Championships and ready to take the next step to become a WCC Certified Judge, mark your calendars for these upcoming events in Dubai, Malaysia, Jakarta and Milan in 2025.
Rules & Regulations Released for the 2025 World Coffee Championships in Geneva
The Specialty Coffee Association is delighted to release updated Rules & Regulations for the 2025 World Latte Art (WLAC), World Coffee in Good Spirits (WCIGS), World Cup Tasters (WCTC) and Cezve/Ibrik (CIC) Championships. The updated rules and scoresheets follow the 2025 World Coffee Roasting Championships and World Brewers Cup Rules and Regulations announced last month. The updated Rules & Regulations will be used at the at the 2025 World Latte Art, World Coffee in Good Spirits, World Cup Tasters and Cezve/Ibrik Championships at World of Coffee Geneva, from June 26-28, 2025.