2025 World Coffee Championships to Span Three Continents
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) proudly announces the locations for the 2025 World Coffee Championships (WCC), set to take place in four cities across three continents. These championships celebrate the diverse skillsets within the coffee industry, providing a global platform for thousands of coffee professionals to showcase their expertise, style, and passion for specialty coffee while honoring the many hands involved in its journey.
World Coffee Roasting Championship
Location: Specialty Coffee Expo, Houston, USA
Venue: George R. Brown Convention Center
Dates: April 25-27, 2025
World Brewers Cup
Location: World of Coffee, Jakarta, Indonesia
Venue: Jakarta Convention Center
Dates: May 15-17, 2025
Organizer: Exporum and SCA Indonesia
Note: Jakarta, a renowned coffee-producing city, is home to the current World Barista Champion, Mikael Jasin, crowned in Busan, Korea.
World Latte Art, World Coffee in Good Spirits, Cezve/Ibrik, and World Cup Tasters Championships
Location: World of Coffee, Geneva, Switzerland
Venue: Palexpo Exhibition and Convention Center
Dates: June 26-28, 2025
World Barista Championship
Location: HostMilano, Italy
Venue: Fiera Milano (Rho)
Dates: October 17-21, 2025
Edition: 25th Anniversary
Yannis Apostolopoulos, CEO of the Specialty Coffee Association, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are extremely excited to bring the World Coffee Championships to three continents in 2025. These competitions aim to showcase coffee excellence, craftsmanship, and innovation, reaching more people and enhancing our mission to make coffee better.”
Danny Shin, CEO of Exporum INC, added, “As organizers of World of Coffee Asia, we are honored to host the World Brewers Cup Championship in Jakarta. This prestigious event, held for the first time in Southeast Asia, will unite top brewers from around the globe to compete and display their skills in Indonesia, a region celebrated for its rich coffee heritage. This championship marks a significant milestone for our coffee industry, providing a platform for the world’s best brewers to share their passion for coffee.”
For more information about the World Coffee Championships, visit wcc.coffee.
