WEC 2026 — First Independent Championship

THE WORLD
ESPRESSO
CHAMPIONSHIP

Same coffee. Same machine. Only the barista differs.
The most objective competition in coffee. Winner takes a career — not just a trophy.

4
Championships Held
32
Countries Represented
100+
Competitors
1
Blind Judging Format
NEW FOR 2026

Champion's Coffee Product

The winner of WEC 2026 Panama will not just receive a trophy. They will collaborate with a sponsor to develop a seed-to-cup protocol — a repeatable recipe for an amazing beverage.

  • 5-10% royalties on every bag sold
  • Name on a coffee bag within 30 days of winning
  • Global distribution through sponsor channels
  • Career-defining commercial opportunity
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Champion's Coffee

Upcoming Championship

WEC 2026 Panama

26 October 2026 Panama City, Panama

This is the first year. There will never be another first. The first champion's coffee product. The first independently-run WEC.

Who Is WEC For?

Whether you want to compete, sponsor, judge, volunteer, or simply be part of the community — there's a place for you.

Competitors

National champions competing for the title, €3,000 prize, and the inaugural Champion's Coffee Product deal with 5-10% royalties.

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Sponsors

From €10,000 to €250,000 title sponsorship. Be part of the most innovative product launch in coffee history.

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Community

Judges, volunteers, spectators, and coffee lovers worldwide. Join the movement for transparent, objective coffee competitions.

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There Will Never Be Another First

WEC 2026 Panama is the inaugural year of the Champion's Coffee Product. The first independently-run WEC. Be part of history.