WHERE YOUR IDEAS GET SEEN
COMPETE & PROPEL YOUR COFFEE CAREER
Step onto an international stage, showcase your ideas, and connect with the people shaping coffee globally. The Barista League in 2026 is a brand new competition designed to give you a global platform and push your skills in a high energy team format.
Free to apply. Takes <10 minutes to start.
WHY APPLY
NETWORK
Gain exposure to global coffee leaders and brands
INNOVATE
Present your ideas and vision for the future of the coffee industry
GROW
Be seen by a global audience.
INTERACT
Meet and work with other amazing barista competitors, coaches, partners and supporters.
REWARDS
Win incredible prizes including a once in a lifetime trip to Origin
“The Barista League gave us more than validation—it gave us a bridge to the origins, to the people behind every bean, to a global community that shares our passion.!”
- Vivian & Nassim
2022 The Barista League Champions and Founders of Vivina’s Café & Roastery, Budapest
IT’S FREE. IT’S SIMPLE.
You don’t need a polished production, weeks of preparation or a million bucks. Just submit:
A SHORT WRITTEN SUBMISSION
A 2 MINUTE VIDEO FILMED ON YOUR PHONE
Free to apply. Takes <10 minutes to start.
WHAT GETS YOU SELECTED
All submissions are judged by a curated Selection committee from the region’s best and brightest who are looking for:
ORIGINALITY & CREATIVITY
TEAM DYNAMIC & COLLABORATION
PERSONALITY & STORYTELLING
UNIQUE COFFEE PERSPECTIVE
POTENTIAL OVER EXPERIENCE
LOW RISK, HIGH UPSIDE
Applying is completely free. All coffee and equipment are provided. You only need to cover your travel and accommodation if selected. What other global coffee competition can say that?
2026 APPLICATION DEADLINES
THE BARISTA LEAGUE: NORTH AMERICA
ATLANTA | 3 SEPTEMBER 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14 JUNE 2026
THE BARISTA LEAGUE: AFRICA
JOHANNESBURG | 3 OCTOBER 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14 JUNE 2026
THE BARISTA LEAGUE: PACIFIC
BRISBANE | 13 NOVEMBER 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13 SEPTEMBER 2026