COMMUNITY COFFEE CHAMPS WRAP UP FOR 2026 COMING SOON!
AUSTRALIAN SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION
The Australian Specialty Coffee Association (ASCA) is a volunteer lead, not for profit organisation that has a mission to develop and empower coffee professionals across Australia.
ASCA provides a platform which enables coffee professionals to bounce ideas off one another, share opinions, celebrate success and to work together collectively on challenges impacting the industry.
ASCA proudly operates as the only feed into the World Coffee Events championships in the country. Working in line with international quality standards, and collaborating with international specialty coffee associations allows ASCA to bring Australian competitors to the world stage.
AUSTRALIAN COFFEE ROASTING CHAMPIONSHIP –
BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT.
We broke the format. The Australian Coffee Roasting Championship has been completely re-invented.
The old mail-in round gave you a number and not much else, so we scrapped it. Now you roast on the day, on LINK roasters, against the clock: three mystery single origins, 45 minutes practice, 45 cupping, 30 minutes to land your competition roast, at least 10% of each coffee in the blend.
Then every competitor picks up a spoon, because in this format the competitors judge themselves and their peers, blind, on the new digital CVA form. Afterwards you get a full digital report on your coffee: every note, every descriptor, every impression the other competitors recorded, straight to you. Win the round, go straight to the Semi Finals.
Registrations below or on the ACC event page.
Australian coffee championships – UPCOMING EVENTS
2026/27 AUSTRALIAN COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIPS – ALL REGIONS
What: National competitors take the stage in multiple disciplines to decide who progresses to the WCC World Coffee Championships.
When: 19-22nd November 2026
Where: Big Plans, 109 Munster Terrace, North Melbourne VIC 3051
Who: Finalists selected through regional competitions invited to compete, event open to the public with free entry.
2026/27 AUSTRALIAN COFFEE ROASTING CHAMPIONSHIP– ALL REGIONS
What: This is a three-stage competition built around the full roasting process: green coffee evaluation, roast development, blending, sensory assessment and production roasting.
Who: Competition-ready roasters, not open to the general public for viewing. Please Note: You must compete in the state in which you currently reside, if your state is not listed in the event title you are not eligible to compete without explicit ASCA approval.
QLD/NT
When: 26 to 27 September 2026
Where: ICT Coffee Traders, 78 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
Entries close 20th September.
WA/NT
When: 10 to 11 October 2026
Where: Veneziano, 406 Newcastle Street, West Perth WA
Entries close 1st October.
NSW/ACT
When: 24 to 25 October 2026
Where: InterAmerican Coffee Australia, Unit 11/13 Parsons Street, Rozelle NSW
Entries close 1st October.
VIC/TAS
When: 14 to 15 November 2026 (Date Changed)
Where: C4 Coffee, 15 Graham Road, Clayton South VIC
Entries close 1st October.
EDUCATION SURVEY – HAVE YOUR SAY!
We’re building new workshops, training, and opportunities to support judges, competitors, and coffee professionals across Australia – and we want your input. Share your ideas and help us grow the next chapter of ASCA Education.
JOIN
A coffee community like no other – ASCA offers more benefits to members than ever before. With events and competitions now run Australia wide, as well a focus on education and community.
COMPETE
With new competition formats, and a lower barrier to entry competitors can enter both The Community Coffee Competition and The National Barista Competition in a variety of disciplines.
JUDGE
Judging provides a platform for coffee professionals to gain experience and develop their skill set.
SPONSOR
With accessible sponsorship tiers offering nationwide exposure, ASCA provides a unique value proposition within in the coffee community.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteering with ASCA is an incredible way to network and gain experience within the coffee community. With a variety of roles available, we welcome volunteers with all levels of experience.
CONNECT
ASCA is always looking to bring more value, community and connection to it’s members. Watch this space during 2026 for some exciting new announcements.
2026 SPONSORS
