WEC 2026 Panama is confirmed. Venue locked. Roasting partner: Cafe Unido. Learn more →
32 competitors. Single elimination. Blind judging. One champion takes a career, not just a trophy. Be part of the most innovative year in WEC history.
The venue is locked. The roasting partner is confirmed. 32 competitors will descend on Panama City in October 2026 for the most objective espresso competition in the world.
October 2026. The stage is set for the biggest WEC yet — 32 national champions, blind judging, and a format that only makes sense.
Panama's premier specialty coffee roaster. 100% Panamanian beans from 50+ farms. Every competitor uses the same Unido-roasted coffee — the only variable is the barista.
Visit Cafe Unido →Same coffee. Same machine. Only the barista differs. That's the WEC way.
WEC 2026 Panama marks a new era. For the first time, WEC is run independently. For the first time, the Champion's Coffee Product launches. And for the first time, 32 national champions will compete in the world's most objective espresso competition.
The WEC Championship Platform publishes every ballot in real time. Watch the bracket unfold, track live statistics, and see the world's best baristas battle it out — heat by heat, score by score.
32 spots. First come, first served. Registration closes when we hit capacity.
Complete your competitor registration on our official Google Form. The process takes less than 2 minutes.
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