we are exCited to announce that USCC Qualifier 2 will take place in
Denver, Colorado
March 3 - 5, 2023
We are excited to announce the date and location of the second 2023 US Coffee Championship Qualifying event! The first 2023 qualifying event for all six competitions, is taking place in Baltimore Maryland, January 27-29, 2023. The 2023 U.S. Barista, Brewers Cup, Cup Tasters, Coffee in Good Spirits, Roaster and Latte Art Qualifier 2 Event will take place March 3-5, 2023 at Wings Over the Rockies: Exploration of Flight Center at Centennial Airport.
The top ranking competitors from each qualifier will compete in the US National Coffee Championships in Portland OR, April 21-23 2023. You do not need to compete in both qualifier locations to progress to the National Competition.
Learn More about the 2023 USCC Qualifying Competitions >>
How Do I Register to Compete in Denver?
This year, to strike a balance and offer the best opportunity to all competitors, there will be a hybrid method of registration for competition spots at the qualifying events. For four events (USBrC, USRC, USBC, and USCIGS), 50% of the available registration spots will be selected by a weighted lottery and the remaining 50% of spots will be available during an open registration period.
Lottery Nominations are now open for the Denver Qualifying Event! Nominate Here >>
Competitors who are interested in competing in one of these events may select their preferred method of registration. If they wish to participate in the lottery, they may submit an application. Following the same protocol as last year, a random drawing will take place and the selected competitors will be notified by e-mail. Each competitor will be given a registration code following their selection. Lottery selection will take place 1-2 weeks prior to open registration. The remaining spots for each competition (including any spots that are left unclaimed by lottery recipients) will be available at a set time for online registration.
Learn more about Lottery Selections and this year’s registration process >>
Denver Qualifiers Registration Timeline
*exact dates sand times subject to change
Jan 12 - 17: Lottery Nominations Open
Jan 17: close at 9pm ET
Jan 18 : Lottery selection takes place.
Jan 18: Lottery Selections are notified and asked to confirm participation.
Jan 20 : Lottery selected competitor confirmation deadline.
Jan 21: Open Registration for remaining spots to compete in Denver
Feb 17: Competitor registration closes