2024 Preliminaries Hosts Announced!

We are thrilled to unveil the dates and locations for the 2024 US Preliminary Competitions!

The U.S. Coffee Championship Preliminary competitions are a celebration of passion for coffee competitions, empowering local communities to organize and host official USCC events. Following application and review process led by the SCA USA Chapter and US Competitions Committees, we are excited to announce the 12  locations that have been chosen to host the 2024 Preliminary competitions this season!

Join us in extending our heartfelt congratulations to the esteemed hosts of the 2024 Preliminary Competitions:


  • Aug 25-27 Talitha Coffees, San Diego, CA - Barista & CIGS

  • Aug 25-27 Blendin Coffee Club, Houston, TX - Roaster

  • Sept 1-3 Luce Coffee Roasters, Houston, TX - Barista

  • Sept 8-10 Origin Coffee Company, Tulsa, OK - Barista & Cup Tasters

  • Sept 15-17 Redhouse Roasters, Newark, NJ - Latte Art

  • Sept 29-Oct 1 The Roasterie, Kansas City, MO - Roaster

  • Sept 29-Oct 1 Messenger Coffee, Kansas City, MO - Brewers Cup & CIGS

  • Oct 6-8 Black & White, Raleigh, NC - Barista & Brewers Cup

  • Oct 13-15 Uncommon Coffee, Essex, VT - Barista

  • Oct 13-15 Brio Coffeeworks, Burlington, VT - Cup Tasters

  • Oct 13-15 Hawaii Coffee Association, Kailua, HI - Brewers Cup

  • Oct 13-15 White Rhino Coffee, Dallas, TX - Latte Art & Cup Tasters

  • Oct 20-22 Counter Culture Coffee,  Los Angeles, CA - Brewers Cup


2024 Preliminary Hosts Application Now Open from 6/20 to 7/2


Are you passionate about coffee and enjoy organizing community events? The United States Coffee Championships has an incredible opportunity for you!

USCC is currently accepting applications for hosting its 2024 Preliminary Coffee Competitions. The application period will start on 6/20 and end on 7/2.

This is an exciting chance for you to engage with your community and provide them with an unforgettable coffee competition experience.

As an official USCC host, you'll be at the forefront of bringing competition to your region and showcasing your skills as a top-notch host!

You will also provide opportunities for your community members to engage in coffee competitions as competitors, judges and volunteers.

Photo Credit: Matthew Temple

Don't wait - apply today to become an official host for the USCC Preliminary Competitions. We can't wait to see what you bring to the table!

** USCC are volunteer-run events. Propelled by a team of experienced judges, stage managers and volunteers, the USCC is a passion-driven community of volunteers dedicated to coffee competitions. We would like to invite you to join us on this journey. If you are interested in supporting the USCC, please contact us at uscompetitions@sca.coffee

Photo Credit: Matthew Temple