Announcing Starbucks Global Barista Championship

In celebration of Starbucks baristas who embody our commitment to community, connection and craft, for the first time in company history Starbucks will host the Starbucks Global Barista Championship in Las Vegas, June 9-11. This is a significant milestone in Starbucks company history – where our shared love for serving the world’s finest coffee will be center stage, brought to you by some of Starbucks most skilled baristas.

The Starbucks Global Barista Championship is the culmination of regional competitions spanning over a year where more than 84,000 baristas competed for the chance to participate in the global championship. The 12 contestants are the 2024 regional Barista Champions from China, Japan, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America/Caribbean, as well as the six Barista Champions from each of the Starbucks Reserve Roasteries. During the competition, baristas will lead coffee tastings, craft beverages, share coffee knowledge and stories of connection as they compete to be crowned the first Starbucks Global Barista Champion.

Get to know the contestants and learn more about the three-day competition – including how to watch the event live.