{"id":58876,"date":"2026-08-13T11:39:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T09:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/blog\/sca-netherlands-kicks-off-new-competition-season-at-two-venues\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T12:45:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T10:45:18","slug":"sca-netherlands-kicks-off-new-competition-season-at-two-venues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/en\/blog\/sca-netherlands-kicks-off-new-competition-season-at-two-venues\/","title":{"rendered":"SCA Netherlands Kicks Off New Competition Season at Two Venues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Dutch Coffee Championships will have a new venue this coming season. The first competitions will take place in November during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotterdamcoffeefest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rotterdam Coffee Fest<\/a>; the remaining rounds will follow in January at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.horecava.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Horecava<\/a>. Registration is open, but don\u2019t wait too long: there\u2019s only room for 12 to 32 participants per category.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SCA Netherlands has opened registration for the 2026\u20132027 competition season. This time, the organization is splitting the Dutch Coffee Championships between Rotterdam Coffee Fest and Horecava. The entry fee is \u20ac125 per registration.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to secure a spot on the podium, you\u2019ll have to act fast. A maximum of 12, 16, or 32 spots are available for the various championships. You can register through <a href=\"https:\/\/scanederland.coffee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCA Netherlands<\/a>\u2019 channels.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"2026&#x2013;2027 Dutch Coffee Championships: Latte Art\" class=\"wp-image-58867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-1536x954.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-2048x1272.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-600x373.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Competitions at the Rotterdam Coffee Fest<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The competition season kicks off on November 7 and 8, 2026, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dedoelen.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">De Doelen<\/a> in Rotterdam. This is the first time the Dutch Coffee Championships will be part of Rotterdam Coffee Fest. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SCA Netherlands will have its own separate hall at the event. Admission to the competitions there is free. On Saturday, the latte art competitors will take the stage; Sunday will focus on identifying flavor differences during the Cup Tasters Championship.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rotterdam Coffee Fest 2026 Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saturday, November 7: Latte Art Championship preliminary rounds\u2014maximum of 12 participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday, November 8: Cup Tasters Championship\u2014up to 32 participants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-7-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"2026&#x2013;2027 Dutch Coffee Championships: Brewers 2\" class=\"wp-image-58866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-7-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-7-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-7-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-7-1536x954.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-7-2048x1272.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-7-600x373.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barista and Brewers Cup at Horecava<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In January, the competition stage will move to RAI Amsterdam. Once again this season, Horecava will serve as the venue for the Barista Championship and the Brewers Cup.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Horecava 2027 Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday, January 11: Barista Championship preliminary rounds\u2014up to 12 participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday, January 12: Barista Championship Final<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday, January 13: Brewers Cup preliminary rounds featuring Open Service and Compulsory Service\u2014maximum of 16 participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday, January 14: Brewers Cup and Latte Art Championship Finals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the Open Service, participants choose their own coffee and present it to the judges. In the Compulsory Service, participants work under the same conditions using coffee provided by the organization. This way, the focus is as much as possible on their skills as brewers.    <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The public gets to vote at the Alpro Art Bar<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alpro is sponsoring the competitions at the Rotterdam Coffee Fest. In addition, SCA Netherlands is organizing the Alpro Art Bar \u2013 Latte Art Challenge there. This public competition is separate from the official Dutch championship. Visitors and followers can vote for their favorite latte art creation via social media.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participant Fee<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The participation fee for this season is \u20ac125 per registration. Rising costs for venues, technology, logistics, and materials are the reason for the fixed fee. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organization is a nonprofit and is run by volunteers. With this contribution, SCA Netherlands aims to ensure that the national championships remain financially viable in the long term. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-8-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"2026&#x2013;2027 Dutch Coffee Championships: Barista Winner\" class=\"wp-image-58868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-8-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-8-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-8-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-8-1536x954.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-8-2048x1272.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SCA-kampioenschappen-aankondiging-8-600x373.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Annemarie Tiemes, chair of SCA Netherlands: \u201cThe Dutch Championships are much more than just a competition for a trophy; they\u2019re the place where talent develops into world-class athletes and where our community comes together. To ensure we can continue to offer this valuable platform to the next generation five or ten years from now, we must take responsibility now. With this revamped format, we\u2019re laying a healthy and future-proof foundation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sign Up or Volunteer<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find information about participation and the registration links on the <a href=\"https:\/\/scanederland.coffee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCA Netherlands website<\/a> and via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sca_netherlands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@sca_netherlands on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SCA Netherlands is also looking for volunteers, partners, and sponsors for the leagues. Those interested can contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@scanederland.coffee\">info@scanederland.coffee<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sign up now! Latte art, cupping, filter coffee, and barista skills take center stage during competitions in Rotterdam and Amsterdam.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":58875,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4655,4753,4654,4649],"tags":[5427,5432,5431,5429,5428,5433,5430],"class_list":["post-58876","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-coffee","category-events","category-inspiration","category-uncategorized","tag-barista","tag-cup-tasters","tag-dutch-coffee-championships","tag-horecava","tag-latte-art","tag-rotterdam-coffee-fest","tag-sca-netherlands"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58876","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58876"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58876\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58875"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58876"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58876"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koffietcacao.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58876"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}