Rancilio Specialty is proud to be the official sponsor of The Barista League 2026, supporting a new season that celebrates creativity, skill, and the human experience behind coffee.
The competition introduces an innovative format built around three pillars — Concept, Service, and Product — challenging baristas to design and deliver immersive coffee experiences that go beyond technical precision.
As Steven Moloney, founder of The Barista League, explains, the aim is to see “bold, creative service concepts that push the boundaries of what a coffee experience can be,” turning each stage into a platform for storytelling, engagement, and sensory discovery.
For this exciting season, Rancilio Specialty will provide its most advanced espresso machines, the RS1 and Invicta, which have proven through a long-standing collaboration with The Barista League to empower baristas in expressing their talent and skills fully. Simona Sordelli, Marketing & Communication Manager at Rancilio Group, adds that this partnership “celebrates passion, skill, and innovation — the same principles that drive Rancilio Specialty every day.”
Through six events across six continents, baristas will bring their experiential concepts to life, demonstrating how technology, creativity, and service can merge to deliver unforgettable coffee moments. With this collaboration, Rancilio Specialty continues to champion excellence and innovation in the world of professional coffee.
The Barista League 2026 Dates:
Europe – Prague – 28 March 2026
Latin America – Mexico City – 8 May 2026
Asia – Tokyo – 11 June 2026
North America – Atlanta – 3 September 2026
Africa – Johannesburg – 3 October 2026
Pacific – Brisbane – 13 November 2026
For more information: https://www.thebaristaleague.com/
