See below for key dates and deadlines for the 2026 World Beer Cup.
| Nov. 11 – Dec. 12, 2025 | Brewery & Cidermaker application and entry registration period |
| Dec. 12, 2025 | Producers outside the U.S.: Register for or Confirm that you already have a D-U-N-S number |
| Jan. 16, 2026 | Producers outside the U.S.: Register your brewery as a food facility with the FDA |
| Jan. 30, 2026 | Producers outside the U.S.: Pre-register your shipping method via the WBC International Shipping Registration form (To be published January 2026) |
| Feb. 13, 2026 | Cancellation/refund deadline* |
| Feb. 27, 2026 | Deadline to make entry changes |
| Feb. 23 – 27, 2026 | Producers outside the U.S.: Entries due to Global Consolidation Points |
| Mar. 16 – 20, 2026 | All producers: Entries due to Colorado Note: Entries being hand-delivered to Colorado can be dropped off between 8 am and 4 pm at 587 S. Taylor Ave. Louisville, CO |
| Apr. 22, 2026 | World Beer Cup Awards Ceremony** |
*Entries removed or not sent for the competition after the cancellation deadline will not be refunded.
**Held in conjunction with the 2026 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America® (separate registration required to attend).
