Thursday, 3 December 2026 · From 5:00 PM
La Marzocco Melbourne Showroom
104 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Three prizes. One unforgettable competition.
RRP AUD $5,999
RRP AUD $1,499
Purchase your entry first. Then return here to submit your competitor profile.
Your entry fee includes the official competition pitcher. It will be sent to you after registration and must be used during the competition.
Purchase Entry on Shopify
Already paid. Add the name and photo you want shown on the live competition page.
Complete your payment through Shopify.
Return here to add your display name and photo.
After payment is confirmed, the organiser assigns your permanent competitor number.
Wear your number badge, then receive a separate random opening round position.
32 competitors. Four machines. One on one elimination from the opening round to the final.
A competitor enters the draw only after checking in at the venue. Each checked in competitor is immediately assigned one random opening round position. The draw appears on the public screen within five seconds.
Four identical machines create two competition stations. Each station hosts one head to head match, so four competitors can pour in each wave through the quarterfinals. From the semifinals onward, matches run one at a time, alternating Station A and Station B.
Station A, machines 1 and 2Every wave follows the same timing. Competitors must finish their cup before the pouring time ends.
3 minutes to pourThere are no scores. Each judge votes for one cup in each match. Two or three votes wins. The judges alternate which station is reviewed first after every wave.
Majority voteEvery competitor pours in the opening round. One loss ends the competitor's main bracket. Semifinal losers return for the third place playoff.
32 to 16 to 8 to 4 to 2Opening Round16 matches, 8 waves, 48 minutes
Round of 168 matches, 4 waves, 24 minutes
Quarterfinals4 matches, 2 waves, 12 minutes
Semifinals2 matches, 2 sequential waves, 12 minutes
Third Place PlayoffSemifinal losers, 6 minutes
FinalFinal two competitors, 6 minutes
5:00 PMDoors open and competitor check in
5:30 PMCompetitor briefing and live draw check
5:40 PMOpening Round begins
6:00 PMGuest food service starts, competition continues
6:28 PMRound of 16
6:52 PMTen minute break
7:02 PMQuarterfinals
7:14 PMSemifinal 1, Station A
7:20 PMSemifinal 2, Station B
7:26 PMThird Place Playoff, Station A
7:32 PMFinal, Station B
7:38 PMResults and awards handover
7:41 PMAwards and photos
8:06 PMTarget event finish
Each six-minute wave includes three minutes of pouring followed by three minutes for judging, results, cleaning and reset. Guest food service starts at 6:00 PM while competition continues. The full ten-minute break is 6:52–7:02 PM, and awards and photos run 7:41–8:06 PM. These are planned times; the MC will announce any changes. Competitors must remain near the competition area when their round is approaching.
Please check the official coffee and milk requirements before competition day.
The Major will be used throughout the competition. The beans will be rested for two weeks from the roast date before use.
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Riverina Fresh Full Cream Milk is required for the competition. Milk will not be supplied. Competitors must bring their own milk.
About Riverina FreshApproved patterns, permanent competitor numbers and judging standards.
After payment is confirmed, the organiser assigns each competitor a number from 01 to 32. This number stays with the competitor for every round. It is separate from the random draw position.
At check in, attach the pin badge to the upper chest. Place it on the side opposite the dominant hand where practical. Keep it visible. Do not attach it to an arm, wrist, milk pitcher, coffee machine or other equipment.
The competitor badge is provided at check in and may be kept as an event souvenir. Spectators receive a separate attendee badge without a competitor number, which may also be kept.
If an opponent is absent and the organiser or head judge confirms a walkover, the present competitor is recorded as the winner and advances. The decision is shown on the website and the offline match record.
Competitors must use the official Three Bears titanium milk pitcher, created in collaboration with La Marzocco. One pitcher is included with every competition entry and will be sent automatically after registration.
Each judge selects one competitor. The competitor with the most votes wins the match and advances to the next round.
Two or three votes winsDirect comparison and majority vote. There is no numerical scoring. Each judge independently selects the stronger cup. Two or three votes wins the match.
Check in positions and live results update automatically.
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