Your Pathway to the Global Stage Starts Here
The United States Bartenders’ Guild proudly serves as the official U.S. delegate to the International Bartenders Association (IBA), a global network spanning more than 70 countries.
The United States Cocktail Championship (USCC) is where the journey begins at home.
Launched in 2026, the USCC is a nationwide competition designed to identify, elevate, and celebrate American bartending talent—from local communities to the global stage. Through this program, USBG selects Team USBG, the bartenders who will represent the United States at the World Cocktail Competition (WCC) in Macau, China.
👉 Read more about The Road to Macau ›
HOW THE USCC WORKS
The USCC unfolds across four program phases:
Phase 1 – Local Qualifiers
Bartenders compete within their chapters and communities.
Phase 2 – Regional Championships
Regional representatives face off across host cities nationwide.
Phase 3 – National Championship
Top competitors battle for the title and the opportunity to represent the U.S.
Phase 4 – World Cocktail Competition (Macau, China)
Team USBG competes on the global stage at the IBA World Cocktail Competition.
👉 View the 2026 USCC Regional Host Cities ›
MEET TEAM USBG
Team USBG is the national network of bartenders who advance through official USBG competitions to represent the United States internationally.
Professional development. Representation. Excellence on the world stage.
GET INVOLVED
The USCC is powered by a national community of bartenders, volunteers, partners, and supporters who believe in elevating the craft.
COMPETE
All USBG members are eligible to participate.
• Members at Large application is currently closed
• Chapter members should contact local leadership to compete in Phase 1
• Members affiliated with multiple chapters may select one chapter to represent
• Participants may compete in only one Phase One competition
Not a member yet? Join the Guild and step onto the path.
SUPPORT
Attend competitions. Cheer on representatives. Share the journey.
VOLUNTEER
Help bring competitions to life at the local, regional, or national level.
CHAMPION TEAM USBG
Contributions help support the bartenders representing the United States on the world stage.