Filter Championships 2026 – Northern Heat

After a hugely successful 2025 season, the UKIFC will be returning for 2026 with heats across both the UK & Ireland.

One coffee will be used by all competitors for the duration of the competition, however competitors will be able to choose their preferred method of brewing – whether it’s a V60, or even a Cafetière, you will be brewing live on an upcoming festival stage.

The competition will be based on straight knockouts, winners picked by an expert judging panel, with the finals taking place on the main stage of Manchester Coffee Festival 2026!

Heat 1 – Northern Heat

This will take place at Manchester Coffee Festival, between 20th and 22nd November.

The top 2 placing individuals from the Northern Heat will progress to the finals on the last day of Manchester Coffee Festival in November.

UKIFC 2026 is proudly sponsored by:

• Coffee: PLOT
• Water: IX Water