Filter Championships 2026 – Northern Irish 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 Irish Heat

This will take place at Belfast Coffee Festival, between 3rd and 4th October.

The top 2 placing individuals from the Northern Irish Heat will progress to the finals in Manchester in November.

UKIFC 2026 is proudly sponsored by:

• Coffee: PLOT
• Water: IX Water