The International Cider Challenge (ICC) has announced that it will be open for entries on 1 December, 2025. 

Now in its 16th year, the competition is open to cider producers, retailers, importers and distributors from around the globe. 

In 2025, ciders from over 16 different countries were entered into the awards, with the Supreme Champion Trophy going to Orchard Reserve from Robinsons Cider, which was also named Best Tannin-Led Cider. 

On the 2026 awards, ICC chairman, Adam Wells, said: “2025 was a landmark vintage for the ICC. A return to the Oval, and a huge year on year increase in the quality of ciders judged, and medals awarded. I’m so excited for what 2026 brings and can’t wait to put together another crack team of world class cider judges to uncover our next champions.” 

As usual, ciders and perries will be blind tested by a panel of industry experts to identify the best of the best. 

Judging will take place in July 2026, and producers have until 29 May 2026 to submit their entries. For more information, visit www.internationalciderchallenge.com