Following two days of rigorous technical evaluation, the Contest culminates with the announcement of the Top 20 cheeses in the world – and the winner of the prestigious World Champion title on Thursday, March 5 at 2:00 p.m. (CST).

View the 2026 Top 20 Finalists here. 

Fans of great cheese can also follow us on social media to view exclusive interviews with judges and competitors, a behind-the-scenes look with industry insiders, and much more on the World Championship Cheese Contest Facebook page.