2025 COMPETITOR PROGRAMME

Please note: This is subject to change and further details will be made available in due course.

tuesday, 25 MARCH

6.00pm
Study Tour Welcome Cocktail Function (for study tour attendees only)
Location: Aperitivo, Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 Pl. de la Porte de Versailles, 75015
Dress code: Smart casual

Wednesday, 26 march

Study Tour: (refer study tour itinerary for details)

thursday, 27 march

Study Tour: (refer study tour itinerary for details)

10.30-12.30pm
Registration - collect tickets
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 Pl. de la Porte de Versailles, 75015

5.30 - 8.30pm
Official WBC Team & VIP Cocktail Welcome - IMPORTANT: SECURITY & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Please be aware that a security check will be conducted upon arrival. You must bring your official invitation, ticket, and passport to gain entry. No knives allowed.
Location: Palais d'Iéna, 9 Pl. d'Iéna, 75016 Paris, France
Dress code: All competitors to be in team uniform and for all other guests, smart casual

Friday, 28 march

Study Tour: (refer study tour itinerary for details)

10.00 - 1.00pm
Visit of the French National Butchery School - Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Métiers de la Viande (ENSMV) (open to all)
Location: 37 Bd Soult, 75012
Dress code: Casual

4.00 - 5.30pm
Arena tour
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 Pl. de la Porte de Versailles, 75015
Dress code: Casual

saturday, 29 march

9.00am - 12.00pm
Arena access for ALL competitors - sorting equipment and grocery drop (not compulsory)
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Dress code: Casual

12.00 - 1.00pm
Lunch break (by own arrangement)
*Captains required back at Hall 6 Arena at 12.30pm*

12.00 - 1.00pm
Judges briefing
Location: Upstairs offices, Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Dress code: Casual

1.00 - 3.00pm
Dress Rehearsal (compulsory for all competitors)
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Dress code: Casual

3.00pm
WBC Health & Safety / CSR Briefing (Teams only - compulsory)
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Dress code: Casual

3.45pm
Captain’s Briefing (compulsory for all Captains)
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Dress code: Casual

4.30pm
WCBA&YB Briefing (compulsory for all WCBA&YB competitors)
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Dress code: Casual

5.00pm
WCBA&YB Health & Safety Briefing (compulsory for all WCBA&YB competitors)
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Dress code: Casual

sunday, 30 March

6.30am
Competitors arrival time
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

9.00 - 11.30am
World Champion Butcher Apprentice Competition (am)
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

2.30 - 5pm
World Champion Young Butcher Competition (pm)
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Monday, 31 March

8.30am
Competitors arrival time
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

11.00am
Opening Ceremony (ALL competitors including WCBA&YB)
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

12.00 - 3.30pm
World Butchers’ Challenge
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

From 6.45pm
Pack down (collection scheduled on Tuesday)

tuesday, 1 april

Collection of pallets (as organised individually prior)

5.45pm
Gala Dinner (reservation only - SOLD OUT)
Location: Paradis Latin, 28 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, 75005
Dress code: Cocktail/Formal