2025 PROGRAMME

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

thursday, 27 march

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

sunday, 30 March

8.00am
Doors open
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

9.30am
Doors open
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

12.00 - 3.30pm (opening ceremony from 11am)
World Butchers’ Challenge
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

tuesday, 1 april

6.00pm (results streamed from 8pm)
Gala Dinner (reservation only - SOLD OUT)
Location: Paradis Latin, 28 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, 75005
Dress code: Cocktail/Formal