COMPETITIONS
Hosted by Pizza Expo
Join in on the excitement on the show floor by visiting our competition areas throughout the show. Cheer on the contestants in our yearly competitions and get a chance to sample some of their finished products!
Partner Competitions
California Style
Hosted by California Milk Advisory Board
California Style—International Pizza Competition from Across Mexico and Southeast Asia
Non-Traditional Division. The dough must be fresh or parbaked. There are no restrictions on
dough, sauce, toppings, or styles.
Plant-based Competition
Hosted by Daiya
A Plant-Based Competition featuring Daiya Foods Dairy-Free Cheeses!
The crust/dough/batter must be fresh or parbaked. In addition, the dough and all toppings must be plant-based. Each competitor’s goal will be to showcase Daiya Foods deliciously dairy-free cheeses and blends, including, but not limited to the following.
- Daiya Dairy-free Mozzarella Style Cheese
- Daiya Dairy-free Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Daiya Dairy-free Cream Cheese
2025 Competitions Schedule (2026 To Be Announced…)
| Tuesday, March 25 | Wednesday, March 27 | Thursday, March 27 | Location | |
| International Pizza Challenge | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Comp Area A/B |
| World Pizza Games | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM | World Pizza Games Area |
| International Italian Sandwich Championship | 9:00 AM | International Pizza Challenge Area | ||
| California-Style Competition | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | ||
| Plant-based Competition (Daiya Foods) | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Comp A |