The Champions Cheesecake | Valencia 2026

The Champions Cheesecake: Valencia 2026

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate dessert battle! For 10 days, Valencia becomes the cheesecake capital of Spain as nine top-tier pastry shops compete for the title of "Best Cheesecake in the Country." From viral pistachio creations to classic Basque-style bakes, this is your chance to sample the nation’s most elite desserts in one place.

• Dates: 8 May – 17 May 2026
• Location: Plaza del Cor Valencià, Centro Comercial Saler (Calle Rafael Ferreres)
• Admission: Free entry (portions typically €6)

• The Champions Cheesecake Valencia's opening hours are:
• Doors open: Friday, May 8th at 12:00pm
• From Monday to Thursday from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM
• From Friday to Sunday, from 12:00 to 00:00

What to Expect

• Be the Judge: Every visitor is part of the jury. After tasting, use the QR codes provided to vote for your favourite and help crown the winner.
• Elite Participants: Sample exclusive recipes from national heavyweights like La Cheesequería (Málaga), Golossa Bakery (Tarragona), and local Valencia legends like Ciriaco Cheesecake and 22 Grados.
• Innovative Flavours: Look out for unique entries like the "Happy Hippo" cheesecake, "Dinosaur" themes, and the blue diamond "Nolito’s" cake.
• Festival Atmosphere: Beyond the cakes, enjoy coffee bars, food trucks for savoury bites, and a pet-friendly environment.

Join the most delicious competition of the year at Centro Comercial Saler. No tickets required—just bring your appetite!

It's not a fair. It's not a food court.
 

It's a signature gastronomic event, focused on cheesecake, that brings together the best pastry chefs and bakeries in the country.

To get to Centro Comercial Saler for the event, you can use the following local transport options:

Public Transport

• Metro/Tram: Take Line 10 (Light Rail) to the Ciutat Arts i Ciències - Justícia stop. The shopping centre is a 3-minute walk from the station.
• Bus: Several EMT lines stop directly outside or very close to the mall:
  • Lines 35 and 95: These are the most frequent from the city centre.
  • Lines 24 and 25: Convenient if you are coming from the Porta de la Mar area.
  • Line 99: Useful if you are travelling from the outskirts or across the city.

By Car

• The mall is located at the end of the Autopista del Saler (V-15).
• There is a large underground car park with over 2,500 spaces. Parking is typically free for the first 3 hours if you validate a ticket at the mall.

By Bike (Valenbisi)

• There are Valenbisi bike-share stations located right in front of the Ciutat de la Justícia, which is directly opposite the shopping centre.The Champions Cheesecake was born with the ambition to elevate cheesecakes to the level they deserve.