Regulation 2027
COMPETITIONS AND DATES
All professional pizza makers who have reached18 years of agecan take part inPizza Senza Frontiere - World Pizza Champion Games. Minors are not allowed to enter the fair.
The specialties you can register for are:
- Pizza Classica su forno elettrico
- Pizza Classica su forno a legna
- Pizza Napoletana Tradizionale
- Pizza Napoletana Contemporanea
- Pizza in Teglia
- Pizza in Pala
- Pizza in Pala Scrocchiarella
- Pizza Tonda al Matterello
- Pizza a 4 mani
- Pizza a sorpresa - Mystery box
- Pizza Senza Glutine
- Pizza Dessert
- Pizza e Birra
- Pizza e Cocktail
- Pizza e Vino
- Pizza Fritta
- Pizza Freestyle (with online pre-selection)
- Pizza più larga
- Pizzaiolo più veloce
COMPETITIONS on Sunday, February 21
- Pizza Classica su forno elettrico
- Pizza Classica su forno a legna
- Pizza Napoletana Contemporanea
- Pizza Napoletana Tradizionale
- Pizza in Teglia
- Pizza in Pala
- Pizza Senza Glutine
- Pizza a sorpresa - Mystery Box
- Pizza Dessert
COMPETITIONS on Monday, February 22
- Pizza Classica su forno elettrico
- Pizza Classica su forno a legna
- Pizza Napoletana Contemporanea
- Pizza Napoletana Tradizionale
- Pizza in Teglia
- Pizza in Pala
- Pizza in Pala Scrocchiarella
- Pizza e Birra
- Pizza Tonda al Matterello
- Pizza e Vino
- Pizza Senza Glutine
- Pizza Dessert
- Pizza a 4 mani
- Pizza a sorpresa - Mystery Box
- Pizza più larga
- Pizzaiolo più veloce
COMPETITIONS on Tuesday, February 23
- Pizza Classica su forno elettrico
- Pizza Classica su forno a legna
- Pizza Napoletana Contemporanea
- Pizza Napoletana Tradizionale
- Pizza in Teglia
- Pizza in Pala
- Pizza e Cocktail
- Pizza Fritta
- Pizza Senza Glutine
- Pizza Dessert
- Pizza a 4 mani
- Pizza Freestyle
OVENS
WOOD-FIRED OVENS
This type of oven is available for the following competitions:
- Pizza Classica
- Pizza Napoletana Tradizionale
- Pizza Fritta
- Pizza Tonda al Matterello
- Pizza e Vino
ELECTRIC OVENS
This type of oven is available for the following competitions:
- Pizza in Teglia
- Pizza Senza Glutine
- Pizza Napoletana Contemporanea
- Pizza a 4 mani
- Pizza e Cocktail
- Pizza a sorpresa - Mystery Box
- Pizza Dessert
- Pizza e Birra
- Pizza in Pala
- Pizza in Pala Scrocchiarella
- Pizza Classica
- Pizza al Metro
REGISTRATION
Registration is open now and will close once all spots are filled and, in any case, by 31/01/2027.
During registration, each competitor may choose the type of competition to take part in, selecting the preferred day and time slot.
The chosen time slot is – in any case – to be considered indicative, as the organization cannot foresee any delays caused by force majeure.
Any dispute in this regard will not be considered.
You can register online by visiting www.pizzasenzafrontiere.com and filling in the form completely.
The procedure involves these steps:
1) select the competition
2) select the day and time slot of interest from the drop-down menu
3) enter the competitor's details
4) make the payment to validate the registration
The registration is considered valid for all purposes only upon completion of the payment procedure by credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal or bank transfer.
The competitor will receive an e-mail after the payment has been processed, sent by Pizza Senza Frontiere - campionato@ristorazioneitalianamagazine.it, confirming full participation in the competition.
The participation fee is set at 160 euros + VAT per competition, except for special offers, with the exception of the "Pizza a 4 mani" competition, whose fee is 240 euros + VAT (a single payment for two competitors).
Registration is deemed completed only after payment. Payment for competitions by "Bank Transfer" must be made within 7 days, otherwise the order will be cancelled.
Each competitor may register for a MAX of 3 BAKING COMPETITIONS, chosen from the categories listed below: Pizza in Teglia, Pizza in Pala, Pizza in Pala Scrocchiarella, Pizza Tonda al Matterello, Mystery Box, Pizza Classica, Pizza Napoletana Tradizionale, Pizza Napoletana Contemporanea, Pizza Senza Glutine, Pizza a 4 mani, Pizza Dessert, Pizza Fritta, Pizza e Cocktail, Pizza e Birra, Pizza e Vino.
ThePizza Freestyle, Pizzaiolo più veloce and Pizza più larga competitions are not included in the count of max 3 competitions (by way of example: a pizza maker may register for the Pizza Classica competition, the Pizza in Teglia and Pizza in Pala competitions as well as Freestyle, thus bringing the total number of their competitions to 4).
P.S. To be considered valid, registrations for multiple competitions must allow at least 2 time slots of leeway between one competition and the next. Should it be necessary, it will be up to the organizer to move some competitions in order to facilitate their smooth running.
You may request a refund of the amount paid by cancelling your registration, sending an e-mail to campionato@ristorazioneitalianamagazine.it no later than 15/12/2026.
ATTENTION
For the "Pizza a 4 mani" specialty, the registration must be carried out by the "pizza maker" competitor, who will complete the procedure with the relevant payment; during the registration procedure it will be necessary to indicate, under "Additional information", the details of the teammate (chef), specifying first and last name.
ENTRANCE TO THE FAIR
The recommended entrance to the "Beer&Food Attraction" fair for competitors is SOUTH.
Given the high turnout at the event and the likely queues due to traffic, parking and access at the ticket office, it is recommended to arrive well in advance (allow approximately 1 hour).
Pizza Senza Frontiere - World Pizza Champion Games takes place in hall B1.
To access Beer&Food Attraction, you must have an entrance ticket. In the weeks before the event, all competitors will be sent an invitation to register on the Fair's portal and download the strictly personal ticket, which must be presented in paper or digital form at the entrance. The ticket is included in the price of the competition.
CHECK-IN
Participants must report to the secretariat according to the following time slots:
- from 8:00 to 9:00 for those competing between 10:00 and 12:00
- from 9:00 to 10:30 for those competing between 12:00 and 14:00
- from 10:30 to 12:00 for those competing between 14:00 and 16:00
At the secretariat, competitors must confirm their presence and collect their competition number.
Competitors who report late to check-in will incur a penalty of:
- 15 points if they arrive within 1 hour late
- 30 points within the second hour late
- 50 points beyond 2 hours late
In case of delay, the possibility to compete is not guaranteed. Latecomers who report to the secretariat after 13:30 on Sunday 21 and Monday 22 February will not be able to compete for any reason. On Tuesday 23 February no delays are allowed: competitors who report beyond the established times will not be able to compete for any reason.
For the Pizza Freestyle competition, competitors must send a video of one of their performances by 15/01/2027 via WhatsApp to the number +393928561340. The videos received will be viewed and evaluated by a jury of experts. The 3 competitors who achieve the highest score will be contacted and will gain access to the final competition, which will take place in Rimini on February 22, at 17:00. There is no participation fee for this competition. On the day of the competition, each competitor will have 3 minutes to perform. Dough prepared personally is required; the use of a rubber disc is not allowed.
COMPETITION AREA ACCESS
All competition participants must strictly report to the "Competition Area Access" desk near the Dough Area 30 minutes before the selected time slot, to collect the pass to access the competition station. The exact time to report to the Competition Area Access will be communicated at the secretariat upon check-in. Competitors who have registered for multiple competitions must report to the desk as many times as the number of competitions they intend to do, following the same rules.
PREPARATION AREA
To take part in the competition, it is strongly recommended to arrive on the day of the competition with the dough already prepared. The organization will nonetheless provide a space for preparing and storing products for those who need it. The space will be equipped with mixers, sinks, refrigerators and support and work benches. Standard utensils (knife, spatulas, spoon) will also be provided. Other special tools must be brought by each competitor.
The dough preparation area is available:
- Saturday, February 20, 2027 from 11:00 to 17:00 (only for those competing on Sunday, February 21, 2027)
- on competition days from 10:00 to 17:00 with limited and controlled access, giving priority to those who are due to compete shortly. It is recommended to bring ingredients as ready as possible for reasons of hygiene and reduced timing.
Each competitor may bring 1 assistant who, however, may not take part in the preparation and baking of the pizza.
INGREDIENTS AND DOUGHS
Each competitor must bring all the ingredients to top their own pizza, with the exception of the "Pizza a sorpresa - Mystery box" competition, in which the products will be supplied by the organizers.
Each competitor will be responsible for their own doughs and ingredients and, at the end of their competition, must take away both the leftover ingredients and doughs. Stations must always be left clean. Anyone who does not comply with these provisions will be disqualified with no possibility of appeal.
ATTIRE
Competitors may wear their own t-shirts, jackets, aprons and anything else, provided they do not display advertising for companies or their sponsors. Shirts and jackets bearing the logo/name of one's own venue are permitted.
COMPETITION TYPES
PIZZA IN TEGLIA
Each competitor must bring their own baking tray. The permitted formats are 60x40, 60x20 or square. Double baking is allowed provided it is carried out within the time set for the competition (30 continuous minutes). Proofing in the tray is also allowed (subject to agreement with the oven judges, to be requested by 31/01/2027 by calling +39 0421761247), as well as presenting the pizza "baciata".
PIZZA IN PALA
Each competitor must bring their own peel. The length of the pizze in pala is at the competitor's discretion. Double baking is allowed provided it is carried out within the time set for the competition (20 continuous minutes). Preparing a pizza cut and filled like a sandwich is not allowed.
PIZZA IN PALA SCROCCHIARELLA
Each competitor must bring their own peel. The length of the pizze in pala Scrocchiarella is at the competitor's discretion, but it cannot be round. Double baking is allowed provided it is carried out within the time set for the competition (20 continuous minutes). Preparing a pizza cut and filled like a sandwich is not allowed. For this competition it is essential to use the Mix Scrocchiarella to prepare the dough.
PIZZA A SORPRESA - MYSTERY BOX
The preparation of a classic or Neapolitan pizza, with any dough, will be allowed. Each competitor will be assigned a mystery box containing the ingredients to compete with. The competitor will be free to use all the ingredients provided or only a part of them, at their own discretion. Induction plates will be available for preparations. Pans and other special tools must be brought by each competitor.
PIZZA SENZA GLUTINE
Pizza Senza Glutine is the one made with gluten-free ingredients.
PIZZA TONDA AL MATTERELLO
Each competitor must bring their own rolling pin; its use is mandatory.
PIZZA DESSERT
Pizza Dessert means a plate pizza with a sweet or savory dough, paired with a sweet topping and/or fruit.
PIZZA CLASSICA
Pizza Classica means the round plate pizza, cooked directly on the oven floor.
The competition can be done either on a wood-fired oven or an electric oven; the choice must be indicated by selecting the appropriate product at the time of purchase. It is not possible to purchase both types of competition.
PIZZA NAPOLETANA TRADIZIONALE
This category includes all types of Neapolitan or Neapolitan-style pizza with a hydration of up to a maximum of 60% that are made by baking in a wood-fired oven at a temperature above 400°.
PIZZA NAPOLETANA CONTEMPORANEA
This category includes all types of Neapolitan or Neapolitan-style pizza with a hydration above 60% that are made by baking in an electric oven at a temperature of approximately 350°/380°.
PIZZA A 4 MANI
This competition requires the preparation of a classic pizza. A pizza maker and a professional cook take part, and the cook will be required to fill in a self-declaration certifying that they work as a cook. The pizza maker will mainly handle the dough and baking, while the cook will handle the recipe and the ingredients to be used. The preparation of the ingredients should preferably be carried out in view of the judges.
Induction plates will be available for preparations. Pans and other special tools must be brought by each competitor.
PIZZA FRITTA
Pizza Fritta can mean both the filled calzone and the fried pizza, then finished in the oven, which has a golden and glossy appearance.
The frying station will be provided by the organization, including the cooking oil.
PIZZA E BIRRA
The competitor will present a classic plate pizza or a Neapolitan pizza paired with a beer of their choice from Amarcord: Lager - Gradisca, Pilsner, Red Ale - Volpina, Bianca. Upon registration, the competitor will receive a tasting kit containing the description and a bottle of all the beers made available, so as to have the chance to taste them and decide which one to use. For this competition, the support of an assistant is recommended, to collect the beer and glasses at the Amarcord station, bring everything to the judges' table and return the material at the end of the performance. For this competition, an additional judge is provided, dedicated exclusively to evaluating the pairing of the pizza with the chosen beer.
PIZZA E VINO
The competitor will present a classic plate pizza or a Neapolitan pizza paired with a wine of their choice. For this competition, the support of an assistant is recommended, to bring the wine and glasses to the judges' table and to collect them from the judges' table at the end of the performance. For this competition, an additional judge is provided, dedicated exclusively to evaluating the wine and its pairing.
PIZZA E COCKTAIL
The competitor will present a classic plate pizza or a Neapolitan pizza paired with a cocktail of their choice. For this competition, the support of a barman/assistant is allowed, to make the cocktails and bring the glasses to the judges' table, as well as to collect them at the end of the performance. The cocktail must be prepared within the 10 minutes of the competition. For this competition, an additional judge is provided, dedicated exclusively to evaluating the cocktail and its pairing.
PIZZA FREESTYLE
To take part in this competition, you must send a video of one of your performances via WhatsApp to the number +39 3928561340 by 15/01/2027. A jury of experts will evaluate all the videos received, assigning a score. The three competitors whose video receives the highest votes will gain free access to the competition final. Each competitor who has passed the video selection must use the dough provided by the organization and must have with them the chosen backing track, previously sent by e-mail. The performance time is set at a maximum of 3 minutes. The jury's voting will be open.
PIZZAIOLO PIÙ VELOCE
The competition consists of stretching out 5 dough discs as quickly as possible. The dough balls (200 g) will be provided by the organization, the same for all competitors.
The test will be timed from the competition judge's start signal until the moment when all 5 discs completely cover the designated 30 cm control areas.
If the discs do not completely cover the control nets or have holes, the competitor will be invited by the judge to stretch the disc until the required characteristics are achieved and to close any holes. Only at this point will the judge stop the timer.
PIZZA PIÙ LARGA
The competition consists of stretching a dough disc by hand as wide as possible.
The 500 g dough ball will be provided by the organization. At the competition judge's start signal, the competitor will have 5 minutes to complete the exercise. The disc must not have holes.
The last 10 seconds, which will be counted down by the judges, will be used to arrange the dough in the best possible way and make any repairs.
At the end of the 5 minutes, the judges will check the measurements exactly.
COMPETITION TIMINGS
The competition time granted to the competitor, running from the moment they place their products on the bench to the moment they present the pizza to the judges, is:
- 30 minutes for Pizza in Teglia
- 20 minutes for Pizza in Pala
- 20 minutes for Pizza in Pala Scrocchiarella
- 15 minutes for Pizza a 4 mani
- 15 minutes for Pizza a sorpresa - Mystery Box
- 12 minutes for Pizza Senza Glutine
- 12 minutes for Pizza Dessert
- 10 minutes for Pizza Tonda al Matterello
- 10 minutes for Pizza Classica
- 10 minutes for Pizza Napoletana Tradizionale
- 10 minutes for Pizza Napoletana Contemporanea
- 10 minutes for Pizza e Birra
- 10 minutes for Pizza e Cocktail
- 10 minutes for Pizza e Vino
- 10 minutes for Pizza Fritta
BONUSES AND PENALTIES
The first competitor for each specialty (with the exception of the acrobatic and skill competitions) will be granted a bonus of 20 points.
Penalties are provided in case of exceeding the times set for preparing the pizzas, described above, as follows:
- 10 points up to 1 minute late
- 20 points between 1 and 2 minutes late
- 30 points over 2 minutes late
No trial runs are allowed; only 1 pizza dough ball may be used.
JURY AND SCORING
Each competition judge will evaluate the pizzas by giving a score ranging from 1 to 100 for each of the 3 evaluation categories. The pizzas will be evaluated based on:
- baking
- taste/pairing of ingredients
- appearance of the pizza
The oven judge will give a score from 1 to 100 regarding dexterity/cleanliness/manual skill/way of working etc... which will be added to the score of the judges at the tables.
For the "Pizza e Birra", "Pizza e Cocktail" and "Pizza e Vino" competitions, an additional judge is provided, dedicated to evaluating the pairing, who will give a vote from 1 to a maximum of 300.
The jury's decision is final. Disputes and appeals through photographic, video or any other kind of evidence are not allowed.
Any complaints may be submitted to the organization through written communication only after the end of the Championship and, in any case, no later than 15 days from its conclusion. Acceptance of the complaint does not, however, imply a review of the score given by the jury.
The evaluation sheets may be viewed by the competitor solely and exclusively at the Organizer's premises, by appointment.
SPECIAL PRIZES
Among all those registered, the best in the following sub-categories will be awarded:
- Pizza in rosa (woman with the highest score in any of the competitions, excluding the skill competitions).
- Pizzachef emergente (competitor under 30 - born after January 1, 1996 - with the highest score in any of the competitions, excluding the skill competitions).
- Re delle pizze romane (competitor registered for the 3 Roman pizza competitions - Teglia, Pala, Tonda al Matterello - who has achieved the best result by adding the scores of the 3 competitions).
The world champion of each of the categories
- Pizza in Teglia
- Pizza in Pala
- Pizza in Pala Scrocchiarella
- Pizza a 4 mani
- Pizza a sorpresa - Mystery box
- Pizza Classica (regardless of the type of oven used)
- Pizza Napoletana (the highest score between the two specialties will be taken)
- Pizza Tonda al Matterello
- Pizza Dessert
- Pizza Senza Glutine
will earn the right to access the 2027 televised final of the talent show "Master Pizza Champion", now in its twelfth edition.
CODE OF ETHICS
Pizza Senza Frontiere - World Pizza Champion Games is organized pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001 and a Code of Ethics and disciplinary code of conduct.
ATTENTION
The organization reserves the right to modify these regulations in order to make further improvements. It is advisable to review the final version of the regulations, which may be modified at the latest by 31/01/2027.
The event organization reserves, exclusively, the advertising and image rights concerning the participants of each competition category without time limits, as well as the use of photographic and video material and anything else, with no charges or obligations towards the participants themselves.