For the 2nd year on the show floor, the Pizza Tomorrow Summit Pavilion, will feature the California Pizza Challenge (CPC), sponsored by REAL California Milk, celebrating the state’s long-standing excellence in cheese production. Hosted by the U.S. Pizza Team, the CPC includes four culinary competitions showcasing California cheese; and four Pizza Athletic categories, adding fun and flair to the floor. Join us on Monday, August 4 for Pizza in the Pan, Young Pizza Maker, Fastest Pizza Maker, Freestyle Acrobatics,  Awards.

PIZZA in the PAN: Must yield at least 6 pieces and feature at least 1 cheese produced in California. Competitors will have 30 minutes from first touch to hands off. Winner of this category will compete in the Secret Basket Face-Off against Traditional for the grand prize of a trip to compete in international competition in 2026, courtesy of the USPT & their Gold Sponsor, REAL California Milk.

YOUNG PIZZA MAKER CHALLENGE: The industries next generation of pizza makers will get to square off in their age division (14-17) to see who has the chops to be the next big pizza master. Category will be Non-Traditional, so anything goes as far as toppings.

Fastest Pie Maker: Competitor will stretch out five 10 oz. dough balls as fast as possible to cover 10″ screens. Dough must cover the entire screen to be counted.

Individual Freestyle Acrobatics: Spin it to win it! The victor of this event earns a trip to Orlando Nov. 11-13, 2025 to compete for a the grand prize of a ticket to compete in an international pizza competition in 2026.