High Times Cannabis Cup New Jersey 2026
High Times Cannabis Cup
| Status | Confirmed |
| Full Name | High Times Cannabis Cup |
| 2026 Date | May 1, 2026 (NJ Awards Show) |
| Frequency | Multiple regional events per year |
| Location | Atlantic City Boardwalk (NJ edition) |
| Organizer | High Times |
| Website | cannabiscup.com |
About the 2026 NJ Cannabis Cup
The 2026 edition marks the first-ever New Jersey Cannabis Cup, bringing the most famous cannabis competition in the world to one of the country's newest legal markets. The Awards Show is confirmed for May 1, 2026 on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
People's Choice Format
The modern Cannabis Cup uses a People's Choice judging model. Thousands of consumers purchase official judge kits, evaluate the entries at home, and submit scores. Winners are announced at the live awards ceremony.
2026 NJ Cup Schedule
- March 25 – April 20: Judge kits on sale at 39 dispensaries statewide across New Jersey
- Kit pricing: $100–$300 depending on category and contents
- May 1, 2026: Awards Show on the Atlantic City Boardwalk
Competition Categories
- Indica Flower
- Sativa Flower
- Hybrid Flower
- Concentrates (multiple subcategories)
- Vape Cartridges
- Edibles
- Pre-Rolls
About the Cannabis Cup
The Cannabis Cup was founded in 1988 in Amsterdam by High Times magazine, making it one of the longest-running cannabis events in the world. Today it operates as a series of regional events in legal U.S. markets. Additional state editions for 2026 (Michigan, California, etc.) are expected but not yet announced.
A Cannabis Cup win remains one of the most recognized accolades in the cannabis industry, and winning brands use the distinction prominently in their marketing.