From September 15th to 17th, CSWC and Club Mareva will be at Intertabac, the world’s largest international cigar fair and an official global partner of CSWC. They warmly invite all partners and guests to stop by their booth to enjoy cigars and the unique Mareva experience. The Cigar Smoking World Championship and Club Mareva are proud to present themselves at the largest international cigar fair, Intertabac 2026, which will take place from September 15 to 17 in Dortmund, Germ

The CSWC organization revealed the full list of results for the 2026 Grand Final. They only included times from 00:05 minutes onward, as competitors with lower times in the grand final were mostly affected by technical challenges. It is absolutely amazing to see the outcome in the first 13 places this year—it shocked everyone. Why? Because not a single top favorite to win the GF by Oliva 2026 made it, with former world champions like Hauke Walter, defending world champion Tom

With puffs that literally made the difference, seconds and moments of right and wrong decisions, unpredictable turnovers, and penalty minutes that shocked the grand finalists, here is the list of the elite: World Smokers Elite – Top 10 of the Grand Final 2026.

For the first time in 17 years of CSWC history, the UK has produced the best of the best, the 2026 season’s world champion – Mr. George Stansfield.

Every year, the Cigar Smoking World Championship crowns a champion. But in 2026, the crown comes with something more: a prize pool so exclusive, so unique, that it stands in the history of cigar culture. At the heart of this year’s rewards is an experience that money alone cannot buy — a 24-hour, all-inclusive voyage on Kornario, a 48-meter sailing yacht valued at more than €89,000 per week rent only. For one day and night, the World Champion and a companion will live in pure

The stage is set: the official cigar for the 2026 CSWC Grand Final — the Oliva CSWC cigar will be under strict control The Oliva Mareva, crafted exclusively for CSWC, is more than a cigar. It is the great equalizer — the same leaf, the same blend, the same challenge placed in the hands of every competitor. But cigars, like champions, are living things. They respond to their environment. A single percentage point of humidity can change the pace, the draw, the burn — and in a

At the CSWC Grand Final, anything can happen. It’s the ultimate race of fire against time—a mental battle where every puff counts and makes a difference. All the excitement and drama will be captured and shared with everyone, whether watching in person or via live stream, by three special gentlemen. Expect plenty of drama, sudden turnovers, heartbreaking disappointments, and racing hearts. This is an environment that will keep competitors constantly on edge. It is a mental fi

Everything is set for a night when the cigar world and community across the globe can watch their very own sporting event – the Oliva Grand Final 2026, live on TV. Get ready! The final slow smoking race is going live—after a thrilling qualification season that brought champions from around the globe together in one grand arena for the ultimate test: the longest burn and the last puff to crown the 2026 World Champion. This year’s official Grand Final commentators will be annou

One competition. One champion. One ring. The hardest achievement in the cigar community world. Every year, thousands of competitors across the globe step into the arena of the Cigar Smoking World Championship by Oliva Cigars.They train, they sacrifice hours, they master patience, precision, and control. Each of them shares the same dream — to become the slowest smoker on earth. But only one succeeds. And for that one competitor, there is a prize unlike any other: the CSWC Wor

Every great sport has its ultimate symbol of glory. In football, it is the World Cup. In tennis, it is Wimbledon’s golden trophies. In the Cigar Smoking World Championship, it is the CSWC World Champion Trophy — a masterpiece of tradition, prestige, and history. Legends and the CSWC World Champion Trophy - symbols of passion, striving for perfection, and the will to conquer the world while leaving an indelible mark on global cigar history. For the past 16 years, this trophy h

It was the perfect showdown proving that CSWC is a true sport—not always predictable, and always featuring new names in the fight for the throne. In Denmark, CSWC legend—in organization terms—Mr. Jesper Petersen organized again a fabulous final event of the Danish competition. Of course, Nick Shwanley, the unbeaten champion of recent years, was the favorite again, but his time scenario was different this time. A full lounge of competitors brought a fierce battle, and the resu