High Times Cannabis Cup
The world’s most iconic cannabis competition
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Join us February 7th
For our awards event!
High Times NY Cannabis Cup Awards Night
February 7th, 2026
Hosted at SONY HALL, NYC
Join us as we host the first-ever NY Cannabis Cup Awards Night, celebrating the NY Cannabis Cup winners and a 50th Anniversary Tribute to High Times. A full evening created for participating sponsors, competing brands, retail partners, and now, access to our New York People’s Choice judges.
Estimated Times:
8:00–10:00 PM – Bob Marley Greatest Hits Set by CCB
10:00–11:00 PM – NY Cannabis Cup Awards Show
11:00 PM – Special Performance
12:00 AM – After Party / DJ Set
Enjoy High Times all night Long..
• Bob Marley greatest-hits set performed by NYC reggae icons CCB
• Watch New York brands take home the first-ever NY Cannabis Cup trophies
• A special live performance following the awards
• After Party / DJ Set to close out the night
JUDGE KITS
Retailers
Competitors
HOW IT WORKS
CUP CATEGORIES
Indica Flower
Sativa Flower
Hybrid Flower
Pre-Rolls
Infused Pre-Rolls
Distillate Vape Pens & Carts
Non-Distiliate Vape Pens & Carts
Edibles: Gummies
Edibles: Beverages
JUDGING PROCESS
- Customers purchase a Judge Kit in-store.
- Each kit includes sealed entries and a judge card with a unique code.
- Judges log in to the Cannabis Cup Judging Portal to rate appearance, aroma, flavor, effect and overall experience.
- Scores are submitted digitally and directly determine the winners.
- Judging is open to anyone 21 and over until January 24.
High Times NY Cannabis Cup Awards Night
February 7th, 2026
Hosted at SONY HALL, NYC
Join us as we host the first-ever NY Cannabis Cup Awards Night, celebrating the NY Cannabis Cup winners and a 50th Anniversary Tribute to High Times. A full evening created for participating sponsors, competing brands, retail partners, and now, access to our New York People’s Choice judges.
Estimated Times:
8:00–10:00 PM – Bob Marley Greatest Hits Set by CCB
10:00–11:00 PM – NY Cannabis Cup Awards Show
11:00 PM – Special Performance
12:00 AM – After Party / DJ Set
Enjoy High Times all night Long..
• Bob Marley greatest-hits set performed by NYC reggae icons CCB
• Watch New York brands take home the first-ever NY Cannabis Cup trophies
• A special live performance following the awards
• After Party / DJ Set to close out the night
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
EMERALD SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSOR
GENERAL SPONSORS
INTAKE PARTNER
LAB PARTNER
2025 TIMELINE:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14:
JUDGE KITS AVAILABLE ACROSS THE STATE OF NEW YORK
NOVEMBER 14 – JANUARY 24:
JUDGING TIMEFRAME
JANUARY 24:
JUDGING DEADLINE
FEBRUARY 7:
AWARDS SHOW + WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!
PLEASE EMAIL COMPETITION@HIGHTIMES.COM TO INQUIRE.
The DOPE Award
At the High Times Cannabis Cup New York, the DOPE Award honors one person who truly embodies what it means to be dope in a dope world: someone pushing cannabis culture forward with vision, integrity, creativity, and love for the plant and the people around it.
