CubingUSA

Rubik's WCA North American Championship 2026

We're pleased to announce that CubingUSA will be hosting the Rubik's WCA North American Championship 2026 on July 2-5, 2026 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina!

This competition will be the WCA's third North American Championship, and the nineteenth US National Championship. Each year, CubingUSA hosts a major competition bringing together hundreds of the top American speedcubers. We are pleased to welcome competitors from other North American countries, and the rest of the world, for the second North American Championship held in the US.

This competition is brought to you by a dedicated team of volunteers who work year-round to support our community.

info Key Facts

calendar_month Dates: July 2-5, 2026
location_on Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
location_city Venue: Raleigh Convention Center

calendar_month Key Dates

  • January 7-14: Early Registration
  • January 21: Registration Opens
  • May 19: Deadline for qualifying times
  • May 19: Cancellation 50% refund deadline
  • May 29: Last day to modify registration
  • July 2-5: Competition!

edit Registration

Registration will take place on the WCA website. There are qualifying times in all events; you must qualify in at least one event to register.
calendar_month Early Registration: January 7 — January 14
calendar_month Standard Registration: January 21 — May 29
payments Registration cost: $150 for competitors
payments Spectator tickets: Each competitor will receive 1 free spectator tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased for $25 until May 1, 2026; price increases after. Limited quantity available. Available on Ticketor.
person Limit: 1200 competitors
schedule Qualifying Times: See qualifying page.
You can get a 50% refund for cancelling until the refund deadline, after which we will no longer give refunds.

handshake Sponsors

  • Huge thanks for our generous sponsors!

trophy Past Champions

Past North American Champions

Past National Champions
Notice of Filming and Photography: Please note that filming and photography will take place at the event. By entering the event premises, you acknowledge that you have been informed you may be photographed and recorded for media to be used in any format for any purpose worldwide in perpetuity by CubingUSA, the WCA, and their partners and representatives. Further, by your presence, you grant permission for your likeness and voice to be included therein without compensation, credit, or other consideration. If you do not wish to be photographed, recorded, or appear under these conditions, you should not enter the event premises.