CubingUSA Nationals 2019

We're pleased to announce that Rubik's Presents CubingUSA Nationals 2019 will be held August 1-4, 2019 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland!

CubingUSA Nationals 2019 will be the 15th US National Championship. Each year, the competition brings together hundreds of the top American speedcubers, as well as many international competitors, for a fun weekend of solving puzzles.

Thanks to Rubik's Brand Ltd. for their generous sponsorship, and to TheCubicle for providing the prize pool. See prize details below.

Nationals is the largest and most professional speedcubing competition in the USA each year, brought to you by a dedicated team of volunteers who work year-round to support our community.

(CubingUSA is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization, and we are looking for volunteer Board Members and Software Developers. If you're interested in working with us, please email: positions@cubingusa.org)

CubingUSA Nationals 2019 Logo

info Key Facts

calendar_month Dates: August 1-4, 2019
location_on Location: Baltimore, Maryland
location_city Venue: Baltimore Convention Center

calendar_month Key Dates

  • February 15: Registration opens
  • June 1: Cancellation 50% refund deadline
  • June 26: Deadline for qualifying times
  • June 30: Last day to modify registration
  • August 1-4: 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. Spectators do not need to register.
calendar_month Start: February 15, 6:00 PM EST
payments Cost: $120 for competitors
person Limit: 1100 competitors
schedule Qualifying Times: See events page.
You can get a 50% refund for cancelling until the refund deadline, after which we will no longer give refunds.

trophy Sponsors and Prizes

  • Thanks to Rubik's Brand Ltd. for their generous sponsorship, and to TheCubicle for providing a total prize pool of $25,050!
  • 3x3 Speedsolve:
    First Place: $3,000
    Second Place: $1,500
    Third Place: $1,000
  • Other Events:
    First Place: $600
    Second Place: $350
    Third Place: $200
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, Rubik's Brand Ltd., Cubicle Enterprises LLC and their affiliates 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.