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GOSHEN, IN
APRIL 04
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Details: Let's Keep Goshen on the Map!.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Entry Fee: $50
Registration Deadline: 4/1/2026. Can pay at the door. Limited to 50 players.
Location: Silverwood Mennonite Church
Address: 1745 W Lincoln Ave, Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: (574) 533-1922
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Don Rathberger5029 W 31st Place, Cicero, IL 60804(312) 446-4842
Dinesh Rajangam (312) 446-4842
Accessible to the disabled.
NEW YORK, NY
APRIL 04
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Scrabble in the Village.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $100
Registration Deadline: 4/2/2026. See flyer for electronic payment options.
Location: NYU Changemaker Center
Address: 12 Washington Place, New York, NY 10003
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kurt Davies75 E 21st Street - Apt 1A, Brooklyn, NY 11226(919) 265-4206
Accessible to the disabled.
Please bring equipment, including boards, tiles, and clocks.
SCARSDALE, NY
APRIL 05
Westchester Wages Word Wars.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:30 A.M.10 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Limited to 12 players.
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 600 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: 4/4/2026.
Location: Private Residence in Scarsdale
Address: Address provided to registrants, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Mack Meller 845) 208-1504
Eric Goldstein (516) 521-2470
BRUNSWICK - PURPLE & GREEN, OH
APRIL 11-12
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The Purple and Green.
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Sat. night activities include WORDSTOCK (music trivia / Scrabble end games), Scrabble-parody karaoke, & informal games.
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
NWL & Collins (5-point per word penalty - minimum of 4 players needed).
Details: "Zap" Pairings - Modified round-robin groups of 12-20.
Entry Fee: $80
Limited to 64 players. Fee increases to $90 if received after 4/2. $100 cash-only at the door if space available.
Details: Please check in by 9:15. Be sure to dress in purple and/or green!.
Location: Comfort Suites Brunswick - Cleveland SW
Address: 1464 Town Center Blvd, Brunswick, OH 44212
Phone: (330) 558-9961
Hotel Rate: $169 + tax for suite if reserved by 3/12 - see flyer for details
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Daniel Stock1168 N Jefferson St Unit 26, Medina, OH 44256(330) 952-1832
Joyce Stock  
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
Details: All attendees are requested to be fully vaccinated for COVID and flu per medical recommendations.
RALEIGH-DURHAM, NC
APRIL 12
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Scrabble Mini Tournament.
Details: (919) 381-5222.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday12:30 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NWL.
Entry Fee: $15
Limited to 18 players. Register/refund by Friday, April 10. No walk-ins. If this is your first tourney, the registration fee is waived - just pay $15 NASPA membership fee.
Details: Please note that this venue is a business selling beverage. Please support the business. Outside snacks are allowed, but NO OUTSIDE DRINKS. Dogs may be present.
Location: Moon Dog Meadery
Address: 1104 Broad Street Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (919) 381-5222
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Lisa Perry (984) 212-0436
There is a staircase to enter the venue.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
APRIL 12
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Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $20
See flyer for details.
Location: Saluhall San Francisco
Address: 945 Market St - 2nd Floor - San Franciso, CA 94103
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De Guzman (415) 579-3372
Accessible to the disabled.
regis at door; meet at lower level food court; seating near izzy & wooks.
WILMINGTON, DE
APRIL 17-19
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First State Scrabble Spring Championship.
Open Rated Tournament
Friday7:30 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5-point per word challenge - also WESPA-rated - minimum of 8 players).
Details: Gibsonization based on 600 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $125
Registration Deadline: 04/16/2026. Limited to 62 players.
Location: Bridge Studio of Delaware
Address: 1403 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Hotel Rate: See Flyer - $149/night - https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/delawarescrabbleovernightaccommodations/
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Richard Popper (302) 562-8758
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
AUBURN, AL
APRIL 24-26
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(MEGA-) F.E.S.T. #20.
Details: 5 Tournaments in Total - Early Bird - Main Event - Night Bird 1 - Late Bird - Night Bird 2.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday6:00 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 4/23/26. Limited to 32 players.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 4/23/26. Limited to 32 players.
Night Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday6:00 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 4/23/26. Limited to 32 players.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 4/23/26. Limited to 32 players.
Night Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday6:00 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 4/23/26. Limited to 32 players.
Location: Auburn Univ. Draughton Library - Atrium
Address: 231 Mell St, Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger  
Accessible to the disabled.
METAIRIE, LA
APRIL 25
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 1000 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $45
Registration Deadline: 4/22/2026.
Location: Eastbank Regional Library
Address: 4747 West Napoleon Ave, Metairie, LA 70001
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Austin Shin  
Lindsay Shin  
Accessible to the disabled.
MONTREAL, QC, CAN
APRIL 25
Open Rated Tournament
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 600 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $30 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 4/242026.
Location: Slboire Notre Dame
Address: 3734 Rue Notre Dame Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H4C 1P7
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Josh Sokol  
NORTHAMPTON SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT, MA
APRIL 25
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NASPA Word List.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday1:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Entry Fee: $20
Must pay by deadline - April 20 - to guarantee playing spot. See website for payment details.
Location: Pathways Common House
Address: 25 Mountain Laurel Path Florence , MA 01062
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Ben Greenwood  
Accessible to the disabled.
PRINCETON, NJ
APRIL 25
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 04/23/26.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
SOUTH LYON, MI
APRIL 25
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $50
Deadline for registration is April 11. After April 11 entry fee is 60.00. No walk-ins.
Details: Maximum of 30 players.
Location: South Lyon First Methodist Church
Address: 640 S. Lafayette Ave., South Lyon, MI 48178
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jeff Fiszbein8390 Mallard Crossing(248) 310-4257
Jason Idalski  
Accessible to the disabled.
Players should be vaxxed for COVID, in best interest of fellow players' health. Any masking/restrictions per CDC at time of event.
MONTREAL, QC, CAN
APRIL 26
Open Rated Tournament
SundayNoon6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 600 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $30 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 4/25/2026.
Location: Slboire Notre Dame
Address: 3734 Rue Notre Dame Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H4C 1P7
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Josh Sokol  
SARASOTA, FL
APRIL 26
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Sarasota Spring Fling.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:15 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
Limited to 24 players. Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 4/23/2026.
Details: Confirm registration with Jennifer Tomlinson via email, text, or phone call.
Location: Oakwood Manor Clubhouse
Address: 3330 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34237
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jennifer Tomlinson9416 Sage Ct, Sanibel, FL 33957(239) 464-7200
David Ross (248) 535-2079
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN, NY
APRIL 27
Brooklyn Evening Mini #1.
Open Rated Tournament
Monday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Format subject to change - based on registrations.
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: 4/26/2026. Limited to 16 players.
Location: Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 148 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Dan Wachtell (917) 667-6954
Kurt Davies  
Accessible to the disabled.
Located in a board game shop where other people may be playing other games - no guarantee of quiet.
Details: If you attended tournaments at Brooklyn Strategist before 2019, please note new address.
BRATTLEBORO, VT
MAY 02
The Brattling XV.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5-point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 4/25/2026. Limited to 24 players.
Details: Electronic payment in advance or cash at the door.
Location: All Souls Church
Address: 29 South St West, Brattleboro, VT 05303
Phone: (802) 254-9377
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jeffrey Nelson112 Sunny Hollow Ln, Fairfield, VT 05455(802) 862-9912
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
MAY 02
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Warm-Up in May.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Pairings based on number of players in each division.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus1000 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: 4/28/26. Limited to 20 players.
Location: Summerhill Cooperative of Eden Prairie
Address: 7610 Smetana Lane, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone: (563) 419-6951
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Mike Johnson505 Pine Crest Dr, Decorah, IA 52101(563) 419-6951
Accessible to the disabled.
ASHEVILLE, NC
MAY 02-03
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The A-1 May Days Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin
NWL & Collins (5-point challenge - WESPA rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 1000 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $125
Registration Deadline: 4/24/26. Payment via electronic payment or check.
Location: Stephens-Lee Recreation Center
Address: 30 George Washington Carver Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 713-1076
Hotel Rate: See flyer formost recent information
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
William Snoddy725 Bear Left, Asheville NC 28805(828) 713-1076
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the 2026 Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
ALEXANDRIA, VA
MAY 03
NASPA Word List and Collins.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $35
There is a limit of 48 participants.
Location: AlexRenew
Address: 1800 Limerick Street. Alexandria, VA 22314
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Donna Biderman526 Gibbon Street, Alexandria, VA 2231417039665434
Accessible to the disabled.
BRATTLEBORO, VT
MAY 03
The Brattling XV.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5-point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 4/25/2026. Limited to 24 players.
Details: Electronic payment in advance or cash at the door.
Location: All Souls Church
Address: 29 South St West, Brattleboro, VT 05303
Phone: (802) 254-9377
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jeffrey Nelson112 Sunny Hollow Ln, Fairfield, VT 05455(802) 862-9912
MANHATTAN, NY
MAY 03
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Open Rated Tournament
Details: Registration and breakfast at 9:00 A.M.
Sunday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 12-14 with a King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge). Minimum of 8 players for Collins.
Entry Fee: $75
Registration Deadline: Apr 28, 2026. Maximum of 72 players.
Location: The Manhattan Games Center - 6th Floor
Address: 110 East 55th St, New York, NY 10022
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056(508) 423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
AUSTIN, TX
MAY 16
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
Entry Fee: $30
Registration deadline is one day before the event.
Location: Austin Bible Church
Address: 8405 Cross Park Drive, Austin, TX 78754
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bob Bolender, Jr 512-775-5243
Accessible to the disabled.
AUSTIN, TX
MAY 17
ATX Open.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
DirDirector reserves the right to adjust pairing methods and any other tournament details for tournament operation.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 5/14/2026.
Location: Pat's Games
Address: 2308 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756
Phone: (512) 970-6578
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jim Hughes9909 Jasmine Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78726(512) 970-6578
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN, NY
MAY 18
Brooklyn Evening Mini #2.
Open Rated Tournament
Monday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Format subject to change - based on registrations.
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: 5/17/2026. Limited to 20 players.
Details: Contact Dan to register.
Location: Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 148 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kurt Davies  
Dan Wachtelldwachtell@gmail.com(917) 667-6954
Accessible to the disabled.
Located in a board game shop where other people may be playing other games - no guarantee of quiet.
Details: If you attended tournaments at Brooklyn Strategist before 2019, please note new address.
SCARSDALE, NY
MAY 22
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May Madness - Westchester Wages Word Wars.
Open Rated Tournament
Friday9:00 A.M.10 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Limited to 12 players. Double Round Robin.
Entry Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: 5/23/2026. Includes lunch and snacks.
Location: Private Residence in Scarsdale
Address: Address provided to registrants, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Goldstein (516) 521-2470
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
MAY 23
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OKC Inaugural Annual Glenda Short Memorial.
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Play starts at 9:30 - Lunch (provided by OKC Scrabble Club) after 3 games.
Saturday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Entry Fee: $40
Location: Belle Isle Metropolitan Library
Address: 5501 N. Villa Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Phone: (405) 437-8277
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Joe Gatz4400 Hemingway Dr, APT 225, Oklahoma City, OK 73118(405) 437-8277
Bryan Pepper (817) 538-7750
Accessible to the disabled.
MANHATTAN, NY
MAY 23-24
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5-point challenge - WESPA rated - minimum of 8 players).
Details: SWISS/COP Pairings if full round robin not possible.
Entry Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: 5/18/26. Includes breakfast and lunch each day.
Location: The Manhattan Games Center
Address: 110 East 55th St, New York, NY 10022
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
ELMHURST, IL
MAY 23-25
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ARDEN Cup.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:15 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:15 A.M.8 rounds
Monday9:15 A.M.4 rounds
Format is at director's discretion.
Entry Fee: $140
NASPA membership required to play. Membership may be obtained or renewed onsite. Make entry fee and membership checks payable to Marty Gabriel.
Details: Deadline for entries is May 21, 2026.
Location: Courtyard Marriott Elmhurst/Oakbrook Are
Address: 370 N Rt 83, Elmhurst IL 60126
Phone: (630)941-9444
Hotel Rate: $139 for dbl or king, $169 for king suite (special "Scrabble" rates by 4/22
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Marty Gabriel2941 Whitetail Drive,Charleston, IL 61920(217) 549-5360
Mike Johnson  
Don Rathberger  
Accessible to the disabled.
SCARSDALE, NY
MAY 25
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Westchester Wages Word Wars.
Open Rated Tournament
Monday5:00 P.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Limited to 12 players.
Entry Fee: $50
Registration Deadline: 5/24/2026.
Location: Private Residence in Scarsdale
Address: Address provided to registrants, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Goldstein (516) 521-2470
COLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP (LEXINGTON), KY
MAY 29-31
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Collegiate Scrabble Championship 2026.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday2:00 P.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Registration Deadline: 3/26/26. Entry Fee: $31.80 (includes sales tax).
Details: Limited to 30 players. Open to all NASPA members in good standing.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games plus 1000 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $106
Commuter Fee: $34
Registration Deadline: 5/27/26. Limited to 30 players. Open to all NASPA members in good standing.
Details: Current college students, including graduate/professional/medical/law/etc - will be eligible for Collegiate Championship prize.
Location: Fairfield Inn & Suites Lexington North
Address: 2100 Hackney Place, Lexington, KY 40511
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Fred Morlan  
Accessible to the disabled.
Minimum of 3 college students needed for awarding Collegiate Championship prize. College students may compete in separate division if enough entrants.
CAMBRIDGE, ON, CAN
MAY 30
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Cambridge Scrabble Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
NWL and Collins. Collins penalty 5 points per word.
Entry Fee: $60 (CAN)
Deadline for registration is May 29, 2026.
Details: Email name and lexicon choice to justchrissykes@gmail.com.
Location: Newfoundland Club
Address: 1500 Dunbar Road, Cambridge, On N1R6V3
Phone: (519) 623-6320
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Allen Pengelly  
Christopher Sykes  
Accessible to the disabled.
DURHAM, NC
MAY 30
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Open Rated Tournament
SaturdayNoon5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $15
Registration deadline is M 28 - Limited to 16 players. Registration is free if it is the player's first NASPA tournament.
Location: Pure Soul
Address: 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd Suite 1 Durham, NC 27707
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Lisa Perry (984) 212-0436
Accessible to the disabled.
PRINCETON, NJ
MAY 30
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 05/28/26.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
AUBURN, AL
MAY 30-31
F.E.S.T. #21.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Likely Round Robin - TBD by Director.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 5/28/2026. Limited to 32 players.
Details: Free registration if it's the player's 1st NASPA tournament.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.5 rounds
Likely Round Robin - TBD by Director.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 5/28/2026. Limited to 32 players.
Details: Free registration if it's the player's 1st NASPA tournament.
Location: Auburn Univ. Draughton Library - Atrium
Address: 231 Mell St., Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger  
Accessible to the disabled.
DARIEN, CT
MAY 31
Darien May Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday10:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 5/29/26. Limited to 14 players.
Details: Entry fee includes lunch - Do not bring own food - residents at venue have food allergies.
Location: Private Residence, Darien, CT 06820
Address: Address provided to registrants
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr., Bethel, CT 06801(914) 772-6535
Details: No outside food permitted.
PITTSBURGH, PA
MAY 31
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Steeltown Scrabble Showdown.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 5/29/26. $35 if payment received by 5/27 - otherwise, $45 cash at door.
Location: Green Tree Fire Hall
Address: 825 Poplar St, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Phone: (412) 580-1357
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Tom Chang (412) 580-1357
Accessible to the disabled.
TORONTO, ON, CAN
JUNE 10-24
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Toronto Club Championship.
Details: This tournament marks the end of the season of Club #3, and is primarily intended to help determine the Club Champions. Outsiders are welcome though, as long as they can commit to playing on all three nights.
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Tournament takes place on 3 consecutive Wednesdays, June 10, June 17, and June 24, 2026.
Wednesday6:45 P.M.3 rounds
Wednesday6:45 P.M.3 rounds
Wednesday6:45 P.M.3 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
Entry Fee: $25 (CAN)
Location: Earl Bales Park Seniors Building
Address: 4169 Bathurst St, Toronto, Ontario M3H 3P7
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Peters (416) 655-3420
John Chew  
Accessible to the disabled.
JOPLIN, MO
JUNE 12-14
Route 66 Rumble #8.
Details: NASPA Word List.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday1:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Entry Fee: $20
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Director reserves the right to adjust division sizes or number of rounds to best suit number of players. Director will play iff we would otherwise have an odd number of players.
Entry Fee: $100
Entry Deadline is June 8, 2026.
Location: Missouri Southern State University
Address: 3950 Newman Road Joplin, MO 64801
Phone: (417) 317-3113
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Paul MulikP O Box 805 Joplin, MO 64802(417) 317-3113
Accessible to the disabled.
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
JUNE 13
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Registration at 9 - games begin at 9:30.
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Entry Fee: $40
Location: Gruene United Methodist Church
Address: 2629 E Common St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Joe South  
Alex Rivard (Register with Alex)  
Accessible to the disabled.
CALABOGIE, ON, CAN
JUNE 13-14
CSW Calabogie Cottage Competition (CCCC).
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday1:00 P.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
Collins (5-point per word penalty - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 600 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $60 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 5/31/2026.
Location: Black Donald Lake Cottage
Address: Private Cottage - Calabogie, ON K0J 1H0
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Josh Sokol  
Jackson Smylie  
Accessible to the disabled.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
JUNE 14
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Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $20
See flyer for details.
Location: Saluhall San Francisco
Address: 945 Market St - 2nd Floor - San Franciso, CA 94103
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De Guzman (415) 579-3372
Accessible to the disabled.
regis at door; meet at lower level food court; seating near izzy & wooks.
WILMINGTON, DE
JUNE 14
event web page
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 16 players.
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 500 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $45
Registration Deadline: 6/9/2026.
Location: Richard's House
Address: To be provided to entrants - Wilmington, DE 19801
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Andy Hoang  
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN, NY
JUNE 15
Brooklyn Evening Mini #3.
Open Rated Tournament
Monday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Format subject to change - based on registrations.
Entry Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: 6/14/2026. Limited to 20 players.
Details: Contact Dan to register.
Location: Brooklyn Strategist
Address: 148 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kurt Davies  
Dan Wachtell (917) 667-6954
Accessible to the disabled.
Located in a board game shop where other people may be playing other games - no guarantee of quiet.
Details: If you attended tournaments at Brooklyn Strategist before 2019, please note new address.
KING OF PRUSSIA
JUNE 20
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Open Rated Tournament
Details: All players must be registered and paid by 9:45 AM on the morning of the event.
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Entry Fee: $35
Location: Packer Hall
Address: 966 Trinity Lane. KIng of Prussia, PA 19406
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Linda Oliva 4433408469
Accessible to the disabled.
There is an elevator available for those who want to avoid the stairs. Please contact the directors for assistance.
MEDINA, OH
JUNE 20
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Medina Tourney Benefiting the ACLU Foundation.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Limited to 16 players. One division if 12 or fewer players - 2 divisions if more.
Entry Fee: $40
$40 if you reserve spot by June 18 - otherwise, $50 at door if space available.
Details: In honor of Juneteenth weekend, all but $20 of entry fee will be donated to ACLU Foundation. You can donate $20+ to Foundation directly and provide proof to Dan as well.
Location: Home of Dan and Joyce Stock
Address: 1168 N. Jefferson St - Unit 26, Medina, OH 44256
Phone: (330) 952-1832
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Daniel Stock1168 N. Jefferson St - Unit 26, Medina, OH 44256(330) 952-1832
Joyce Stock  
Venue is a private residence, not fully handicapped accessible (one step up and non-ADA restrooms).
Details: All attendees are requested to be fully vaccinated for COVID and flu per medical recommendations.
MILWAUKIE (PORTLAND AREA), OR
JUNE 20
Open Rated Tournament
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
Entry Fee: $25
Location: Kairos United Church of Christ
Address: 4790 SE Logus Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Mike Baker (971) 258-7775
Accessible to the disabled.
NEW YORK, NY
JUNE 20
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Scrabble in the Village.
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Registration at 9 - Games begin at 9:30.
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Pairing - Rounds 1-3 - Fontes; Rounds 4-7 - Swiss; Round 8 - KOTH.
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 1000 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $100
Registration Deadline: 6/19/2026. Limited to 28 players.
Location: NYU Changemaker Center
Address: 12 Washington Place, New York, NY 10003
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kurt Davies75 E 21st Street - Apt 1A, Brooklyn, NY 11226 
Accessible to the disabled.
Please bring equipment, including boards, tiles, and clocks.
SCARSDALE, NY
JUNE 24
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Westchester Wages Word Wars.
Open Rated Tournament
Wednesday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Limited to 12 players. Format TBD based on number of players.
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 600 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $125
Registration Deadline - 6/23/26.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Wednesday5:00 P.M.6 rounds
Limited to 12 players. Format TBD based on number of players.
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 600 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $75
Registration Deadline - 6/23/26.
Location: Private Home
Address: Provided to entrants - Scarsdale, NY 10583
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Goldstein (516) 521-2470
BROOKFIELD, CT
JUNE 25
The Longest Day.
Details: NWL.
Open Rated Tournament
Thursday10:00 A.M.9 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $60
Registration deadline is June 23, 2026. Make checks payable to The Alzheimers Association.
Early Bird
3-Game Tournament
Thursday10:00 A.M.3 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $30
Registration deadline is June 23, 2026. Make checks payable to The Alzheimers Association. The tournament is 1/3 rated. Newcomers and casual play are also available.
Late Bird
3-Game Tournament
Thursday2:00 P.M.3 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $30
Registration deadline is June 23, 2026. Make checks payable to The Alzheimers Association. The tournament is 1/3 rated. Newcomers and casual play is also available.
Night Bird
3-Game Tournament
Thursday6:00 P.M.3 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $30
Registration deadline is June 23, 2026. Make checks payable to The Alzheimers Association. The tournament is 1/3 rated. Newcomers and casual play is also available.
Location: Valley Presbyterian Church
Address: 21 W Whisconier Rd, Brookfield, CT 06804 Brookfield, CT 06804
Phone: (203) 775-2624
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Drive Bethel, CT 0680119147726535
Accessible to the disabled.
All money received will be donated to The Alzheimers Association.
PRINCETON, NJ
JUNE 27
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Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 point per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 06/25/26.
Location: Princeton Forrestal Village Food Court
Address: 110 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
ST. LOUIS, MO
JUNE 27
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3rd Annual St. Louis Saturday tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6 followed by King-of-the-Hill
Limited to 24 players. Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $55
ReRegistration Deadline: 6/26/2026. Address all inquiries to Brian Summers (tournament host).
Location: Jefferson County Library - NW Branch
Address: 5680 SSR-PP, High Ridge, MO 63049
Phone: 636 677 8186
Hotel Rate: Check with Brian Summers if you need accommodation recommendations
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Paul MulikP O Box 805 Joplin, MO 64802417 317-3113
Accessible to the disabled.
AUBURN, AL
JUNE 27-28
F.E.S.T. #22.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Likely Round Robin - TBD by Director.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 6/25/2026. Limited to 32 players.
Details: Free registration if it's the player's 1st NASPA tournament.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.5 rounds
Likely Round Robin - TBD by Director.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 6/25/2026. Limited to 32 players.
Details: Free registration if it's the player's 1st NASPA tournament.
Location: Auburn Univ. Draughton Library - Atrium
Address: 231 Mell St., Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger  
Accessible to the disabled.
GATINEAU, QC, CAN
JUNE 27-28
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Canada Day Scrabble Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5-point per word penalty).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $150 (CAN)/$110 (US)
Registration Deadline: 6/18/26.
Location: The British Hotel
Address: 71, rue Principale, Gatineau, QC I9H 3L6
Phone: (819) 682-3000
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Greg Golding304 Des Forages, Gatineau, QC J9J2K3(819) 682-1283
Matthew Tunnicliffe (613) 620-7587
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
ALEXANDRIA, VA
JUNE 28
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Alexandria VA.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 6/26/26. Limited to 48 players.
Location: AlexRenew
Address: 1800 Limerick Street. Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-966-5434
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Donna Biderman526 Gibbon Street, Alexandria, VA 22314703-966-5434
Accessible to the disabled.
BROOKLYN, NY
JULY 10
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Brooklyn Evening Tournament #4.
Open Rated Tournament
Friday6:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $22
Limited to 16 players. Contact Dan to register.
Location: Priivate Home - Brooklyn, NY
Address: To be provided to entrants - Brooklyn, NY 11217
Phone: (917) 667-6954
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kurt Davies  
Dan Wachtell (917) 667-6954
2026 SPC - CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
JULY 17-23
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2026 Scrabble Players Championship.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
FridayNoon4 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated.
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 1000 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Top 2 players in NWL and Collins Div 1 after Round 28 will compete in best-of-5 playoff beginning at 10:15 A.M.
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Monday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Tuesday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Wednesday9:00 A.M.4 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 1000 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $250
Commuter Fee: $100
Registration Deadline: 6/30/26. Youth (under 18) Registration Fee: $125.
Details: Fee increases by $50 after 5/31/26 and by another $75 if registration is accepted after 6/30.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Thursday10:00 A.M.4 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 1000 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Location: Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids
Address: 350 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: 319-731-4512
Hotel Rate: $145 per night plus tax - https://book.passkey.com/e/51158906
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Art Moore  
Accessible to the disabled.
NIGHT BIRDS - CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
JULY 18-21
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Night Birds at Nationals!.
Night Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining plus 500 spread points per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Pay cash at the door - helpful, but not required, to let director know of intent to play beforehand.
Night Bird 2
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining plus 500 spread points per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Pay cash at the door - helpful, but not required, to let director know of intent to play beforehand.
Night Bird 3
Open Rated Tournament
Monday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining plus 500 spread points per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Pay cash at the door - helpful, but not required, to let director know of intent to play beforehand.
Night Bird 4
Open Rated Tournament
Tuesday7:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Gibsonization based on number of games remaining plus 500 spread points per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $20
Pay cash at the door - helpful, but not required, to let director know of intent to play beforehand.
Location: Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids
Address: 350 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger  
Accessible to the disabled.
Four separate, fully-rated, 4-game tournaments offered each night during the 2026 Scrabble Players Championship.
AUBURN, AL
JULY 25-26
F.E.S.T. #23.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Likely Round Robin - TBD by Director.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 7/23/2026. Limited to 32 players.
Details: Free registration if it's the player's 1st NASPA tournament.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.5 rounds
Likely Round Robin - TBD by Director.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 7/23/2026. Limited to 32 players.
Details: Free registration if it's the player's 1st NASPA tournament.
Location: Auburn Univ. Draughton Library - Atrium
Address: 231 Mell St., Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger  
Accessible to the disabled.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
AUGUST 09
event web page
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $20
See flyer for details.
Location: Saluhall San Francisco
Address: 945 Market St - 2nd Floor - San Franciso, CA 94103
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De Guzman (415) 579-3372
Accessible to the disabled.
regis at door; meet at lower level food court; seating near izzy & wooks.
WARMINSTER, PA
AUGUST 15
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Words in Warminster.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge) - Format subect to change at director's discretion.
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 600 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $75
Registration Deadline: 8/13/26. Lunch included.
Details: Specify lunch choice - Chicken Caesar Salad, Grilled Veggies/Hummus Wrap (Vegan), Turkey & Cheese Croissant, Tuna Salad Croissant.
Newcomers
Unrated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.3 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Unrated tournament for newcomers.
Entry Fee: $25
Location: Ann's Choice
Address: 30000 Ann's Choice Way, Warminster, PA 18974
Hotel Rate: Home2 Suites & Holiday Inn Express located within 2 miles
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Accessible to the disabled.
Tournament is a fundraiser for the Resident Benevolent Care Fund at Ann's Choice.
MONTREAL, QC, CAN
AUGUST 22-23
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Saturday tournament is at Siboire Notre-Dame.
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 600 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $30 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 8/21/2026.
Main Event 2
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Sunday tournament is at Siboire Saint-Laurent.
SundayNoon6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 600 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $30 (CAN)
Location: Slboire Notre-Dame / Saint-Laurent
Address: 3734 Rue Notre Dame O / 5101 Blvd St-Laurent Montreal, QC H4C1P7/2T1E4
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Josh Sokol  
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA
AUGUST 29
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Spokane - NASPA Word List.
Open Rated Tournament
SaturdayNoon6 rounds
Format: Round Robin and King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $30
Registration deadline is August 27, 2026.
Details: Limited to 16 participants.
Location: Northern Quest RV Resort Clubhouse
Address: 303 S Kalispel Way Airway Heights, Washington 99001
Phone: 15095073844
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Nicholas Seistrup (509) 507-3844
Chris Sjoholm  
Accessible to the disabled.
AUBURN, AL
AUGUST 29-30
F.E.S.T. #24.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Likely Round Robin - TBD by Director.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: 08/27/2026. Limited to 32 players.
Details: Free registration if it's the player's 1st NASPA tournament.
Late Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday1:00 P.M.5 rounds
Likely Round Robin - TBD by Director.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 500 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 8/27/2026. Limited to 32 players.
Details: Free registration if it's the player's 1st NASPA tournament.
Location: Auburn Univ. Draughton Library - Atrium
Address: 231 Mell St., Auburn, AL 36849
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Eric Harshbarger  
Accessible to the disabled.
TORONTO, ON, CAN
SEPTEMBER 04-06
Michael Wise Memorial Tournament.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday9:15 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 1000 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $50 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 9/02/2026.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 1000 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $100 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 9/02/2026.
Location: Earl Bales Community Centre
Address: 4169 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M3H 2R6
Phone: (416) 395-7873
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
John Chew (416) 876-7675
Eric Peters (416) 655-3420
Tony Leah (416) 471-7005
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
AUSTIN, TX
SEPTEMBER 12
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
Entry Fee: $30
Registration deadline is one day before the event.
Location: Austin Bible Church
Address: 8405 Cross Park Drive, Austin, TX 78754
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bob Bolender, Jr 512-775-5243
Accessible to the disabled.
AUSTIN, TX
SEPTEMBER 13
ATX Open.
Open Rated Tournament
Sunday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
DirDirector reserves the right to adjust pairing methods and any other tournament details for tournament operation.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 9/10/2026.
Location: Pat's Games
Address: 2308 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756
Phone: (512) 970-6578
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jim Hughes9909 Jasmine Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78726(512) 970-6578
Accessible to the disabled.
GATINEAU, QC, CAN
SEPTEMBER 20
Gatineau (QC) Pub Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
SundayNoon6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $30 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 9/12/2026.
Location: Bistro L'Autre Oeil
Address: 152 rue Principale, Gatineau, QC J9H 3M8
Phone: (819) 682-1221
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Greg Golding304 Des Forages, Gatineau, QC J9J2K3(819) 682-1283
Matthew Tunnicliffe1425 Creekway Pvt, Kanata, Ontario K2T 0T1 (613) 620-7587(613) 620-7587
Accessible to the disabled.
STRATFORD, ON, CAN
SEPTEMBER 26
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Stratford Fall Tourney.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin
Entry Fee: $60 (CAN)
Limited to 52 players. Deadline for registration is September 25, 2026.
Location: The Knights of Columbus
Address: 93 Morgan Street, Stratford, ON N5A7V2
Phone: (519) 274-5140
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Terry Aitken172 Sir Adam Beck Rd, Stratford, ON N5A 8C2(519) 273-2233
John Dungey  
Accessible to the disabled.
BETHEL, CT
OCTOBER 03
Steve Haraske Memorial Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
Entry Fee: $50
Registration Deadline: 10/1/26.
Newcomers
Unrated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Entry Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: 10/1/26.
Location: Bennett Memorial Park
Address: 14 Shelter Rock Rd., Bethel, CT 06801
Phone: (914) 772-6535
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Cornelia Guest32 Kingswood Dr., Bethel, CT(914) 772-6535
Accessible to the disabled.
DUBLIN, OH
OCTOBER 03
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Cowtown USA (Dublin, Ohio).
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Check in, coffee, doughnuts, 8:45-9:15. Games start at 9:30 am.
Saturday8:45 A.M.7 rounds
Divisions and format at director's discretion, based on attendance - likely Round Robin Groups of 8.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: Division All: $45, Division All: .
Registration deadline: 9/29/2026. $35 if paid by 9/5/26. $45 if paid after 9/5.
Details: Limited to 48 players.
Location: Scioto Valley Christian Church
Address: 7855 Dublin Road, Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: (614) 531-0163
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Dallas Johnson4880 Heights Drive, Stow, OH 44224(330) 697-5728
Accessible to the disabled.
WILMINGTON, DE
OCTOBER 16-18
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First State Scrabble Fall Championship.
Open Rated Tournament
Friday7:30 P.M.3 rounds
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
NWL - Round Robin followed by pairings based on standings.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 600 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $125
Registration Deadline: 10/14/2026. Limited to 62 players.
Details: Collins may be added if at least 8 players express interest before the tournament is full.
Location: Bridge Studio of Delaware
Address: 1403 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: (302) 479-5431
Hotel Rate: Doubletree by Hilton, 4727 Concord Pike – Group rate of $149/night plus tax
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Judy Cole48 Flamehill Rd, Levittown, PA 19056508-423-6164
Richard Popper (302) 562-8758
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
SOUTH LYON, MI
OCTOBER 24
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NASPA Word List (NWL).
Entry Fee: $50
Registraton Deadline: 10/21/26. Entry fee increases to $60 after Oct 10.
Details: Maximum of 32 players.
Location: South Lyon First Methodist Church
Address: 640 S. Lafayette Ave., South Lyon, MI 48178
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jason Idalski  
Jeff Fiszbein (contact for registration)8390 Mallard Crossing, Brighton, MI 48116(248) 310-4257
Accessible to the disabled.
All players are expected to be up-to-date on COVID vaccines for everyone's safety.
AUSTIN, TX
NOVEMBER 14
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8
Entry Fee: $30
Registration deadline is one day before the event.
Location: Austin Bible Church
Address: 8405 Cross Park Drive, Austin, TX 78754
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Bob Bolender, Jr 512-775-5243
Accessible to the disabled.
FONTHILL, ON, CAN
NOVEMBER 14
event web page
2nd Annual Fonthill Scrabble Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.8 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA rated).
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 700 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $75 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 11/13/2026. Fee increases to $80 if paid after 11/1.
Details: Catered lunch will be determined by number of entrants as of 11/1.
Location: Royal Canadian Legion
Address: 141 Highway 20, East Fonthill, Ontario L0S1E6
Phone: (905) 892-6293
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Carl Madden115 Graystone Crescent, Welland, Ontario L3G6C6(226) 552-1969
Accessible to the disabled.
GATINEAU, QC, CAN
NOVEMBER 15
Gatineau (QC) Pub Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
SundayNoon6 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $30 (CAN)
Registration Deadline: 11/7/2026.
Location: Bistro L'Autre Oeil
Address: 152 rue Principale, Gatineau, QC J9H 3M8
Phone: (819) 682-1221
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Greg Golding304 Des Forages, Gatineau, QC J9J2K3(819) 682-1283
Matthew Tunnicliffe1425 Creekway Pvt, Kanata, Ontario K2T 0T1 (613) 620-7587(613) 620-7587
Accessible to the disabled.
PRINCETON, NJ
NOVEMBER 20-22
New Princeton Scrabble Classic.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
FridayNoon5 rounds
Format: Round Robin or Modified Round Robin
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 500 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: 11/19/26.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday11:00 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Portland Swiss
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated).
Details: Gibsonization based upon games and spread of 1000 per round remaining.
Entry Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: 11/19/2026 - All entrants have the option of playing in Division 1 subject to director's discretion.
Details: Entry fee includes beverage service for the weekend and a selection of lunch and snack items on Sunday. Alphabet soup will be back!.
Location: Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
Address: 201 Village Blvd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Hotel Rate: $159 per night (plus applicable taxes) Friday to Sunday
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Jason Keller465 Meadow Road Apartment 7304, Princeton, NJ 08540(732) 841-6402
Accessible to the disabled.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
DECEMBER 06
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Open Rated Tournament
Sunday11:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 6-8
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge).
Entry Fee: $20
See flyer for details.
Location: Saluhall San Francisco
Address: 945 Market St - 2nd Floor - San Franciso, CA 94103
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Edward De Guzman (415) 579-3372
Accessible to the disabled.
regis at door; meet at lower level food court; seating near izzy & wooks.
BELLEVILLE, ON, CAN
DECEMBER 11-12
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Scrabble Holiday Party.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday11:30 A.M.7 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated). Swiss/COP (Castellano-O'Connor pairings).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 250 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $40 (CAN)/$30 (US)
Registration Deadline: 12/10/26.
Details: Free entry if also playing in Main Event.
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.6 rounds
NWL & Collins (5 points per word challenge - also WESPA-rated). Swiss/COP (Castellano-O'Connor pairings).
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games plus 250 points per game remaining.
Entry Fee: $125 (CAN)/$95 (US)
Registration Deadline: 12/12/25. Limited to 70 players.
Details: Commuter Fee - $30 CDN ($25 US).
Location: Fairfield Inn and Suites
Address: 407 North Front St, Belleville, ON K8P 3C8
Hotel Rate: $159 CDN ($125 USD) - Contact Hotel ASAP if you need accessible room
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Kieran O'Connor  
Josh Greenway  
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
VALLEY VIEW, OH
DECEMBER 12
"Tis the Season" 1-Day Scrabble Tournament.
Details: Pot luck and Toys for Tots drive in memory of Walter Konicki.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday10:00 A.M.7 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss and King-of-the-Hill
One open division.
Details: Gibsonization based on number of games remaining only.
Entry Fee: $25
Contact Dean Scouloukas for registration or more information.
Location: Valley View Village Hall
Address: 6848 Hathaway Rd, Valley View, OH 44125
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Daniel Stock  
Dean Scouloukas12227 Tinkers Creek Rd, Valley View, OH 44125(216) 421-6207
Accessible to the disabled.
BRUNSWICK - PURPLE & GREEN, OH
APRIL 03-04
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The Purple and Green.
Open Rated Tournament
Details: Sat. night activities include WORDSTOCK (music trivia / Scrabble end games), Scrabble-parody karaoke, & informal games.
Saturday9:30 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
NWL & Collins (5-point per word penalty - minimum of 4 players needed).
Details: "Zap" Pairings - Modified round-robin groups of 12-20.
Entry Fee: $80
Limited to 64 players. Fee increases to $90 if received after 3/25. $100 cash-only at the door if space available.
Details: Please check in by 9:15. Be sure to dress in purple and/or green!.
Location: Comfort Suites Brunswick - Cleveland SW
Address: 1464 Town Center Blvd, Brunswick, OH 44212
Phone: (330) 558-9961
Hotel Rate: $137 + tax for suite if reserved by 3/3 - see flyer for details
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Daniel Stock1168 N Jefferson St Unit 26, Medina, OH 44256(330) 952-1832
Joyce Stock  
Accessible to the disabled.
SPC Satellite Event - A complimentary registration to the Scrabble Players Championship will be provided for every 50 players in main event.
Details: All attendees are requested to be fully vaccinated for COVID and flu per medical recommendations.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
MAY 29-30
NWL.
Details: 2nd Annual Glenda Short Memorial Scrabble Tournament.
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:00 A.M.7 rounds
Sunday9:00 A.M.6 rounds
Format: Round Robin groups of 8 with a King-of-the-Hill
Entry Fee: $TBA
Registration details upcoming. Registration deadline is May 15, 2027.
Location: TBA
Address: 5501 N. Villa Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Joe Gatz 14054378277
Accessible to the disabled.
JOPLIN, MO
JUNE 11-13
Route 66 Rumble #9.
Details: NASPA Word List.
Early Bird
Open Rated Tournament
Friday1:00 P.M.4 rounds
Format: Round Robin
Entry Fee: $20
Main Event
Open Rated Tournament
Saturday9:30 A.M.8 rounds
Sunday9:30 A.M.5 rounds
Format: Modified Swiss or Round-Robin followed by King-of-the-Hill
Director reserves the right to adjust division sizes or number of rounds to best suit number of players. Director will play iff we would otherwise have an odd number of players.
Entry Fee: $100
Entry Deadline is June 8, 2027.
Location: Missouri Southern State University
Address: 3950 Newman Road Joplin, MO 64801
Phone: (417) 317-3113
Director NameAddressPhoneE-mail
Paul MulikP O Box 805 Joplin, MO 64802(417) 317-3113
Accessible to the disabled.