Cube Against Cancer DFW 2026

Date: May 2, 2026
City: Richardson, Texas, United States
Venue: The University of Texas at Dallas - Student Union
Address: 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080
Details: Galaxy Rooms
Contact: Organization team
Organizers: Bruno Norio Ida Feijao, Matthew Bidwell, Ryan Pilat, and Southern Cubing LLC
WCA Delegates: Michael S. Lander, Nathan Benson, and Ryan Pilat

: Download all the competition's details as PDF here.

Information

This competition is a part of the Cube Against Cancer competition series in collaboration with Ethan's Ohana. We are asking that all competitors bring at least one unopened 3x3 cube, which will be donated to a pediatric cancer patient. See the Cube Against Cancer tab for more information.

The University of Texas at Dallas and the Comet Cubing Club will not take custodial responsibility of minors while participating in Cube Against Cancer DFW 2026. Custodial responsibility will remain with teachers K-12, parents, legal guardians, and chaperones.

This competition is supported by Southern Cubing LLC. To learn more about cubing in the Southern USA, including other competitions, visit Southern Cubing.

Events
Main event

Competitor limit: 100

Number of times bookmarked: 22

Registration period

Online registration opened and will close .

Registration requirements

Create a WCA account here if you don't have one.
If this is not your first competition, associate your WCA ID to your WCA account here.
Register for this competition here.
There is a competitor limit of 100 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is $30 (United States Dollar).
The registration fee has to be paid through Stripe here once registered.
If your registration is cancelled before you will be refunded 90% of your registration fee.
Registrants on the waiting list may be accepted onto the competitor list until .
We encourage everyone to register for the events they want to compete in via your online registration, however you may add events to your registration up until the event has started.
No on the spot registrations will be accepted.
Any spectator can attend for free.

Registration is first come, first served based on when payment is received.

This competition will use tiered registration pricing, which also determines how many raffle tickets you receive:

Early Bird Registration – $20
March 11, 2026 – March 18, 2026
Includes 3 raffle tickets
Standard Registration – $30
March 19, 2026 – April 18, 2026
Includes 2 raffle tickets
Late Registration – $40
April 19, 2026 – April 26, 2026
Includes 1 raffle ticket

Registration will close on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM. There will be no on-the-spot registration.

There will be no refunds for no-shows unless cancelled before the refund deadline.

If you register and later realize you cannot attend the competition, you may request a 90% refund via the contact link on the General Info tab before Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM. No refunds will be granted after this deadline.

If the competitor limit has been reached, you may still register and pay the registration fee if you wish, but you will be placed on a waitlist. Competitors will be accepted from the waitlist in the order that payment was received. Competitors who do not make it off the waitlist before the deadline will receive a full refund shortly before the competition. No more registrations will be accepted from the waitlist after Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Please follow all instructions carefully or your registration may be delayed.

Links (to be added closer to the competition)

Group Sheet
Live Results

All Attendees (Spectators/Families)

Spectators (parents, siblings, friends, etc.) are allowed to come watch for free. No prior registration is required.
It would be wonderful if we could get some volunteer help from parents (If you have not judged before, please attend the new competitor tutorial to learn how). Once you know how, you can judge for however long you'd feel like - it's an excellent way to help support the event your kid is enjoying and make the time fly by as well!

All Competitors

Check-in will start at 9:15 AM on Saturday. Please pick up your personalized name tag when you arrive to the competition as this contains all of your group information for competing and judging assignments. If you are a first time competitor, you must check in with one of the competition delegates first to receive your personalized name tag.
Most competitors will receive judging assignments and are expected to fulfill them. Pay attention to your group assignments - This is essential to keep the events on schedule. Failure to show up to judge may result in disqualification. If you do not know how to judge, please attend the new competitor tutorial to learn how.
You should be present at least 30 minutes before the start of any events you are competing in. If you miss your group you may not be able to compete in that event.
We will use regulation 9p3 as much as we can. So if you do not arrive to compete by the time the event is starting, your spot may be given up to the next competitor in the rankings.
Your delegates for this competition are Casey Ngo, Michael S. Lander, Nathan Benson, and Ryan Pilat. Ask them if you have any questions throughout the day!

New Competitors

We will have a new competitor tutorial at 9:30 AM on Saturday. It is very important that you attend this tutorial to learn the competing and judging processes.
This video will help explain most things that any first-time competitor will need to know. It is highly recommended that parents watch this video as well to better understand how a competition works.
Please be familiar with all of WCA's regulations, most importantly Article A. If you have any questions about the regulations, feel free to ask us.
In each event we will have rounds. We will take the top competitors into subsequent rounds. After a round is completed it will be entered into WCA Live. Your name will be highlited if you are advancing to the next round.
Each round will be divided into groups to help them run more efficiently. We will call the groups in order, along with a last call during the last group. Please come submit your puzzle when your group is called. We are allowed to deny you the ability to compete if you do not come up by the last call.

If you have any questions not answered on the competition website, please use the contact link on the General Info tab to contact the organization team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I register?
A: First you need to make sure you have created a WCA account. You can do this by going to the sign-up page and creating an account. Once you have created the account and confirmed your email address, go to the Register page on the left and follow the instructions fully and carefully.

Q: Why am I not on the registration list yet?
A: Please make sure that you have followed the instructions listed on the Register page. You could also be on the waiting list. There is a competitor limit of 100, and you can see the number of accepted competitors on the Competitor List. If you have done everything correctly and the competition is not full then we will accept you within 48 hours. If you believe you have followed the steps correctly and still are not on the Competitor List after 48 hours, then feel free to contact us using the contact link on the General Info page.

Q: I am no longer able to attend, what do I do?
A: The first thing you need to do is tell us as soon as you know via the contact link on the General Info page. Competitions generally fill up quite quickly and letting us know that you can't attend may mean we can add someone from the waiting list.

Q: If I do not attend do I get a refund?
A: If you inform us you are no longer attending before Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM CDT then you will receive a 90% refund. If this time has passed then you will not receive a refund.

Q: How fast do I have to be to compete?
A: We recommend that you check out the Events and Schedule tabs. If you can make the time limit for the events you want to compete in, then you're fast enough! Many people come to competitions just to beat their own personal bests, and meet likeminded people, with no intention of winning or even making it past the first round.

Q: Are there different age categories/What is the average age of competitors?
A: All competitors compete on the same level and all ages are welcome. Most competitors are between 10 and 25 years old, with the average age usually falling in the mid-teens. However, all ages are welcome - everyone can and should cube!

Q: Do I use my own cubes to compete?
A: Yes! Make sure to bring cubes for all events you are competing in and look after them so you dont lose them.

Q: Am I allowed to bring a guest?
A: Yes, you are allowed to bring as many guests as you please for no additional cost. Space in the venue may be restricted during busy times so please try to limit the number you bring, as well as list the number when registration asks.

Q: Can I come only to spectate?
A: Yes! However, the venue is usually quite busy during the morning, so if you are just coming to spectate please come in the afternoon. We recommend coming after lunch on either day.

Q: I'm a parent, what can I do to get involved?
A: If you're looking for something to do then you can certainly help out with the running and judging! We always need help with this and they are really easy procedures to follow. You can come to the Competitor Tutorial on (DAY) morning where we go through all of it there, and there is a tutorial here as well.

Q: When do I arrive at the competition?
A: If you are a new competitor, we highly recommend that you show up the New Competitor Tutorial on Saturday morning. Otherwise, we recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes before your first event - you can check when this is on the Schedule tab. This will give you enough time to check in, find a seat, and warm-up.

Q: What do I do when I arrive?
A: The first thing you do when you arrive is find the help desk if check-in is open. If you arrive before check-in opens, we will make an announcement as to when it does open. If there is nobody present at the help desk then find a staff member and we will make sure to check you in.

Q: When can I leave the competition?
A: You are more than welcome to leave whenever you want. If you have no more events left then you are not required to stay. Even if you have more events later, you are not required to compete, but doing so is highly recommended.

Q: How do I become a staff member?
A: Read the information and fill out the form on the Staff Application page. You will receive an email if you have or have not been accepted as staff.

Q: Is there lunch provided?
A: Lunch is not provided but there are several options in the area.

Q: How do I find results?
A: All the results will be found on the home page within a week after the competition, once they have all been checked and uploaded. Live results will be available on WCA Live.

Room Details: The competition will be held in the Galaxy Rooms in the Student Union.

Parking: There is parking near the venue. Parking passes will be sent out to competitors before the competition.

Lunch: There are several restaurants near the venue.

Hotels: There are several hotels near the venue. Here are the closest hotels.

This competition is a part of the Cube Against Cancer competition series. To support our mission, please bring at least one unopened 3x3 cube, which will be donated to a pediatric cancer patient.

Cube Against Cancer is in collaboration with Ethan’s Ohana, a charity founded by Brian Perry in honor of his son Ethan. Ethan battled T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma, and during treatment, Ethan learned to solve the cube and became obsessed like all of us. The cube provided great comfort to Ethan during his treatment, but the cancer got the best of him, and Ethan passed on March 25, 2021. Ethan’s Ohana honors his legacy by donating cubes, puzzles, and toys to pediatric cancer patients. You can learn more about Ethan’s Ohana at EthansOhana.org

Cube Against Cancer began in Houston and has brought in over 1,500 cubes to date. This year, competitions are being held throughout the USA and Canada, all aiming to provide comfort through cubes to cancer patients. To learn more about Cube Against Cancer, please visit CubeAgainstCancer.org

We will be recruiting talented staff members to make this competition a success! Be sure to review the information listed below before filling out the application.

Staff Applications will open shortly.

Staff members will have additional assignments throughout the competition. You will be responsible for primarily scrambling/running duties and following any other instructions from organizers/delegates. Staff members are expected to arrive before the New Competitor Tutorial to help with setup, and stay till the end of the day to help with cleanup.

Staff members may receive a full registration refund after the competition, based off of performance review.

Please keep in mind that we are only able to accept a limited amount of applications. You will receive an email after registration closes letting you know if you have been accepted or not.

Southern Cubing

Southern Cubing's goal is to grow speedcubing in the American South through holding officially recognized WCA competitions, assisting with local meet ups, popularizing speedcubing on social media, and holding our annual Regional Championship.

Southern Cubing is primarily supported by the incredible community of speedcubers and their families in the South. If you'd like to donate towards our mission, you can do so via our PayPal.

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Time limit

If you reach the time limit during your solve, the judge will stop you and your result will be DNF (see Regulation A1a4).

Cutoff

The result to beat to proceed to the second phase of a cutoff round (see Regulation 9g).

Format

The format describes how to determine the ranking of competitors based on their results. The list of allowed formats per event is described in Regulation 9b. See Regulation 9f for a description of each format.