Maltese Championship 2026
- Date
- Sep 26, 2026
- City
- Valletta, Malta
- Venue
University of Malta - Valletta Campus
- Address
- VGX8+86 La Valletta, Malta
- Details
Aula Magna
- Contact
- Organization team
- Organizers
- Benjamin Chetcuti Cauchi and Vincenzo Maria Gammino
- WCA Delegates
- Gabriele Cappelletti, Tommaso Raposio, and Vincenzo Maria Gammino
- Download all the competition's details as PDF .
- Information
Welcome to Maltese Championship 2026, the fourth official WCA competition in Malta!
Whether you’re competing for the first time or returning for another competition, we’re excited to welcome you to our growing speedcubing community.
Competitors from all countries are warmly invited to take part. While prizes and national titles are reserved for Maltese competitors, every participant will compete on equal terms and receive official WCA results.
Our aim is to make Maltese Championship 2026 our biggest and most welcoming competition yet, bringing together cubers of all ages and experience levels for a memorable day of competition and community.
Be sure to check all tabs, especially if you are a new competitor.
Registration is only possible online through this website. Check the Register section for details.
T-shirts are available to order for competitors and supporters by the 6th September 2026.
- Events
- Main event
- Competitor limit
- 60
- Number of times bookmarked
- 17
- Registration period
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Online registration opened and will close .
- Registration requirements
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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 60 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is €10 (Euro).
Registration fees won't be refunded under any circumstance.
Registrants on the waiting list may be accepted onto the competitor list until .
If you are a registered competitor you may change your registered events until on the Register tab.
No on the spot registrations will be accepted.
Spectators are only permitted as companions of competitors.
Competitors may bring at most 3 guests.
If you don't have a WCA profile, please register on the WCA website. Fill in all the required details, with given name and family name, correctly capitalized. After that, you can register for this competition.
If your registration is not accepted within a few days, probably there is something wrong with your registration. In this case please check your mailbox whether there is a letter from the organization team.
In the two weeks before the competition you will receive an email with a request to confirm your participation. You need to reply to that email. If we do not receive a reply, we will assume you will not be participating and may decide to remove your registration. Be sure to check your spam box!
Payment of the fee will take place in cash or via Revolut during check-in on the day of the competition.
For those of you new to cubing, WELCOME!
We wanted to let you know this event is perfectly fine for cubers of ANY age and experience. We just ask you know a couple things before coming to compete.
First, please be familiar with the WCA Regulations, found here.
If you are stoked to compete and ready to sign up, head over to the Register section, click Register, and fill out the information it asks for. This will help you get set up the WCA's system and one step closer to your first official solve!
Q&A:
Q: Do I use my own cube to compete?
A: YES! You are responsible for your own hardware in order to compete. This means you should bring your own cube, or arrange to borrow a cube from someone else.
Q: What is the normal age of competitors at these events?
A: All ages are welcome. Most competitors are 10 and 30 years old. Don't let this stop you though, everyone can and should enjoy puzzles!
Q: What do I do when I walk in?
A: First, show your ID (id card, passport or driver's licence) on the reception desk and get your badge. After that just have fun and hang out with other cubers. We will be calling people up, so just wait for your group/name to be announced.
Q: Are there age divisions?
A: Nope! All competitors compete together.
Q: Can I have fun at this event?
A: Yes! Cubing is amazing. Our community is very friendly. We sincerely hope you enjoy the competition!
Official Championship T-Shirts
Official Maltese Championship 2026 t-shirts are available to order for competitors and supporters.
The shirts feature an exclusive event design and are available in a range of sizes. They are optional and are not included in the registration fee.
We highly recommend that competitors purchase the T-Shirt since it adds to the community spirit.
Ordering
To purchase a t-shirt, please complete the order form below by the 6th September 2026:
https://tshirts.maltacubingassociation.org/
Orders can only be accepted before the deadline to allow sufficient time for production.
Collection
T-shirts will be available for collection at the registration desk on the day of the competition.
Sizing
Please refer to the size guide provided in the order form before placing your order. As the shirts are produced to order, exchanges or refunds due to incorrect sizing will not be possible.
Payment
Each T-Shirt costs €15. Payment for T-Shirts can be affected via the following link:
https://pay.maltacubingassociation.org/
Questions
If you have any questions regarding t-shirt orders, please contact the organisation team using the contact details on this competition page.
We look forward to seeing competitors proudly wearing the official Maltese Championship 2026 t-shirt.
The Maltese Championship 2026 is proudly supported by our partners:
APS Bank
We would like to thank APS Bank for supporting the Maltese Championship 2026. Their partnership helps us continue growing speedcubing in Malta and delivering a high-quality competition experience for all competitors.
Website: https://www.apsbank.com.mt
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RIDT – The University of Malta Research, Innovation & Development Trust
We would like to thank the RIDT for supporting this year's Maltese Champtionship 2026 and helping make this event possible through their commitment to education, innovation, and community initiatives.
Website: https://ridt.org
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Interested in partnering with us?
The Malta Cubing Association welcomes organisations interested in supporting the growth of speedcubing in Malta. To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at maltacubingassociation@gmail.com
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.
Advancement Condition
The number of competitors shown as advancing to the next round is the planned maximum. The actual number may be lower if there are fewer competitors than expected, or if there are ties at the boundary.