Please go through all tabs provided on the WCA page for this competition as it contains very important information that you are required to know about before and during the competition.

Arrival

All competitors are advised to arrive 15 minutes before the events you are scheduled to compete in to ensure that you do not miss your events. Showing up excessively late to your group may result in not being allowed to compete in that event.

Name Tags Pickup

If you have registered and paid before online registration closes, you will be able to pick up your name tags from the check-in desk (or from one of the Delegates).

When you arrive, you will receive a lanyard with personalized information detailing your events and what group you will be competing in for each event. In addition, you will also have staff assignments on your lanyard. Every competitor is expected to help out this competition.

Groups

Once registration closes, all competitors will be assigned to different groups for each event. Please take a look at the Groups tab a few days before the competition to find your respective competing groups and volunteering assignments.

Guests

All competitors are limited to 2 guests per competitor. Extra guests per competitor may be asked to leave the venue if the venue is overcrowded and/or there is disruption in conducting the competition.

New Competitors

It is strongly advised that you go through the WCA regulations. If you have any questions about the regulations, feel free to ask the delegates during the competition.

There will be a new competitor tutorial as well before the start of 3x3x3, so it is greatly recommended that you attend it.

Please read through this Competiton Tutorial to familiarize yourself with how a competition runs on the day.

If you are excited to compete, ready to sign up, and have a WCA account, click register, fill out the information that is asked and submit. This will get you registered in the WCA's system and one step closer to your first official solve!

Please keep in mind that you still have to pay before your registration is confirmed. Details are found on the registration page and on the How to Pay? tab.

Do not pay if you have not registered for this competition or made an account first!

Payment details will be made available when registration opens.

Dear Competitors.

Your registration will only be confirmed after full payment has been received. If you have not competed before, please make an account on the WCA website first.

For international and domestic competitors*)

Directly deposit your payments to the Bank Account of cubingPAKISTAN

Payment details are available here and will be visible when registration opens on October 30th, 2026 at 7:00 PM PKT.

Account Title: Cubing Pakistan
Bank: Habib Metropolitan Bank Ltd
Account Number: 6 0443 20301 714 143569
IBAN Number: PK83 MPBL 0443 0671 4014 3569

After depositing the fee, take a picture or scan your receipt/ proof of payment (ensure that the name of the competitor is visible on the receipt) and email it to cubingpakistan2019@gmail.com. This is the same process used during prior competitions.

Please ensure to add the name of the competitor so that your registration is accepted in a timely fashion.

You may contact Mohammad Azam, Executive Director of cubingPakistan or Abdullah Gulab, WCA Delegate by email if you wish to ask any questions. Please remember to pay after you have registered online.

You may also find this information on www.cubingpakistan.com.

Further details are available on the registration page.

Happy cubing!

This Championship is hosting 13 events.

The price structure is as follows:

• PKR 5000 for the first 5 events.

• PKR 500 for each subsequent event for a total of PKR 9000 for all 13 events.

Example:

A competitor takes part in 7 events:
3x3x3
2x2x2
4x4x4
5x5x5
6x6x6
7x7x7
3x3x3 One-Handed

The total registration fee is PKR 5000+500+500 = PKR 6000

Please make sure to submit the exact amount for the total number of events you have registered. Failure to do so will result in your registration not being accepted.

General Volunteering

We would like to stress the fact that this competition can only run smoothly and finish on time with the help of volunteers.

Per Regulations 1e2 and 1f2, all competitors must be available to help judge and scramble.

No experience is necessary for volunteering activities such as judging and running. We will teach you how to do these tasks if you are interested. This will happen right after the new competitor tutorial and is a great opportunity for family members of competitors to be involved as well without competing.

Core Volunteers

If you would like to support cubingPakistan in a higher capacity, the core volunteer form for Pakistan National Championship 2026 will be available soon.

If you are interested in coming to the competition just to volunteer, please send an email to the competition organizer before the competition.

Live results will be available online at WCA ILR.

You may also use the QR code located on your nametag to be directed to the live results link.

The groups for each competitor will be posted after online registration closes. The groups will be available on competition groups and the link will be available on this page. These "groups" show when you are assigned to compete, judge, and/or scramble during an event for which you are registered.

We will be calling up competitors in groups to ensure that the competition runs smoothly and that competitors do not have to wait for all other competitors to go before their next attempt.

Our Sponsors and Media Partners

cubingPAKISTAN will provide prizes and certificates to all podium holders.

Cash Prize

PKR 500,000 in total prize money!

3x3x3

1st Place - Rs 100,000
2nd Place - Rs 50,000
3rd Place - Rs 20,000

All Other Events

1st Place - Rs 14,000
2nd Place - Rs 8,500
3rd Place - Rs 5,000

Certificates

All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
All podium place holders will receive a podium certificate.

Medals

All podium place holders will receive medals for their respective positions.

Main Event Winner and National Champion

All 3x3x3 podium place holders will receive a trophy. The winner of the main event (3x3x3) will receive the National Champion trophy and be crowned as the first Pakistan National Champion.

Miscellaneous

The Fastest Newcomer and Youngest Competitor will also receive an award.

Travel

The University of Lahore is located on the south side of the city and is easily accessible by car, bus, taxi or motorcycle.
The venue is a 40 min drive from the nearest airport, Allama Iqbal International Airport. Directions are attached.

Food

We are pleased to announce that all registered competitors, core volunteers and delegates will receive a lunchbox on both days of the competition.

Accommodation

TBA

FAQ

When does the competition start? When should I arrive at the venue?

A: The check-in desk opens at 8:15 AM, opening ceremony is at 9:00 AM, and the first round starts at 9:30 AM. Please see the schedule for full details.

Q: Do I use my own cube to compete?

A: Yes! You are responsible for your own hardware (cube) in order to compete.

Q: What is the normal age of competitors at these events?

A: All ages are welcome, but in general competitors are between 10 and 20 years old. Don't let this stop you though, everyone can and should cube!

Q: What is the competition like?

A: A competition usually runs throughout the whole day where cubers meet up and have fun, although you are more than welcome to stay the whole day or leave whenever. You will compete in events you have signed up for and when not competing you're able to hang out in the audience and interact with other cubers.

Q: How do I find results?

A: All results are posted on the WCA page within a week after the competition finishes. However, during the days of the competition, go to WCA ILR to find information about current events. This is also where you will find information about 2nd and 3rd rounds of events.

Q: Why am I not on the registration list yet?

A: Make sure you pay your registration fee in order to be automatically placed on the registered list, which will also guarantee you a spot in the competition. If payment may be an issue, or you are not sure if you can attend, please email us and we will see if we can work out another payment strategy, or have you pay on arrival at the competition. No matter what your situation may be, please register online. It is much easier for us to have you register now and pay later than to have to input information at another time.

How many events can I compete in?

A: You can register to compete in as many events as you'd like, as long as you know how to solve the puzzle (per WCA Regulation 2k6) and, if applicable, qualify to compete in the event.

Can I change the events I am registered for?

A: If you are a registered competitor you may change your registered events until Monday, Dec 14, 2026 at 07:00 PM PKT through the very bottom section on the registration page.

Q: Are there age divisions?

A: No. All competitors compete in the same group.

Q: Can I have fun at this event?

A: Yes! Cubing is amazing, and we sincerely hope you enjoy the competition!

Q: Can I take photos and make video recordings at the competition?

A: Personal and non-commercial photos and video recordings (including Youtube, Twitch etc) are allowed. If you are a member of the media, please contact cubingPakistan at cubingpakistan2019@gmail.com.