Paying the registration fee entitles the participant to the following:
1. Certificate of Participation with holder
2. Philippine Championship 2026 Lanyard and ID
3. Philippine Championship 2026 branded T-Shirt
4. Philippine Championship 2026 branded cube bag

REGISTRATION RATES

Early Bird Registration
Until the 70th competitor is approved, base registration fee of Php 1150.00 for all events, including Exclusive competition goods.

Regular Registration
Once 70 competitors are approved, base registration fee of Php 1350.00 for all events, including Exclusive competition goods.

MAYA
09396399277 - Generoso Secreto III

GCASH Express Send
0966 211 0831 - Generoso Secreto III

UnionBank Transfer
109325886393 - Generoso Secreto III (May incur a fee)

Make sure to email your proof of payment with the subject: "[NAME] Philippine Championship 2026 Registration" to NSOC's email for your registration to be accepted.
You may also contact the organizers above for any questions related to payments.

Please be sure to send the proof of payment to the email account. Order of registration will be based off the time when the proof of payment is sent, not at the time of payment and pre-registration on the WCA website,
Payments done before the registration period will not be considered and may not be refunded.

Applications for Volunteer Team

We are looking for volunteers to help us run Philippine Championship 2026! We will be recruiting five types for volunteers: competition staff, data entry staff, live stream staff, registration and help table staff, and creatives staff. You can read more about each role below. Please make sure you have paid the registration fee before signing up. When applying to be a volunteer, keep in mind that your commitment is important, as these roles are essential to ensuring the competition runs smoothly.

Apply as a volunteer here.

Competition Staff

Competition Staff will assist with judging, running, and scrambling throughout the competition. Expect to spend most of the competition volunteering, with the remaining time for breaks or competing.

Data Entry Staff

Data Entry Staff members will be in charge of data entry, double checking scorecards, and printing subsequent round scorecards.

Documentation and Live Stream

Documentation Staff will take photos during the competition and, if possible, short videos for WCA stories and social media. Livestream Staff operate the cameras and help manage the livestream during the event.

Registration and Help Table

Registration and help table staff welcome competitors during check-in, help answer questions, and assist with distributing competitor kits and merchandise throughout the competition.

Creatives

Creatives Staff help produce visually appealing graphics, create layouts, and make posts for social media during the competition.

Volunteer Team Perks
- 150 Php allowance per day
- Lunch
- Exclusive Staff Shirt, separate from the competition shirt

Robinsons Place Pavia

Queen Tarps Design

Learn How to Cube

Register for Region's Cup 2026 here.

Please read the guidelines below before registering.

Regions Cup 2026 will comprise of 16 teams battling it out.

The 12 Core Teams
Most of the bracket is made up of 12 pre-determined teams. These spots are based on who has been the most active and consistent over the last two region's cup.

The 4 Wildcards
The last four spots are reserved as wildcards. We don't lock these in until registration is over so we can see who actually turns up. We’ll use these spots to fill gaps in the bracket, specifically focusing on:
1. Newer Regions: Giving a spot to teams that don't usually get much representation.
2. Extra Team Entries: If a specific area has a massive turnout, we might use a wildcard to allow a secondary team from that region to join the mix.

Guidelines

Tournament Format: Single Elimination
The 2026 Region's Cup will run on a Single Elimination bracket using a head-to-head team format.

Match Process
- Three-Man Teams: Each team will have three members who solve one after the other.
- Every member gets their own individual solve.
- Inspection Rules: Each cuber gets a total of 15 seconds to inspect. At 8 seconds of inspection, the emcee will call "8 seconds." At 12 seconds, the emcee begins the countdown: "3, 2, 1, Solve!"
- At "... Solve!", the 1st cuber to solve must immediately begin. Once the 1st cuber finishes, the 2nd begins, and then the 3rd. The 2nd and 3rd cuber must begin immediately after the solver who preceeds them finishes.
- The solve times of the three cubers will be added to determine the team's final time:
- The fastest team of the two head-to-heads advances to the next round/wins.

Player Eligibility & Residency
- You must be a registered competitor for Philippine Championship 2026.
- You may not be part of two teams.
- To qualify for a team, each member must meet at least one of these conditions:
1. By Birth: You were born in the represented region.
2. By Residency: You have lived in the represented region for at least one (1) calendar year.

Mixed Team Rules
For "Mixed" categories (like Luzon Mixed or Mindanao Mixed), you can form a team using any three members who meet the residency or birth requirements for any of the regions included in that group.

Verification
Be ready to provide a valid ID, birth certificate, or an official document (school record or barangay certificate) to prove your eligibility. You may redact information that aren't necessities, as long as the name and proof of residency is there. If a player cannot provide proof, the team will not be cleared to compete.

List of teams

Core Teams (12)

1. Metro Manila 1
Eligible Region to participate:
- National Capital Region (NCR)

2. Metro Manila 2
Eligible Region to participate:
- National Capital Region (NCR)

3. Central Luzon
Eligible Regions to participate:
- Region III (Central Luzon)

4. North Luzon
Eligible Regions to participate:
-Region I (Ilocos Region)
-Region II (Cagayan Valley)
-Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

5. CALABARZON
- Region IV-A (CALABARZON)

6. Luzon (Mixed)
Eligible Regions to participate:
- Region I (Ilocos Region)
- Region II (Cagayan Valley)
- Region III (Central Luzon)
- Region IV-A (CALABARZON)
- Region IV-B (MIMAROPA)
- Region V (Bicol Region)
- Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

7. Western Visayas
Eligible Regions to participate:
- Region VI (Western Visayas)

8. Central Visayas
Eligible Regions to participate:
- Region VII (Central Visayas)

9. Negros Island Region (NIR)
Eligible Regions to participate:
- Negros Island Region (NIR)

10. NIR/Western Visayas (Mixed)
Eligible Regions to participate:
- Negros Island Region (NIR)
- Region VI (Western Visayas)

11. Central/Eastern Visayas (Mixed)
Eligible Regions to participate:
- Region VII (Central Visayas)
- Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)

12. Mindanao (All Regions) (Mixed)
Eligible Regions to participate:
- Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)
- Region X (Northern Mindanao)
- Region XI (Davao Region)
- Region XII (SOCCSKARGEN)
- Region XIII (Caraga)
- BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao)

Wildcard Entries (4)

1. Wildcard 1 (TBD)

2. Wildcard 2 (TBD)

3. Wildcard 3 (TBD)

4. Wildcard 4 (TBD)

Bracket

TAXIS / APP BASED

Getting to the City from Iloilo Airport:

The airport is about 11km to the venue a 15-20 minute ride.
Grab and regular metered taxis are available right outside the airport.
Public Vans: You can also hop on a public van for a minimal fee.

Getting to the Venue (or around the city) from common areas:

From Diversion Road, SM City, or Megaworld Area (lots of AirBnBs/hotels)
This area is about 6-7km from the venue, around a 15-minute ride (traffic depending).
Both metered taxis, Maxim, InDrive and Grab are available.

From Jaro, Molo, Lapaz, or Arevalo Districts:

These districts are generally 8-10km from the venue.
Metered taxis, Maxim, InDrive and Grab are also available here.

FOR JEEPNEYS

From SM City Iloilo:

Look for "UNGKA" traditional jeepneys passing by SM City. Just stand along the road where there are jeepney stops and waiting sheds. A good landmark is SM Strata.

From City proper:

If coming from the old city proper, take the "JARO CPU UNGKA" route and get off at the Robinsons Place Pavia jeepney terminal. It's about an 11km, 30-minute ride. Fare is ₱20-₱25 for traditional jeepneys,
Modernized jeepneys: ₱25-₱30

From Lapaz Area:

Head to the Lapaz Public Market.
Take the "JARO CPU-UNGKA" jeep. This will also take you to Robinsons Place Pavia jeepney terminal.
Fare is around ₱20.

From Molo Area:

Make your way to UP Iloilo.
Catch an "UNGKA" or "PAVIA" route jeepney. Fare is about ₱20
Modernized jeepney: ₱25-₱30

The keyword is always either UNGKA or ROBINSONS PAVIA. Pavia is the first town outside Iloilo City, as it is directly attached to it.

Awards

The top three Filipinos in each category will receive a medal, certificate and plaque of recognition.

Prizes

To be determined.

For the latest updates and announcements regarding the event, please visit the official Facebook page of the Philippine Championship 2026 and the Philippine Cubers Association.