How to Stay Notified

Throughout 2026, we will make several announcements about the competition you won't want to miss, including:

• Updated venue information (parking, venue maps, etc.)
• Changes to the competition schedule and rounds
• Additional activities for competitors and spectators to participate in
• And many more!

The primary methods will be via Email, the Southern Instagram account, the Southern Cubing Community Discord server and regional mailing lists. Keep up with all things Southerns 2026 by following us!

Schedule Overview – First Rounds

Thursday
3x3 Multi-Blind (Attempt 1)
3x3 Fewest Moves

Friday
6x6
7x7
4x4 Blindfolded
5x5 Blindfolded
3x3 Multi-Blind (Attempt 2)
3x3 Blindfolded
Megaminx
Square-1

Saturday
Pyraminx
3x3
5x5
Clock
4x4
3x3 One-Handed

Sunday
2x2
Skewb

Qualification

Most events at Southern Championship 2026 do not have qualification requirements. There are only two exceptions:

• Fewest Moves Challenge (FMC): Must have one official prior mean result (non-DNF) to compete.
• 3x3 Multi-Blind (MBLD): Entry is limited to the top 20 competitors on the psych sheet.

The last day to qualify for FMC and MBLD is Sunday, May 31st, 2026. Everything else is open to all registered competitors!

Prize Pool

We’re currently working with sponsors to finalize the prize pool for Southern Championship 2026. Prize information will be made available in the coming months, so check back here for updates!

Gifts Included with Registration

All competitors with accepted registration will receive several free gifts during check in! The exact contents are a secret, but will at least include:

• Participation Certificate
• Southern Cubing and Southern Championship 2026 cube logos
• Southern Cubing and Southern Championship 2026 stickers

We will not provide extras so make sure to keep a close eye on your belongings.

Policies & Procedures

As this competition is officially recognized by the WCA, all competitors are required to understand and follow the WCA Regulations and Guidelines.

Group Assignments: To be published on competitiongroups.com after registration closes
Live Results: To be published on WCA Live during the competition
Schedule Changes: Any updates will be communicated clearly, but events will remain on their scheduled day wherever possible.
Group Announcements: Group announcements will be announced over the PA system. Competitors are expected to pay attention to announcements and keep track of the current group. For many rounds, competitors that miss their group may not compete in a later group. Current events and groups will be projected and visible from the entire main room.
Finals: All finals will be conducted in a stationary assigned seating format. 3x3 finals will be conducted head to head, two competitors at a time in order of descending rank from 3x3 Semifinals. Competitors will be isolated in a separate room before competing and may have their cell phone activity monitored.

If you're a new competitor, welcome to your first competition!

We will be holding a new competitor tutorial on Saturday, June 13th at 8:30 AM. We strongly recommend all first-time competitors attend at this session! At the end of the tutorial, you'll have the chance to ask any questions you have about competing.

If you'd like to learn more about how World Cube Association (WCA) competitions work, this video by CubeHead is a great place to start: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dSuMG--wm8

Competitions are fun for cubers of all ages and speeds, and they're a great way to meet fellow cubers and make new friends! If you're ready to compete, head over to the Register tab!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do I use my own cube to compete?

A: Yes! You are responsible for your own hardware in order to compete. Please refer to section 3 of the WCA Regulations for more information on which puzzles are okay to use in competition. If you have any questions, please reach out!

Q: How do I find results?

A: To see your results on the day of the competition, check out WCA Live. It takes some time for us to manually enter the results, so if you don't see yours immediately, check the website again in a bit! After the competition, official results will be posted within a few days to a week, and you'll be able to see your times on your WCA profile.

Q: How do I get a WCA ID?

After official results are posted after the competition (see question above), you will receive an email with information about your WCA ID.

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

A: Make sure you pay you registration fee in order to be eligible to be placed on the competitor list. If the competitor limit has been reached by the time your registration is completed, you will be placed onto a waitlist, which is populated in the order in which competitors pay. If you are not advanced from the waitlist before the waitlist closes on <INSERT DATE>, you will be issued a full refund.

Q: What is the typical 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: Are there age divisions?

A: Nope! All cometitors compete in the same groups and are ranked together.

This is the eighth annual Southern Championship, part of a series of Regional Championships supported by CubingUSA. The goal of these competitions is to allow competitors from all over the country to compete for regional titles. The highest placing resident of a Southern state in each event will be officially recognized as the Southern Champion!

Eligible States:

• Arkansas
• Louisiana
• Mississippi
• Oklahoma
• Texas

Eligibility Criteria:

Eligibility is based on your state of residence as registered with CubingUSA. Residency is generally defined as the state in which you spend (or will spend) the majority of 2026.
To update your residency, please visit CubingUSA and sign in with your WCA account. In My Settings, you can set the city and state you reside in. Please update your residency status by Wednesday, June 10th, at 11:59 PM CDT to be eligible for the Southern Champion title.

Note: You do not have to represent the United States in the WCA to qualify as a Southern resident.

Residency FAQ

Q1: I'm originally from Ohio but I go to college in Texas. Am I eligible?
A1: ✅ YES

Q2: I'm originally from Louisiana but go to school in California. Am I eligible?
A2: ❌ NO

Q3: I live in Arkansas but I'm not a US citizen. Am I eligible?
A3: ✅ YES

Q4: I go to college in the Netherlands but I'm a US citizen. Am I eligible?
A4: ❌ NO

Other Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can residents of other states attend and compete?
A1: ✅ YES

Q2: Are nonresidents eligible for prizes?
A2: ✅ YES

Q3: Will 2nd or 3rd place Southern residents be recognized?
A3: ❌ Only the 1st place Southern Champion will be recognized during the awards ceremony.

Q4: Where will Southern Champions be recognized?
A4: 🏅 On the CubingUSA site, under Competitions -> Regional Championships.

Here is the list of last year's Southern Champions who will be defending their titles:

The Will Rogers Memorial Center is a landmark venue in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District. Surrounded by world-class museums, beautiful parks, and the historic Fort Worth Stockyards just a short drive away, the center is within easy reach of everything the city has to offer. Whether you’re looking to explore local dining, arts, or entertainment, the Will Rogers Memorial Center places you right in the middle of Fort Worth’s vibrant culture.

Competition Area

The main competition days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) will be located in the Round Up Inn of the Will Rogers Memorial Center. Thursday will be held in the Cactus Room to hold 3x3 Multi-Blind and 3x3 Fewest Moves. Spectators will be severely limited in the side room.

Dining

The Will Rogers Memorial Center is located in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, surrounded by a wide range of dining options. Within walking or short driving distance, you’ll find everything from casual burger spots and taco shops to sit-down restaurants, coffee houses, and barbecue joints. The nearby West 7th area also offers plenty of choices, including fast food, quick-service eateries, and full-service dining, so there’s something for every schedule and budget.

The venue may also offer concessions during the event. Once this is confirmed, details will be posted here and announced through our primary communication channels.

Please note that outside food and beverage is not permitted inside the competition areas.

Travel

This competition will take place at The Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth. The nearest airport is the DFW International Airport (DFW), which is located about 30 minutes away by car. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is also located nearby (~45 minutes away by car). There are various options when traveling from DFW or DAL airport to the Will Rogers Memorial Center. Below are some options for traveling to the venue:

Public Transit
From DFW Airport, you can take the TEXRail commuter train directly from Terminal B to downtown Fort Worth (about 1 hour). From there, local Trinity Metro buses connect to the Cultural District near the Will Rogers Memorial Center. TEXRail tickets cost $2.50 one-way or $5 for a day pass. More info on TEXRail.

From Dallas Love Field (DAL), take DART’s Orange or Green Line into downtown Dallas, then transfer to the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) toward Fort Worth (about 1 hour from Dallas to Fort Worth). The TRE stops at CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, where a shuttle connects to DFW, and continues into Fort Worth. More info on TRE.

Once in Fort Worth, local Trinity Metro buses serve the Cultural District. Routes and schedules can be found here: Trinity Metro Trip Planner.

Ride Share
Taxis, Uber, and Lyft are widely available from both airports. Dedicated pick-up areas are located at the terminals.

Parking
The Will Rogers Memorial Center offers parking for a flat rate of $15/day.

Lodging

There are several hotels near the Will Rogers Memorial Center. We plan to set up a room block at a nearby hotel - this tab will be updated once the room block is finalized. We will provide an update when this happens - learn how to stay connected on the Key Information tab!

The organizers of Southern Championship 2026 are looking for dedicated staff members. We have roles for competitors AND non-competing attendees (including parents)!

You can find the available roles below. If you're interested in multiple roles but have a preference, please elaborate in the comments at the end of the survey.
- Full-time core staff: You will primarily scramble throughout each day of the competition that you attend. You must be able to attend Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Attendance on Thursday is not required, however it is preffered and greatly appreciated.
- Data staff: If you're interested in entering data, please select a core staff role. Note that you may have judging and/or scrambling assignments, in addition to data entry.
- Non-competing staff (1-3 days): You will serve a volunteer role different from the ones described above, such as helping at the front desk. Non-competing staff are not required to staff every day of the competition. For each day you staff, you will be expected to help up to 5 hours per day. Note that you will NOT be expected to judge, run, or scramble. This role is great for parents!

For competitors, Staff benefits include:
- Free lunch for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Either in the form of a meal voucher or up to $15 per day reimbursement)
- Staff T-shirt
- VIP seating during 3x3 head-to-head finals
- Registration fee reimbursement, depending on a performance review

For non-competitors, Staff benefits include:
- Free lunch for each day you staff (Either in the form of a meal voucher or up to $15 per day reimbursement)
- Staff T-shirt
- VIP seating during 3x3 head-to-head finals
- You can choose between one of the following for each day you staff: a hotel reimbursement of $25 per day, or a reimbursement of the $15-per-day parking fee. Note that you will be required to provide a receipt for your lodging or parking.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; you can expect to hear back about your application status within a month of applying.

The staff application will be posted shortly. Please check back here for updates, and keep up with our communication channels to know when it goes live!

In addition to the official WCA events, competitors can choose to participate in unofficial events, which will be held separately.

This competition will feature the following unofficial events:

Face-Turning Octahedron (FTO)

Time: Friday Evening (6:40 PM - 7:30 PM)
Format: Average of 5
Cutoff: 2 attempts to get < 2:00.00
Time limit: 3:30.00 per solve
Additional regulations:
- Normal speedsolving regulations apply (including 15 seconds of inspection).

Registration for FTO will open after the competition registration opens. Check back here for updates, and follow our communication channels to stay informed!

The results will be recorded on Cubing Contests, and will then be added to the rankings.

Rules can be found here, and a link to live results will be posted at a later date.

Mystery Event

A special mystery event will take place on Saturday from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Details will be revealed closer to the competition, so check back here for updates and follow our communication channels to stay in the loop.

Official Southern Championship 2026 T-shirts will be available for order soon. Information on designs, pricing, and how to place an order will be made public in the near future. Check back here for updates, and as always, updates will also be announced through our primary communication channels!

Southern Championship 2026 is made possible by support from sponsors and partners in addition to the speedcubing community. If you'd like to partner with us for this competition, please contact the organization team.

Sponsors

TheCubicle

This competition is sponsored by TheCubicle! They will be providing gift cards to the podiums.

Partners

Southern Cubing

This championship is organized by your local Southern Cubing delegates. Southern Cubing LLC provides financial support to competitions throughout Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.

World Cube Association

All results obtained in this championship will be uploaded to the WCA website for everybody to see! This championship will be sanctioned by the WCA, and the WCA Delegates and Staff from all over the Southern Region will be making sure that the WCA Regulations are followed correctly!

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.

Prefer to rep Southern Cubing while supporting us? Check out our official merch store!

Stay Connected

Looking to stay in touch with the Southern cubing scene? Whether you're from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, or Mississippi, there are plenty of ways to stay informed, meet fellow cubers, and be part of the community beyond competitions!

Join the Southern Cubing Community Discord

Our Discord server is the central hub for real-time competition discussions, early announcements, event updates, and casual conversation with cubers across the region. It's a great place to connect with others, ask questions, and get involved.

Explore More Resources

Southern Cubing Website

Southern Cubing Facebook Group

Southern Cubing Facebook

Southern Cubing Instagram

For a one-stop hub of all things cubing in the South — including links to competitions, community resources, and more — visit:
👉 linktr.ee/southerncubing