Contest Schedule

For information about in-person contests, see here.
Offline participation instructions can be found here.
Scroll down to see registration info about 3 months worth of contests.
How do Speed Puzzling contests work?
  1. Anyone in the USA can participate in our LIVE Zoom events.  With enough lead time (3-4+ weeks), we also ship anywhere in the world.  International puzzlers pay for the additional shipping.  So far, we have shipped to Canada, the UK, France, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Luxembourg, Sweden, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Israel, Australia, and United Arab Emirates.
  2. Click on the registration link and purchase the desired contest(s).  Your payment covers the cost of the puzzle, shipping, and participation in the Zoom contest event.
  3. About 2 weeks before the event date, we ship everyone the same undisclosed puzzle in a poly mailer or box.  Contestants keep the shipping package sealed until told to open it--together with the rest of the puzzlers on the Zoom call.
  4. A day or two before the contest, we email each puzzler a Zoom link with instructions on camera setup, etc.  You can review the instructions in advance here.
  5. On the contest day, at the assigned check-in time, puzzlers join the Zoom meeting using the emailed link.
  6. The judges check each puzzler's camera angle and unopened puzzle package.  Brief instructions are given via Kahoot slides, and then all puzzlers unwrap their puzzle boxes together.
  7. We'll count down "3, 2, 1, GO!" (starting the timers on "GO"), and everyone puzzles simultaneously.  We basically follow the USA JPA rules and procedures, found here.
  8. The first individual/team to finish WINS!
  9. After the contest is over, judges verify all entries and post the rankings, names, and completion times of all participants.
  10. Prizes are sent to the winners of each division.
New and clarified rules (effective 1/1/2026):​​
  1. When possible, please use a white or black puzzling surface (not a wooden, glass, or marbled surface).  This is not only easier for us to judge, but it actually improves your completion time.  Poster board and foam board are very cheap!
  2. Timers have to show H:MM:SS (not just MM:SS).  The MM:SS timers roll over after 99 minutes and can be very confusing (45:30 could mean 0:45:30, 2:25:30, 4:05:30, etc.).  A kitchen timer, phone, tablet, etc. may be used.  Please do not use an athletic-style stopwatch or wristwatch, as these are too small for us to see clearly.  
  3. The camera lens (on your phone, tablet, laptop or computer) has to be at least 12” higher than the puzzle surface.  Any lower, and we can't really tell how many pieces are remaining.
  4. Your Zoom screen name must include the full first and last name of the person who registered for the event (bought the ticket).
  5. You may only join the Zoom once per purchased spot.  In other words, you may not connect 2 or more devices to the Zoom call.  Space is limited per Zoom call, and this  alsocauses confusion among our judges.  If you wish to have a friend watch, or have 2 devices on the call for whatever reason, please purchase a "Watch a Zoom contest" ticket, available in our Store.
  6. Any registration changes must be emailed to us by the night before the Zoom call.  This includes teammate changes, going from Pair to Team, giving a puzzle contest to a friend, etc.
Other Speed Puzzling guidelines/considerations:
  • Not available on the contest date/time?  If you have a schedule conflict that prevents you competing, you may compete offline if you do so in advance.  Detailed instructions are here.
  • Find dozens of tips and strategies here.
  • Nervous about competing against puzzle ninjas?  Starting in 2023, our Fastest Newbie gets a prize!  And you can get a good idea where you might finish by trying a puzzle previously used in our contests.  Check out our Results page to see all previous puzzles/times/rankings.
  • What puzzling tools are allowed for a contest?  Scissors/blades, sorting trays, box top holders, and timers are allowed.  Other tools (spatulas, magnifying glasses, cell phone cameras to enlarge the puzzle image) are NOT.
  • We promote friendly competition!  Let's build this group and encourage each other's progress.
  • Please let us know how we can improve your competition experience.
Speed Puzzling contest schedule, April thru June:
April (16 contests)
Date & Time
​(Central)
Location
Speed
Puzzling #
Event
​Type
​# of
​Pieces
​​Registration
​info or Status
​​Included
with
​Groupie?
Apr 11
​8:45a
Milwaukee, WI
502
Solo
​500 Advanced,
300 Casual/Jr/Sr
WI2026 WISCONSIN Speed Puzzling Championship.  Register here.
no
Apr 11
​11a
Milwaukee, WI
503
Pairs Relay
​​​200 - 300 x 2
WI2026 WISCONSIN Speed Puzzling Championship.  Register here.
no
Apr 11
​12:30p
Milwaukee, WI
504
Pair
​500 Advanced,
300 Casual/Jr/Sr
WI2026 WISCONSIN Speed Puzzling Championship.  Register here.
no
Apr 11
​2:15p
Milwaukee, WI
505
Solo
Puzzle
Pyramid
100/
200/
​300
WI2026 WISCONSIN Speed Puzzling Championship.  Register here.
no
Apr 11
​3:30p
Milwaukee, WI
506
​Team
​1000 Advanced, 
500 Casual/Jr/Sr
WI2026 WISCONSIN Speed Puzzling Championship.  Register here.
no
Apr 11
​8:45a
​MST
Phoenix, AZ
507
Solo
​500 Advanced,
300 Casual/Jr/Sr
AZ2026 ARIZONA Speed Puzzling Championship.  Register here.
no
Apr 11
​11a
​MST
Phoenix, AZ
508
Pairs Relay
2 x 200-300
AZ2026 ARIZONA Speed Puzzling Championship.  Register here.
no
Apr 11
​12:30p
​MST
Phoenix, AZ
509
Pair
​500 Advanced,
300 Casual/Jr/Sr
AZ2026 ARIZONA Speed Puzzling Championship.  Register here.
no
Apr 11
​2:15p
​MST
Phoenix, AZ
510
Solo
Puzzle
Pyramid
​​100/
200/
​300
AZ2026 ARIZONA Speed Puzzling Championship.  Register here.
no
Apr 11
​3:30p
​MST
Phoenix, AZ
511
​Team
​1000 Advanced, 
500 Casual/Jr/Sr
AZ2026 ARIZONA Speed Puzzling Championship.  Register here.
no
Apr 17
​7p
Zoom
512
Solo
​​500
CHALLENGE SERIES for Gold, Silver, Black, Purple, & Blue Belts (by invitation only).  Contact Jonathan for the link.
500 Challenge
Apr 18
​11a
Zoom
513
Solo
300
Includes divisions for Adults (16-59), Juniors (under 16), and Seniors (60+).  Register here.
300
Apr 18
​12:30p
Zoom
514
Solo
500
Register here.
​500 Solo
Apr 18
​3p
Zoom
515
Solo
​​500
500 piece Solo NEW RELEASE.  Register here.
​500 New
Apr 25
​11a
Zoom
516
Solo/​Pair/Team
500
Register here.
500 All
Apr 25
​1:30p
Zoom
517
Solo/​Pair/Team
​​1000 
Register here.
1000
May (24 contests)
Date & Time
​(Central)
Location
Speed
Puzzling #
Event
​Type
# of
​Pieces
​Registration
​info or Status
​​Included
with
​Groupie?
May 1
7p
Zoom
518
Solo
​​500
CHALLENGE SERIES for Gold, Silver, Black, Purple, & Blue Belts (by invitation only).  Contact Jonathan for the link.
500 Challenge
May 2
11a
Zoom
519
Solo
300
Includes divisions for Adults (16-59), Juniors (under 16), and Seniors (60+).  Register here.
300
May 2
12:30p
Zoom
520
Solo
​​500
Register here.
​500 Solo
May 2
3p
Zoom
521
Solo
​​500
500 piece Solo NEW RELEASE.  Register here.
​500 New
May 9
8:45a (EDT)
Garden City & East Syracuse, NY
522
Solo
​500 Advanced,
300 Casual/Jr/Sr
NEW YORK CHAMPIONSHIP (2 LOCATIONS!) 
​Register here.
no
May 9
11a (EDT)
Garden City & East Syracuse, NY
523
​Pairs Relay
200 - 300 x 2
NEW YORK CHAMPIONSHIP (2 LOCATIONS!) 
​Register here.
no
May 9
12:30p (EDT)
Garden City & East Syracuse, NY
524
Pair
500 Advanced,
300 Casual/Jr/Sr
NEW YORK CHAMPIONSHIP (2 LOCATIONS!) 
​Register here.
no
May 9
2:15p (EDT)
Garden City & East Syracuse, NY
525
Solo Puzzle Pyramid
100/
200/
​300
NEW YORK CHAMPIONSHIP (2 LOCATIONS!) 
​Register here.
no
May 9
3:30p (EDT)
Garden City & East Syracuse, NY
526
Team
1000 Advanced, 
500 Casual/Jr/Sr
NEW YORK CHAMPIONSHIP (2 LOCATIONS!) 
​Register here.
no
May 16
8:45a (MDT)
Monument, CO
527
Solo
500 Advanced,
300 Casual/Jr/Sr
COLORADO SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here.
no
May 16
11a (MDT)
Monument, CO
528
​Pairs Relay
200 - 300 x 2
COLORADO SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here.
no
May 16
12:30p (MDT)
Monument, CO
529
Pair
500 Advanced,
300 Casual/Jr/Sr
COLORADO SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here.
no
May 16
2:15p (MDT)
Monument, CO
530
Solo Puzzle Pyramid
100/
200/
​300
COLORADO SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here.
no
May 16
3:30p (MDT)
Monument, CO
531
Team
1000 Advanced, 
500 Casual/Jr/Sr
COLORADO SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here.
no
May 22
​7p EDT
Zoom
532
Solo
​​500
NH2026 - NEW HAMPSHIRE SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP.  Register here.
no
May 22
​6:30p
Zoom
533
Solo
​​500
MO2026 - MISSOURI SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP. 
Register here.
no
May 22
7p
Zoom
534
Solo
​​500
OK2026 - OKLAHOMA SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP. 
Register here.
no
May 22
5:30 PDT
Zoom
535
Solo
​​500
NV2026 - NEVADA SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP. 
Register here.
no
May 23
​11a
Zoom
536
Solo/​Pair/Team
​​500
Separate divisions for Solo, Pair, and Team.  Register here.
500 All
May 23
​1:30p
Zoom
537
Solo/​Pair/Team
​1000
Separate divisions for Solo, Pair, and Team.  Register here.
1000
May 30
​varies
Across the USA
538
Solo
300
SUPER SATURDAY MINI TOURNEY # 5.
​Register here.
no
May 30
​varies
Across the USA
539
​Pairs Relay
200 - 300 x 2
SUPER SATURDAY MINI TOURNEY # 5.
​​Register here.
no
May 30
​varies
Across the USA
540
Pair
300
SUPER SATURDAY MINI TOURNEY # 5.
​Register here.
no
May 30
​varies
Across the USA
541
Team
500
SUPER SATURDAY MINI TOURNEY # 5.
​Register here.
no
June (20 contests)
Date & Time
​(Central)
Location
Speed
Puzzling #
Event
​Type
​# of
​Pieces
Registration
​info or Status
Included
with
​Groupie?
Jun 5
7p
Zoom
SP 542
Pair
​(1 Adult + 1 Junior)
​300 - 400
Pair (1 Adult + 1 Junior) with FAMILY STYLE puzzle.  (Piece sizes vary from small to medium to large).  Register here.
no
Jun 5
​7:30p
Zoom
SP ​543
Solo
500
CHALLENGE SERIES for Gold, Silver, Black, Purple, & Blue Belts (by invitation only).  Contact Jonathan for the link.
500 Challenge
Jun 6
​11a
Zoom
SP 544​
Solo
300
Includes divisions for Adults (16-59), Juniors (under 16), and Seniors (60+).  Register here.
300
Jun 6
12:30p
Zoom
SP ​545
Solo
500
Register here.
​500 Solo
Jun 6
3p
Zoom
SP ​546
Solo
500
500 piece Solo NEW RELEASE.  Register here.
​500 New
Jun 13
8:45a EDT
Hartford, CT
SP ​547
Solo
​500 Advanced,
300 Casual/Jr/Sr
CONNECTICUT SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here
no
Jun 13
11a EDT
Hartford, CT
SP 548
​Pairs Relay
 
​200 - 300 x 2
CONNECTICUT SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here
no
Jun 13
12:30p EDT
Hartford, CT
SP 549
Pair
​500 Advanced,
300 Casual/Jr/Sr
CONNECTICUT SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here
no
Jun 13
2:15p EDT
Hartford, CT
SP ​550
Solo
Puzzle
​Pyramid
100/
200/
​300
CONNECTICUT SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here
no
Jun 13
3:30p EDT
Hartford, CT
SP 551
​Team
​1000 Advanced, 
500 Casual/Jr/Sr
CONNECTICUT SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here
no
Jun 19
7p EDT
Zoom
SP 552
Solo
500
MAINE SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here.
no
Jun 19
6:30p
Zoom
SP 553
Solo
500
TENNESSEE SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here.
no
Jun 19
7p
Zoom
SP 554
Solo
500
IOWA SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here.
no
Jun 19
6:30p MDT
Zoom
SP 555
Solo
500
NEW MEXICO SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here.
no
Jun 20
​11a
Zoom
SP 556
Solo/​Pair/Team
500
Separate divisions for Solo, Pair, and Team.  Register here.
500 All
Jun 20
​1:30p
Zoom
SP 557
Solo/​Pair/Team
​1000
Separate divisions for Solo, Pair, and Team.  Register here.
1000
Jun 27
​8:45a PDT
Portland, OR
SP 558
Solo
​500 Advanced,
300 Casual/Jr/Sr
OREGON SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here
no
Jun 27
11a PDT
Portland, OR
SP 559
​Pairs Relay
​200 - 300 x 2
OREGON SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here
no
Jun 27
​12:30p PDT
Portland, OR
SP 560
Pair
​500 Advanced,
300 Casual/Jr/Sr
OREGON SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here
no
Jun 27
​2:15p PDT
Portland, OR
SP 561
Solo
Puzzle
​Pyramid
100/
200/
​300
OREGON SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here
no
Jun 27
​3:30p PDT
Portland, OR
SP 562
​Team
​1000 Advanced, 
500 Casual/Jr/Sr
OREGON SPEED PUZZLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Register here
no