North American Collins Championship (NACC) Afterword

Presented by the CoCo

November 9, 2026

Minneapolis, MN

OVERVIEW

The North American Collins Championship (NACC) is the premier Collins-only championship Scrabble event in North America in 2026. The top four players from each division will compete in a playoff on Monday, Nov. 9. All other players are welcome to play in a 6-game Afterword event on that same day.

AFTERWORD DETAILS

  • Directors/Organizers: TBD

  • Number of games: 6

  • Divisions: This tournament will feature two divisions, with a rating cutoff of 1600. All players with a peak rating of 1600 or higher from Oct. 31, 2025 - Oct. 31, 2026 must play in Division 1. All others may play up to Division 1 if desired, but have the option to compete in Division 2 instead.

  • Player capacity: 90 players total across both divisions.

  • Parameters: WESPA rules, CSW21 lexicon, 5 points per word challenged.

  • Refunds: Full refunds are available until Oct. 31, 2026, minus a $5 fee to cover transaction costs.

  • Have a question? Contact the directors using the button below.

REGISTRATION

  • Deadline: Registration for the Afterword closes on Nov. 8, 2026.

  • How to Register: Players who play the Main Event can register for the Afterword tournament for free when they register online for the Main Event, or in person on November 8 after determining whether they qualify for the Final Four playoff. All others must sign up for the Afterword here.

  • Entry fee: $50. This 6-game tournament is free to enter for all players who compete in the Main Event. For others who wish to play only the Afterword and not the Main Event, the entry fee is $50.

  • Newcomer Discounts Program: If this will be among your first CoCo tournaments, check out the CoCo’s Newcomer Discounts program!

HOTEL AND VENUE INFORMATION

The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
710 S Marquette Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55402

The tournament will take place at the Marquette Hotel, a Hilton hotel. The Marquette Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, walking distance from major tourist attractions like [TBD] and [TBD] . It's directly and easily accessible from [TBD] via [TBD] .

Players can reserve a hotel room at a discounted rate in the group’s room block using the purple button below. We strongly encourage players to stay at the hotel if they are able so that we can fill our room block quota and allocate as much money as possible to prizes, rather than un-booked rooms.

To maximize accessibility and affordability for this tournament, and to give players the freedom to choose the accommodations that best meet their needs, we are not charging a fee for players who choose to stay in alternate accommodations.

PARKING ALTERNATIVES

  • TBD

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