North American Collins Championship
The North American Collins Championship (NACC) is the premier Collins-only championship Scrabble event in North America in 2026. Come one, come all to compete for the title of North American Collins Champion!
DETAILS
Directors: Jennifer Clinchy and Evans Clinchy
Stream team: Andrew Kay and Christian Kay
Format: 24 games followed by a 6-game “Final Four” playoff. Players not qualifying for the playoff are eligible for an optional 6-game single-division “Afterword” tournament on Monday, Nov. 9.
Divisions: This tournament will feature two divisions, with a rating cutoff of 1600. All players with a peak rating of 1600 or higher between Oct. 31, 2025 and Oct. 31, 2026 must play in Division 1. All other players may play up to Division 1 if desired but have the option to compete in Division 2 instead.
Prizes: Generous place and performance prizes will be awarded in both divisions.
Capacity: 80 players
Parameters: WESPA rules, CSW21 lexicon, 5 points per word challenged.
Lodging: You can book a hotel room at the discounted group rate of $189 per night plus taxes and fees here. We expect the room block to fill to capacity, so book your room as soon as you can.
Accessibility: This venue is fully wheelchair accessible. If you have questions or need assistance related to accessibility, please don’t hesitate to contact the directors. We are committed to making the tournament as accessible as possible to all players.
Have a question? Contact the directors using the button below.
REGISTRATION
Deadline: Registration closes on Friday, Oct. 23.
Entry fee: $240 for CoCo Premium Members, $255 for all others. This fee includes the 6-game Afterword tournament on Nov. 9 for players who do not qualify for the Final Four playoff.
Refunds: Full refunds are available until Saturday, Oct. 24, minus a $5 fee to cover transaction costs.
Newcomer Discounts: If this will be among your first 5 CoCo tournaments, check out the CoCo’s Newcomer Discounts program!
SCHEDULE
Friday, Nov. 6
8 to 8:30 a.m. - Check-in. All players must check in no later than 8:30 a.m. to be paired for the first round.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Main event rounds 1-4
1 to 2:30 p.m. - Lunch break
2:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Main event rounds 5-8
Saturday, Nov. 7
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Main event rounds 9-12
1 to 2:30 p.m. - Lunch break
2:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Main event rounds 13-16
Sunday, Nov. 8
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Main event rounds 17-20
1 to 2:30 p.m. - Lunch break
2:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Main event rounds 21-24
Monday, Nov. 9
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Championship semifinals
12 to 1:30 p.m. - Lunch break
1:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Championship finals
5 p.m. Awards ceremony
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, blocks away from major tourist attractions like the historic Orpheum and State Theaters, First Avenue, and the Target Center. It's easily accessible via light rail.
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.
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