2026 Word Cup Scrabble Tournament Collins Division
Word Cup is an annual Scrabble championship co-sponsored by the CoCo and the Word Game Players' Organization (WGPO). This year’s Word Cup will take place in Williamsburg, VA, the week of July 31 - Aug. 5, 2026. Competition space and lodging are located at the 4-star Williamsburg Lodge, a Marriott property.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Location: Williamsburg Lodge, 310 S. England St., Williamsburg, VA 23185
Director: Evans Clinchy
Games: 31
Parameters: WESPA rules, CSW24 lexicon, 5 points per word challenged
Divisions: This tournament will feature two divisions. Division 1 is open to all players, with unlimited play-ups allowed. Division 2 is open only to players rated below 1600.
Prizes: Generous place and performance prizes will be awarded in both Collins divisions. A grand prize of $7,500 is guaranteed if there are 55 or more entrants. Thank you to the Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation for their generous donation to the prize pool.
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REGISTRATION
Main Event entry fee: $215 for adults; $115 for players under age 18. This fee increases by $50 after May 30. CoCo Premium Members can claim a $15 discount off the entry fee. You can learn about becoming a CoCo Premium Member here.
Early Bird entry fee: For adults who are CoCo Premium Members, $20. For all other adults, $35. Players under age 18, $20. You can learn more about the Early Bird here.
Registration deadline: July 26. No walk-ins.
Hotel block deadline: June 30.
Commuter fee: All players not staying at the hotel will be required to pay a $100 commuter fee.
Refunds: Full refunds (minus $5 to cover transaction costs) are available until July 30.
Check-In: Players must check in ahead of the event or risk being dropped from the pairings on Day 1. Check-in will take place on Friday, July 31 between 12 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Free T-shirts: All players who register before March 1 will receive a free commemorative Word Cup 2025 T-shirt. (Note: Sizes run small, so consider ordering one size up.)
Newcomer Discounts: If this will be among your first 3 CoCo tournaments, check out the CoCo’s Newcomer Discounts program!
CoCo Scrabble Access Fund: You may be eligible to receive financial assistance to enter this tournament. The CoCo Scrabble Access Fund reduces barriers for players with limited financial means by giving them free Premium Memberships and free entry to tournaments. Learn more about how you can benefit here.
CoCo membership: Every player who registers for this tournament will automatically become a basic CoCo member for free. You can learn about CoCo membership here.
SCHEDULE & LOGISTICS
Main Event: 31 games from Saturday, Aug. 1 through Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. Players will play seven games on each of the first four days, then three games on the final day of the tournament. Games will begin at 9 a.m. each day.
Early Bird: 5 games on Friday, July 31. You can learn more about the Early Bird here.
Event hotel details: Williamsburg Lodge, 310 S. England St., Williamsburg, VA 23185. You can book a hotel room at the discounted group rate here through June 30. For phone reservations, call +1 (855) 231-7240 and provide the code “Scrabble Word Cup 2026“.
LOCATION
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