Rubik's WCA North American Championship 2026

Starting Jul 2 @ 1:00 PM

Predict outcomes from the 2026 Rubik's WCA North American Championship, the WCA's third North American Championship and 19th US National Championship. Taking place July 2 through 5 at the Raleigh Convention Center, with all 17 WCA events, 955 qualified competitors, and four days of speedcubing's biggest North American stage. Lock in your picks before the opening ceremony Thursday, July 2.

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Jul 4 @ 5:00 PM

Who wins 3x3x3 Cube overall at NAC 2026?

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Matty Hiroto InabaUnited States. PR average 4.72 (WR9).
Max ParkUnited States. PR average 4.86 (WR12), PR single 3.13 (WR4).
Luke GarrettUnited States. PR average 4.88 (WR13).
Brian JohnsonUnited States. PR average 5.20 (WR19).
Dylan MillerUnited States. PR average 5.21 (WR21).
Caleb ChenUnited States. PR average 5.26 (WR26).
Ryan PilatUnited States. PR average 5.44, PR single 3.34 (WR8). Explosive single specialist.
Other / FieldAny other competitor in the registered field of 947.
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Jul 4 @ 5:00 PM

How will these 6 cubers finish in 3x3x3 Cube at NAC 2026?

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Matty Hiroto InabaUnited States. PR average 4.72 (WR9).
Max ParkUnited States. PR average 4.86 (WR12).
Luke GarrettUnited States. PR average 4.88 (WR13).
Brian JohnsonUnited States. PR average 5.20 (WR19).
Dylan MillerUnited States. PR average 5.21 (WR21).
Caleb ChenUnited States. PR average 5.26 (WR26).
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Jul 4 @ 5:00 PM

What will the winning 3x3x3 Cube Final average be?

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Sub-5.50 seconds
5.50 to 5.99 seconds
6.00 to 6.49 seconds
6.50 to 6.99 seconds
7.00 seconds or higher
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Jul 4 @ 5:00 PM

Who sets the fastest 3x3x3 single solve at NAC 2026?

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Max ParkUnited States. PR single 3.13 (WR4).
Ryan PilatUnited States. PR single 3.34 (WR8).
Luke GarrettUnited States. PR single 3.44 (WR12).
Matty Hiroto InabaUnited States. PR single 3.59 (WR18).
Dylan MillerUnited States. PR single 3.62 (WR21).
Caleb ChenUnited States. PR single 3.71 (WR23).
Other / FieldAny other competitor in the registered field of 947.
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Jul 2 @ 4:00 PM

Who wins 3x3x3 One-Handed overall at NAC 2026?

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Luke GarrettUnited States. PR average 7.72 (WR1 globally in OH).
Max ParkUnited States. PR average 7.94 (WR2), PR single 6.20 (WR6).
Neo CuaresPhilippines. PR average 8.57 (WR16). Top non-US/Canadian entry.
Alejandro Daniel Salceda CorveraMexico. PR average 8.99 (WR27).
Brian JohnsonUnited States. PR average 9.16 (WR32).
Eli ParkerUnited States. PR average 9.25 (WR35).
Other / FieldAny other competitor in the registered field of 755 OH entrants.
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Jul 2 @ 4:00 PM

How will these 6 cubers finish in 3x3x3 One-Handed at NAC 2026?

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Luke GarrettUnited States. PR average 7.72 (WR1 globally in OH).
Max ParkUnited States. PR average 7.94 (WR2), PR single 6.20 (WR6).
Neo CuaresPhilippines. PR average 8.57 (WR16).
Alejandro Daniel Salceda CorveraMexico. PR average 8.99 (WR27).
Brian JohnsonUnited States. PR average 9.16 (WR32).
Eli ParkerUnited States. PR average 9.25 (WR35).
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Jul 3 @ 5:00 PM

How will these 6 cubers finish in 4x4x4 Cube at NAC 2026?

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Max ParkUnited States. PR average 18.74 (WR2), PR single 15.71 (WR2).
Matty Hiroto InabaUnited States. PR average 20.72 (WR7). Real top-10 global 4x4 cuber.
Ari Randers-PehrsonUnited States. PR average 22.49 (WR19).
Luke GarrettUnited States. PR average 22.73 (WR21).
Henry LichnerUnited States. PR average 22.94 (WR22).
Ray BaiUnited States. PR average 23.49 (WR28), PR single 16.84 (WR5). Explosive-single specialist.
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Jul 3 @ 5:00 PM

Who sets the fastest 4x4x4 single solve at NAC 2026?

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Max ParkUnited States. PR single 15.71 (WR2).
Ray BaiUnited States. PR single 16.84 (WR5). His single is closer to Park's than anyone else.
Matty Hiroto InabaUnited States. PR single 17.10 (WR8).
Ari Randers-PehrsonUnited States. PR single 19.48 (WR29).
Luke GarrettUnited States. PR single 19.66 (WR34).
Other / FieldAny other competitor in the 4x4 field at NAC 2026.
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Jul 2 @ 1:00 PM

How will these 6 cubers finish in 5x5x5 Cube at NAC 2026?

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Max ParkUnited States. PR average 34.76 (WR3), PR single 31.54 (WR3). Heavy favorite.
Henry LichnerUnited States. PR average 40.32 (WR12).
Matty Hiroto InabaUnited States. PR average 41.65 (WR17).
Omar EllabbanCanada. PR average 42.59 (WR26). Top Canadian.
Jack PfeiferUnited States. PR average 43.60 (WR33).
Arhaan SareenCanada. PR average 44.07 (WR38).
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Jul 2 @ 1:00 PM

Will Max Park win 5x5x5 Cube at NAC 2026 with a sub-37.00 second average?

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YesMax Park wins 5x5 with a final average under 37.00 seconds.
NoMax Park either doesn't win 5x5, or wins with an average of 37.00 or slower.
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Jul 3 @ 3:00 PM

How will these 6 cubers finish in 6x6x6 Cube at NAC 2026?

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Max ParkUnited States. PR average 1:05.04 (WR2), PR single 57.69 (WR1 globally). Current 6x6 single WR holder.
Henry LichnerUnited States. PR average 1:10.64 (WR10).
Jack PfeiferUnited States. PR average 1:12.44 (WR11).
Omar EllabbanCanada. PR average 1:12.97 (WR13). Top Canadian.
Vishwa SankarUnited States. PR average 1:14.81 (WR15).
Kate GrahameUnited States. PR average 1:17.48 (WR23).
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Jul 3 @ 3:00 PM

Will Max Park break the 6x6x6 single World Record at NAC 2026?

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YesMax Park sets a 6x6 single faster than his current PR of 57.69 at NAC 2026.
NoNo 6x6 single under 57.69 is set at NAC 2026.
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Jul 4 @ 8:00 PM

How will these 6 cubers finish in 7x7x7 Cube at NAC 2026?

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Max ParkUnited States. PR average 1:36.86 (WR1 globally), PR single 1:32.07 (WR1). Current 7x7 single and average WR holder.
Omar EllabbanCanada. PR average 1:43.53 (WR6), PR single 1:37.34 (WR7). Top-10 global 7x7 cuber.
Henry LichnerUnited States. PR average 1:49.55 (WR12).
Jack PfeiferUnited States. PR average 1:50.86 (WR15).
Ethan ChoUnited States. PR average 1:55.04 (WR20).
Kate GrahameUnited States. PR average 1:55.95 (WR23).
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Jul 4 @ 8:00 PM

Will Max Park break the 7x7x7 average World Record at NAC 2026?

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YesMax Park sets a 7x7 average faster than his current PR of 1:36.86 at NAC 2026.
NoNo 7x7 average under 1:36.86 is set at NAC 2026.
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Jul 2 @ 4:00 PM

Who wins 3x3x3 Multi-Blind at NAC 2026?

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Graham SigginsUnited States. Current MBLD WR1 globally. PR: 63/65 = 61 points in 58:23.
Rowe HesslerUnited States. MBLD WR2 globally. PR: 63/66 = 60 points in 59:50. Held the WR briefly in 2025.
Andrew TaoUnited States. MBLD WR4 globally. PR: 59/63 = 55 points in 1:00:02.
Joshua GaoUnited States. MBLD WR6 globally. PR: 59/64 = 54 points in 59:53.
Stanley ChapelUnited States. MBLD WR10 globally. PR: 53/57 = 49 points in 59:05.
Other / FieldAny other competitor in the 20-cuber MBLD field at NAC 2026.
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Jul 2 @ 4:00 PM

How will these 5 cubers finish in 3x3x3 Multi-Blind at NAC 2026?

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Graham SigginsUnited States. MBLD WR1 globally. PR: 63/65 = 61 points.
Rowe HesslerUnited States. MBLD WR2 globally. PR: 63/66 = 60 points.
Andrew TaoUnited States. MBLD WR4 globally. PR: 59/63 = 55 points.
Joshua GaoUnited States. MBLD WR6 globally. PR: 59/64 = 54 points.
Stanley ChapelUnited States. MBLD WR10 globally. PR: 53/57 = 49 points.
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Jul 2 @ 4:00 PM

What will the winning 3x3 Multi-Blind score be?

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Fewer than 25 points
25 to 34 points
35 to 44 points
45 points or higher
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Jul 2 @ 1:00 PM

Will any World Record be broken at NAC 2026?

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Yes
No
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Jul 5 @ 12:00 AM

How many records (WR or NAR) will be broken across all 17 events?

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0 records
1 or 2 records
3 to 5 records
6 to 10 records
11 or more records
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Jul 5 @ 12:00 AM

Which event will see a World Record broken at NAC 2026?

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3x3x3 Cube
3x3x3 One-Handed
3x3x3 Multi-Blind
5x5x5 Cube
Megaminx
Other event
No World Record will be broken
Multiple world records broken
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Jul 5 @ 12:00 AM

Will any single cuber win 3 or more events overall at NAC 2026?

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Yes
No

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