The Championship
All you need to know about the Rubik’s WCA European Championship 2026
Do you want to participate in the Rubik’s WCA European Championship 2026 and are you looking for information about the Championship? Then you will find an answer to most of your questions here.
17 Official events
3x3x3 cube (Main event)
2x2x2 cube
4x4x4 cube
5x5x5 cube
6x6x6 cube
7x7x7 cube
3x3x3 Blindfolded
3x3x3 Fewest Moves
3x3x3 One-Handed
Clock
Megaminx
Pyraminx
Skewb
Square-1
4x4x4 Blindfolded
5x5x5 Blindfolded
3x3x3 Multi-Blind
Important dates
| Timeline | Date |
|---|---|
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Phase 1 Qualification Requirement Deadline |
1st of January 2026 |
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Phase 1 Opens |
8th of January 2026 19:00 CET |
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Phase 1 Closes |
14th of January 2026 23:59 CET |
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Phase 2 Opens |
15th of January 2026 19:00 CET |
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Phase 2 Closes |
14th of May 2026 23:59 CEST |
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Refund Deadline (50% back by cancellation) |
14th of May 2026 23:59 CEST |
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Phase 2 Qualification Requirement Deadline |
21st of May 2026 |
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Updating Events Deadline |
28th of May 2026 23:59 CEST |
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Adding Competitors from the Waiting List Deadline |
28th of May 2026 23:59 CEST |
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Rubik’s WCA European Championship 2026 |
16th – 19th of July 2026 |
Time schedule
To see the entire time schedule and exact times, please visit the WCA-website.
Finals
Advancements to Finals:
Top 14 European competitors will always advance to the finals. If any non-European competitor is faster than the 14th they will also be allowed to compete in the finals.
Addition: number of competitors in the 3×3 final will be rounded up to the nearest even number
