Rubik’s Cube speed-solving competitions, known as speedcubing competitions, are held in Finland approximately once a month. All competitions are announced on the official website of the governing body, World Cube Association, at least one month in advance.

Participation in Competitions

Anyone who can solve at least one of the 17 official competition events of the World Cube Association is eligible to participate in speedcubing competitions. Instructions for solving the traditional Rubik’s Cube can be found here. There is no age limit for competitions. Most participants are children and young adults, but some older competitors also take part.

Before registering, each competitor must create their own World Cube Association profile. You can create a profile here.

Registration for each competition must be completed on the competition page that appears on the World Cube Association website. The participation fee varies by competition but is usually between €10 and €20 per competition. No additional licenses or insurance are required.

Preparing for Competitions

Before participating in competitions, it’s important to understand the main rules and guidelines. The rules can be found here. Pay special attention to Articles 3 and A. The most important bits: 

• Flash photography is prohibited
• The audience must stay at least 1.5 meters away from solving stations
• Filming solutions is allowed as long as the camera screen is off or not directed at the competitor
• Familiarize yourself with the different types of penalties
• If unsure about a penalty, call a delegate
• If you believe a competitor deserves an extra attempt, call a delegate
• Do not twist cubes or use phones while judging
• Do not touch pieces that have fallen off another competitor’s cube
• Ensure times are written clearly on the scorecard
• Do not forget to write your competition ID on the scorecard

Competitors use their own cubes, but timers are provided by the competition organizers. Bring all the cubes you plan to compete with. Note that smart cubes are not allowed!

Useful Videos

• How Speedcubing Competitions Work (Part I)
• How To Solve At A Speedcubing Competition (Part II)
• How To Judge At A Speedcubing Competition (Part III)

Results

All results from competitions are recorded and added to each participant’s WCA profile. You can view all rankings and records here.