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 Scripps National Spelling Bee (93rd year)

Competition Information

Get ready for the 92nd Scripps National Spelling Bee! We have included everything you need to know about the competition, including a schedule, our admission policy for onstage competition sessions and the speller dress code. Download a PDF copy of this information.

Competition Schedule

Admission and Seating Policy

Trip to National Harbor

Spellers will want to book Bee Week travel as soon as possible after winning a regional spelling bee or accepting an invitation through the RSVBee program. We have included information below that will help you book discounted airfare and get a better feel for the area. Download a PDF copy of this information.

Study Resources

We want our national finalists to be as prepared as possible for the national competition in National Harbor, Maryland. Merriam-Webster Unabridged is the official dictionary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and every word from the competition will come from this source. All national finalists receive free access to a one-year subscription to Merriam-Webster Unabridged Online.

Use Our Study Resources

We want you to be as prepared as possible for the national competition. Merriam-Webster Unabridged is the official dictionary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and every word from the competition will come from it. This online dictionary should be an invaluable resource to you as you prepare for the Bee.

Welcome to the Scripps National Spelling Bee's Local Sponsor Education Series! 

Each of the lessons within this series includes a video from a member of the Bee team with information about a certain topic involving the administration of your local area spelling bee program and a section within the Local Sponsor Education Series workbook. Once you have finished all four lessons, you can complete a short multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the material.