Live updates Scripps National Spelling Bee to end in a spell-off
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- The final night of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee is currently taking place at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
- The three-day competition started with nearly 250 participants, narrowing down to nine finalists for the championship round.
- The winner will receive $50,000, a commemorative medal, the Scripps Cup, $2,500, and a Merriam-Webster reference library.
- The finals began at 8 p.m. Eastern and are being broadcast on ION, spellingbee.com, and other Scripps-affiliated stations.