How to Watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee is set to take place in Washington, attracting nearly 250 contestants from various regions. Participants compete for a chance to win a prestigious trophy and a cash prize of $50,000. The event highlights the skills and dedication of young spellers from around the world.
- ▪Nearly 250 contestants are participating in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
- ▪The event is held in Washington, D.C.
- ▪The winner will receive a $50,000 cash prize and a ceramic trophy known as the Scripps Cup.
13 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 17 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 4 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ How Shrey Parikh won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee — CBS News — Top
- ▪ California teen wins Scripps National Spelling Bee in dramatic lightning-round tiebreaker — California Post
- ▪ Scripps Spelling Bee 2026 Takeaways: Shrey Parikh Wins in Spell-Off — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Live updates: Shrey Parikh wins Scripps National Spelling Bee after a spell-off — Quick Post — National
- ▪ California teen wins National Spelling Bee with ‘bromocriptine’ — Straits Times — World
- ▪ California teen wins National Spelling Bee with ’bromocriptine’ — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Shrey Parikh wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in lightning round - AP News — Google News
- ▪ California teen Shrey Parikh wins Scripps National Spelling Bee — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ California teen wins Bee in tiebreaker spell-off — ESPN — Top
- ▪ Live updates: Scripps National Spelling Bee is down to four finalists — Quick Post — Washington Post — National
- ▪ California teen Shrey Parikh wins National Spelling Bee in dramatic tiebreaker — The Guardian — US
- ▪ When is the Scripps National Spelling Bee 2026? Time, Channel, Livestream — Decider
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }Scripps National Spelling BeeHow to WatchThe Perfect Bee LanguageLast Year’s WinnerTake Our Spelling QuizAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTSupported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTHow to Watch the 2026 Scripps National Spelling BeeNearly 250 contestants from around the nation and the world traveled to Washington for a chance at glory and a $50,000 cash prize.Listen · 3:09 min Share full articleThe winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee receives a ceramic trophy known as the Scripps Cup.Credit...Jose Luis Magana/Associated PressBy Ashley AhnMay 28, 2026Updated 5:20 p.m.
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