What is WORD CUP 2023?

• WORD CUP 2023 is a 31 game championship level scrabble event being held in Albany, NY from June 30-July 4, 2023

Is WORD CUP 2023 WESPA Rated?

• Yes, WORD CUP 2023 is WESPA rated 

What are the prizes?

• The top prize for CSW is $10,000 USD (with 50 CSW entrants)

• WORD CUP 2023 is organized by WGPO (Word Game Players' Organization) which is adding $50,000 USD to the prize pool on top of entry fees collected for the event

• We expect a very large prize pool with generous place, class, and fun prizes

Entry fees?

• WORD CUP 2023 main event costs $150 USD to play, if paid by May 15, 2023. For full entry fee details, see the main page

• Canadians contact josh@letsplayscrabble.com for interac payments in Canadian currency

Eligibility?

• WORD CUP 2023 does not require qualification: anyone can play by paying the entry fee and registering for the event

Format?

• 31 game swiss/performance pairings

Invitation letters

• The organizers will provide invitation letters on an as needed basis. Fill out this form to request one.

Where do I travel to?

• The tournament venue is Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd, Albany NY, 12205, USA

• The closest: 

  • • airport is ALB, (2km) from the hotel (free shuttle)

    • rail station is Albany-Rensselaer, NY (20 km).

    • bus service is to the Albany Bus Terminal (18 km)

Travel distance to Albany, NY  (from cities w/airport codes)

• New York City, NY (267 km): JFK, LGA

• Newark, NJ (251 km): EWR

• Boston, MA (275 km): BOS

• Montreal, QC Canada (362 km): YUL

• Philadelphia, PA (387 km): PHL

• Toronto, ON, Canada (616 km): YYZ

Is rail travel an option?

• In the USA: Amtrak.com

• In Canada: check ViaRail

Map of tournament venue to calculate distances

Where can I find visa information?

• Check the US State department site