MoYu WCA World Championship 2027 Announced – Dates, Location, Registration and Qualification Times
The MoYu WCA World Championship 2027 has officially been announced! The world's biggest speedcubing competition will take place from 22–25 July 2027 in Uppsala, Sweden, bringing together up to 2,000 competitors from around the world.
Announced on Sunday 18 October 2026, the competition will be the 13th WCA World Championship, with MoYu as the title sponsor.
The competition will be held at the IFU Arena in Uppsala, and will feature all 18 official WCA events, including the newly introduced Face Turning Octahedron (FTO), which becomes an official event in January 2027.
With three different registration phases, competitors of a wide range of abilities will have the opportunity to participate, although faster competitors will receive priority registration.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2027 World Championship.
When and Where Will the 2027 World Championship Take Place?
The championship will take place over four days:
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Dates: Thursday 22 July – Sunday 25 July 2027
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City: Uppsala, Sweden
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Venue: IFU Arena
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Address: Råbyvägen 77, 754 60 Uppsala, Sweden
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Competitor limit: 2,000
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Registration fee: 1,300 SEK (Swedish Krona)
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Official website: wcaworlds27.com
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WCA competition page: MoYu WCA World Championship 2027
Uppsala is Sweden's fourth-largest city, located approximately 70 kilometres north of Stockholm.
For international competitors, Stockholm Arlanda Airport is the most convenient major airport, with rail and bus connections to Uppsala.
This will be the first WCA World Championship held in Sweden, following the 2025 championship in Seattle, USA.
Registration Will Take Place in Three Phases
One of the most important details of the announcement is the three-phase registration system.
Rather than allowing all competitors to register simultaneously, the organisers have introduced different qualification requirements depending on when competitors wish to register.
The fastest competitors will be eligible to register first, followed by progressively more accessible qualification standards.
| Registration phase | Dates |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 22 November – 2 December 2026 |
| Phase 2 | 6–16 December 2026 |
| Phase 3 | 20 December 2026 – 31 March 2027 |
All phases open and close at 15:00 Central European Time (CET), which is 14:00 UK time during these registration periods.
To register during a particular phase, you must already have achieved the qualification standard for at least one event in that phase.
For example, a competitor with an official 3x3 average of 8 seconds would not be eligible to register during Phase 1, but would become eligible when Phase 2 opens.
Similarly, a competitor with a 15-second 3x3 average would need to wait until Phase 3.
Importantly, qualification times must be strictly better than the listed standard. An average of exactly 9.00 seconds would not qualify for Phase 2 in 3x3, but 8.99 would.
Registration will take place through the official WCA competition page.
Full Qualification Times for the 2027 World Championship
The qualification requirements have now been published for all 18 events.
Unless otherwise specified, qualification is based on an official WCA average or mean.
| Event | Phase 1 | Phase 2 | Phase 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3x3 | 7.00 | 9.00 | 1:00.00 |
| 2x2 | 1.45 | 2.35 | 30.00 |
| 4x4 | 26.50 | 32.50 | 1:03.00 |
| 5x5 | 49.00 | 56.00 | 1:03.00 |
| 6x6 | 1:33.00 | 1:36.50 | 1:41.00 |
| 7x7 | 2:21.00 | 2:26.50 | 2:40.00 |
| 3x3 Blindfolded (single) | 21.50 | 26.50 | 51.25 |
| 3x3 Fewest Moves | 23 moves | 25 moves | Top 100 |
| 3x3 One-Handed | 11.00 | 13.25 | 15.75 |
| Clock | 3.80 | 6.00 | 15.00 |
| Megaminx | 39.50 | 48.00 | 1:00.00 |
| Pyraminx | 2.10 | 3.50 | 30.00 |
| Skewb | 2.70 | 4.15 | 30.00 |
| Square-1 | 8.40 | 11.00 | 14.50 |
| 4x4 Blindfolded (single) | 2:07.00 | 2:30.00 | Top 70 |
| 5x5 Blindfolded (single) | 5:50.00 | 7:00.00 | Top 70 |
| 3x3 Multi-Blind (points) | Over 31 | Over 27 | Top 50 |
| Face Turning Octahedron | N/A | N/A | Top 400 |
All numerical standards are strict. Rankings apply where specified.
The Phase 3 qualification requirements are particularly interesting.
For 3x3, competitors only need an official average below one minute, meaning that many relatively inexperienced competitors will be eligible to attend the World Championship.
However, some events remain much more restrictive.
For example, the Phase 3 qualification for 6x6 is an average below 1:41.00, while 7x7 requires an average below 2:40.00.
These are considerably more demanding standards, reflecting the need to manage the competition schedule with so many events and competitors.
Can You Register for Events You Qualify for Later?
Yes, but there are some important rules.
You can only register for events for which you have already achieved the required qualification standard at the time.
If you register in Phase 1 because you qualify for 3x3, but only meet the Phase 3 qualification for 4x4, you will need to manually add 4x4 to your registration once Phase 3 opens.
Similarly, if you achieve a new qualifying result after registering, you can add the event once the results have been published on the WCA website.
The final date for achieving qualifying results is 23 May 2027, and registered competitors can update their events until 31 May 2027.
Face Turning Octahedron Makes Its World Championship Debut
One of the biggest changes for the 2027 World Championship is the inclusion of Face Turning Octahedron (FTO).
FTO is scheduled to become an official WCA event on 2 January 2027, meaning that the 2027 World Championship will be the first to feature it.
Unlike most existing WCA events, FTO is an octahedral puzzle rather than a cube.
Its introduction brings the total number of official WCA events to 18.
Because FTO will have only been an official event for a few months before registration closes, its qualification system is different.
There are no Phase 1 or Phase 2 qualification times.
Instead, the top 400 competitors in the official FTO rankings will be eligible to compete, with qualification taking place during Phase 3.
This should make FTO one of the most interesting events to follow in the months leading up to the championship, as competitors attempt to establish themselves in the official rankings.
Registration Fees and Refunds
The registration fee is 1,300 SEK, approximately £100 at recent exchange rates, although the exact cost in pounds will depend on the exchange rate when payment is made.
Payment must be completed online through Stripe, and registration is not considered complete until payment has been received.
There is a limit of 2,000 competitors.
If the competition reaches capacity, additional registrations will be placed on a waiting list.
Competitors on the waiting list may be accepted until 23 May 2027, and anyone remaining on the waiting list after that deadline will receive a full refund.
Competitors who cancel an accepted registration before the same deadline will receive a 50% refund.
There will be no on-the-spot registration.
Spectator Tickets and Finals
Unlike most smaller speedcubing competitions, the World Championship will require spectators to purchase entry tickets.
Competitors will be able to enter the venue using their competitor badges, but anyone wishing to watch the finals live in Hall A will require a separate finals ticket.
This requirement also applies to competitors and volunteers.
The organisers are planning to release general spectator tickets on 10 January 2027.
Competitors and accepted volunteers will be able to reserve subsidised finals tickets for 10 SEK per day, with the presale expected to begin on 27 December 2026.
Tickets will be limited, so anyone planning to watch the finals in person should consider booking early.
When Will the Finals Take Place?
The competition will feature finals across three days, with the main 3x3 final scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
| Date | Highlights |
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| Thursday 22 July | Opening ceremony and MoYu Nations Cup |
| Friday 23 July | One-Handed, FTO, Pyraminx, 5x5 and Clock finals |
| Saturday 24 July | 4x4, Square-1, 2x2 and 6x6 finals |
| Sunday 25 July | 3x3, 7x7, Skewb, Megaminx and 3x3 Blindfolded finals |
The 3x3 World Championship final is currently scheduled for Sunday 25 July, between approximately 16:15 and 17:55 local time.
There will also be a MoYu Nations Cup on Thursday evening, providing an additional team-based competition alongside the official WCA events.
The organisers have warned that exact session times may change.
Volunteers Wanted for the World Championship
The organisers are also looking for hundreds of volunteers to help run the competition.
Roles include judging, scrambling, running and other organisational tasks.
Volunteers who complete their assigned duties will receive several benefits, including:
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A refund of their registration fee after the competition
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Lunch during the competition
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Snacks and refreshments
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A volunteer T-shirt
Those who apply before 22 November 2026 and are accepted will also have access to additional benefits, including priority registration before Phase 3 opens and early access to certain hotel rooms and spectator tickets.
Volunteer applications will remain open until 31 March 2027.
More information is available on the official World Championship website.
Travelling to Uppsala for the World Championship
For British competitors, Sweden is a relatively accessible destination compared with previous World Championships held in Asia, Australia and North America.
Uppsala is located north of Stockholm, and the most convenient international airport is Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
From Arlanda, competitors can travel directly to Uppsala by train or bus.
The IFU Arena is located at Råbyvägen 77, northeast of central Uppsala.
There are several hotels in and around the city, including Arenahotellet, which is located close to the competition venue.
With up to 2,000 competitors expected, plus families and spectators, accommodation near the venue could become difficult to find, particularly over the championship weekend.
Anyone planning to attend should consider arranging travel and accommodation well in advance.
Looking Ahead to the 2027 World Championship
The 2027 World Championship promises to be one of the biggest speedcubing competitions ever held.
With 2,000 competitor places, 18 official events, a new FTO competition and some of the world's fastest cubers competing for World Championship titles, there is plenty to look forward to.
The three-phase registration system also provides opportunities for competitors who are not necessarily among the world's fastest.
For many cubers, simply attending a World Championship and competing alongside the best solvers in the world is an unforgettable experience.
With registration opening on 22 November 2026, anyone considering attending should check their qualification times and make sure they understand which registration phase they are eligible for.
You can find the latest information, qualification requirements and registration details on the official websites:
The countdown to Uppsala 2027 has begun!
