Burnaby Cubes Big & Small 2026

Inside the Bonsor Recreation Complex on June 7, 2026, the distinct click of turning plastic filled the hall as timers flickered across rows of competition stations. Speedcubers gathered early in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, adjusting tension screws and preparing stacks of puzzles ranging from miniature two-layer cubes to massive multi-layered hardware. A palpable sense of discovery set the tone for the single-day gathering, where dozens of newcomers made their first appearances alongside seasoned tournament veterans.

The 2026 schedule brought 79 competitors together for Burnaby Cubes Big & Small 2026, offering five events across nine total rounds. The lineup stood out for its dramatic balance of challenges, testing everything from the rapid pace of the 2x2x2 Cube to the endurance demanded by big cubes and the memory required for blindfolded solving. Above all, the day became an showcase for fresh talent, as first-time participants and emerging solvers took their first official steps on the competitive stage.

The premier classic Rubik's Cube drew a stacked field of 77 competitors through three intensive rounds. Dylan Miller of the United States earned top honours in the final, securing victory with a winning average of 5.85 seconds and a blistering best single solve of 4.95. Canada's Kyle Santucci pushed the title race to the wire, posting a 5.89 average for second place, while Lucas Kuczaj of Canada completed the podium in third with a 6.88 average. The 3x3 results also delivered international history when Taiyo Berčič set a new Slovenian national record average of 6.93 seconds.

Beyond the fight for titles, the tournament floor was defined by personal breakthroughs and milestone attempts. Daniil Mykhailenko delivered extraordinary progress across two events, cutting his 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 77.4 percent down to 5.66 seconds and taking 39.4 percent off his 3x3x3 Cube mark with a 24.87. Charles Grapengieser completed his first official 2x2x2 Cube attempt in 12.31 seconds while chopping 48 percent off his 3x3x3 time to finish with a 24.93 personal best. Sahaj Mahajan also registered sharp gains, improving his 2x2x2 best by 52.1 percent to 7.03 seconds and dropping his 3x3x3 mark to 35.46. Levi Pessôa Quintella advanced by 50.6 percent on 2x2x2 to reach 5.27 seconds, alongside an 18.28 personal best on the 3x3x3.

New ventures into larger puzzles highlighted another layer of progression throughout the weekend. Felix Zhou tackled four events, setting marks on his first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube in 3:03.14, his first 7x7x7 Cube in 5:07.48, and his first 2x2x2 Cube solve in 3.82, while securing 13th place in the 7x7x7. Jake Rattenberry entered three events and placed 9th in 7x7x7 Cube after recording his first attempt in 4:27.81 alongside a first 6x6x6 solve of 3:09.52. Tarun Narayan put up a 12.79 personal best on the 3x3x3 Cube, 20.6 percent faster than before, while taking on his first 6x6x6 attempt in 5:14.73. Haon Inn made their first WCA competition appearance, logging debut attempts of 7.41 seconds on the 2x2x2 Cube and 32.85 on the 3x3x3.

In the short-format speed cubing events, Kevin Lê claimed the 2x2x2 Cube crown across two rounds, recording a winning average of 2.18 seconds and a single of 2.08. Dylan Miller took second place with a 2.37 average, followed by Peter Barnwell in third with 2.61. In the 3x3x3 Blindfolded category, where competitors must memorise piece positions before masking their eyes, Etan Huang achieved the winning single time of 31.56 seconds. Kevin Matthews followed in second place with a 45.64 single, while Daniel Deng rounded out an all-Canadian podium with a 1:47.31 finish.

The big cube categories belonged decisively to Kevin Hays of the United States, who swept both major titles. In the single-round 6x6x6 Cube event, Hays registered a winning average of 1:16.73 and a top single of 1:09.17 to beat out Lucas Kuczaj, who took second in 1:53.01, and Callen Kleij in third at 2:01.75. Hays duplicated his dominance on the 7x7x7 Cube with a winning average of 1:56.94 and a single of 1:55.28, finishing ahead of Kuczaj in 2:46.74 and Kleij in 3:26.22.

By the conclusion of Burnaby Cubes Big & Small 2026, Canadian contenders had collected 11 podium spots, with United States entrants taking the remaining four. As tables cleared and timers packed away, this vibrant cubing competition stood out for its blend of elite performance, national records, and a broad influx of new competitors discovering the sport for the first time.