Clock on the Madison Rocks 2025

Zeke Mackay mastered the ultimate test of stamina at Clock on the Madison Rocks 2025, capturing the 6x6x6 Cube title with a winning average of 1:42.20 and a best single time of 1:35.28. Conquering the massive layers of the 6x6x6 puzzle requires exceptional physical stamina, sustained concentration, and flawless mechanical execution. In a demanding discipline where mental fatigue can unravel an entire solve in a fraction of a second, Mackay delivered consistent execution across the board to lead the field in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, setting the tone for an intense weekend of high-level speedcubing across two separate venues.

The two-day WCA competition brought together 62 competitors across seven events and 15 rounds of action on September 5 and September 6, 2025. Action kicked off at Highland Manor Park on Friday before shifting to Tenney Park on Saturday, providing a lively outdoor backdrop for the gathered solvers. While big cubes demanded heavy focus and patience, the event schedule pushed athletes across varied puzzle disciplines. Speed cubing talent from across the region converged in Madison to test their skills in standard formats, specialty mechanics, and high-complexity challenges alike.

Beyond the grueling 6x6x6 contest, Mackay also dominated another complex puzzle by claiming top honors in Megaminx with a 35.07 winning average and a 32.79 single. Brian Johnson secured second place on the twelve-sided puzzle with an average of 45.33, while Simon Kellum locked down third place at 50.86. The big-cube podium featured familiar consistency, as Lucas Lippman-Bruno claimed the runner-up position in the 6x6x6 Cube with an average of 1:50.20, followed by Johnson taking third place with a mark of 1:54.08 after a fierce round among 25 starters.

The flagship Rubik's Cube contest drew 60 entrants across three intense rounds of elimination. In the final, Mihir Narayan took victory with a winning average of 6.74 and a single of 5.89, edging out Johnson whose 6.88 average secured second place. Mackay added another podium to his weekend tally by finishing third with an average of 6.96. The 3x3 results highlighted an exceptionally fast final, featuring three solvers dipping under the seven-second threshold on the classic 3x3x3 Cube.

Away from the top of the podium, several solvers posted massive personal improvements throughout the schedule. Julian Lisowski cut his 3x3x3 Cube personal record down to 12.19, an improvement of 45.2 percent over his previous best, while also knocking 33.6 percent off his Clock mark with an 11.55. Logan Maciejewski took on seven events, advancing his Square-1 best by 35.8 percent to 18.04 and slicing his 6x6x6 Cube time down to 2:56.02, an improvement of 17.3 percent. Jonah Premnath made huge strides on Square-1 by recording a 24.95, which was 31.3 percent faster than before, alongside a 6.19 in Skewb. Varun Gudibanda delivered a 1:10.35 in Megaminx, improving by 26.3 percent, and posted a 9.23 in the main event.

New milestones and fresh debuts brought added energy across the roster. William Beattie took on seven different events, logging first ever tournament attempts in 6x6x6 Cube with a 4:16.63, Square-1 with a 26.97, and Megaminx with a 2:08.21. Caleb Rittenhouse delivered his first official Clock solve of 26.78 and cut his 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 15.7 percent to 36.75. First-time tournament competitors stepped up to the tables as well, with Azaad Bathla recording debut results including a 15.75 on the 3x3x3 Cube, a 9.60 on Pyraminx, and a 12.15 on Skewb. Ethan Wood completed his maiden appearance by logging 8.28 in Skewb and 13.86 in the standard cube.

Specialty mechanical puzzles offered plenty of drama throughout Saturday at Clock on the Madison Rocks 2025. Brian Johnson captured two event titles, winning the Pyraminx with a 2.78 average over Kellum at 3.12 and Carter Kucala at 3.15, before taking the Square-1 crown with an 8.00 average ahead of Kucala at 8.36 and Lippman-Bruno at 10.42. Kucala found the top step of the podium in Skewb, where an average of 2.40 topped Jory Hullin at 3.13 and Kellum at 3.45 across two competitive rounds.

The titular Clock event rounded out the weekend with sharp turnarounds and narrow margins across three full rounds. Carter Thomas took first place with a 3.60 average and a single of 2.90, finishing ahead of Charles Bois at 4.54 and Lippman-Bruno at 5.34. United States competitors collected 20 total podium placements alongside one podium spot for India over the weekend. As the Madison cubing competition drew to a close, the balance of big-cube endurance and rapid-fire turning highlighted the depth of skill on display.

The 2025 gathering in Wisconsin proved that success on the speedcubing circuit demands both sheer explosive pace and the stamina to endure long, high-piece solves. With standout performances across seven different events, Clock on the Madison Rocks 2025 delivered an unforgettable weekend of competition, leaving athletes with fresh personal benchmarks as they look ahead to the next stops of the tournament season.