Cubalaya LA 2026

33 competitors gathered on July 25, 2026, marking a pivotal midsummer date on the regional speedcubing calendar. Staged at the Grace Church of Paulina in Paulina, Louisiana, USA, the single-day gathering provided an intense test across 10 rounds of action. As the 2026 season hit its stride, contenders converged to measure their progress at this high-energy WCA competition, pursuing personal milestones and podium spots across six official events.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube contest delivered sharp times through three packed stages of competition. Dylan Miller took top honors with an elite final average of 5.84 seconds, underpinned by a blistering single of 4.80 seconds in the event. Rowan Stough secured second place with an average of 9.39, while RJ Gohn completed the top three on a 9.60 average. The deep field of 31 entrants pushed the level throughout every round of 3x3 results.

Dylan Miller added a second gold medal to his weekend tally in the 5x5x5 Cube, mastering the larger layers with a winning average of 1:02.75 and a top single of 59.22 seconds across two rounds. Ordway Persyn claimed second place with a mark of 1:11.65, followed closely by John Young in third at 1:12.93. Miller commanded the event from start to finish, demonstrating remarkable control in the extended solves.

Rowan Stough emerged as the most prolific victor of the tournament, taking first place in three distinct puzzle disciplines. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Stough posted an exceptional 1.17 average, highlighted by a 0.90 single, to lead Cooper Landry with 1.93 and Evan Smith with 2.92. Stough continued that sharp pace in Pyraminx with a 2.63 winning average, ahead of Peyton Tumy at 3.31 and Jazer Farley at 3.41, before completing the sweep in Skewb with a 2.78 average.

The 3x3x3 Blindfolded round presented its customary high-wire challenge, demanding complete memorisation and precise execution without sight. Dylan Girouard captured the title with a winning single time of 1:09.15. Ordway Persyn earned the runner-up position on a successful solve of 1:59.73. The remaining competitors, Cooper Landry, Nisan Reedy, and Rowan Stough, recorded DNF results, underscoring the razor-thin margin between completion and elimination in blindfold events.

Beyond the title contests, Cubalaya LA 2026 served as a productive arena for rising talents across the region. Augie Redmann delivered a massive step forward on the Rubik's Cube, recording a personal best of 18.22 seconds to finish 46.9 percent faster than his previous best of 34.29, alongside an 8.10 Skewb personal best that was 39.2 percent faster. Brandon Gautreau secured a personal best of 1:20.60 in the 5x5x5 Cube, slicing 37.4 percent off his earlier mark, and added an 8.90 personal best on the 3x3x3 Cube. Jax Cressend took on five events, earning a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 3.08 seconds that improved his previous time by 30.6 percent, while Michael Hammons cut 29.5 percent off his Pyraminx record with a 13.15 personal best.

Fresh milestones continued throughout the roster at Cubalaya LA 2026. Gabriel Anthony Nolan entered four events, logging his first ever attempt at Pyraminx with a 10.00, his first 2x2x2 Cube solve at 7.44, and an opening 3x3x3 Cube result of 19.96. Ariel Alejandro Ibarra Alban made his first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube with a mark of 1:32.98 to take 13th place. Asher Rich completed his first WCA competition by posting an 8.69 in his first Pyraminx attempt and an 18.86 in Skewb. Sutton Brown also made his speed cubing debut, recording a 6.90 in his first 2x2x2 Cube attempt and a 26.39 on the 3x3x3 Cube.

The single-day format tested consistency, mental stamina, and technical sharpness in equal measure. With 20 podium positions claimed by United States competitors and standout performances across all six categories, the gathering highlighted the continuing development of regional talent. As the calendar turns toward future events, this edition of Cubalaya LA 2026 will stand out as a memorable benchmark for both seasoned champions and emerging solvers.