DFW Weeknights 4 2026

One competitor stood atop all three podiums on September 24, 2026, setting the benchmark across an evening dedicated entirely to big puzzles. At DFW Weeknights 4 2026, held at the Timberglen Branch Library in Dallas, Texas, USA, the gathering brought together speedcubing enthusiasts for a focused schedule featuring the 4x4x4 Cube, 6x6x6 Cube, and 7x7x7 Cube. For many participants testing their skills across multi-layered layers, the meet proved to be an ideal stage for fresh attempts and breakthrough marks.

The energy inside the Timberglen Branch Library reflected the distinct character of an evening cubing competition. While spectators often look for traditional Rubik's Cube head-to-head battles or 3x3 results, this specialized roster put layer management and stamina on full display. Competitors gathered in Dallas, Texas, USA to push through complex parity algorithms and extensive reduction phases, turning a weeknight session into a showcase of high-order puzzle mechanics and dedicated practice.

Ryan Pilat of the United States delivered an immaculate performance across the board, securing gold in every contest on the schedule. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Pilat logged a winning mark of 24.51 to capture first place in decisive fashion. The standard across the field remained sharp throughout the evening, but Pilat maintained an edge over his closest rivals to set the tone for the rest of his dominant campaign in Dallas.

Pilat continued his winning ways as the puzzle sizes expanded. In the 6x6x6 Cube, he took the top position with a time of 1:32.33, edging out Jadon Castillo who finished in second place with a time of 1:35.51. Ray Bai completed the top three with a mark of 1:41.04. When the tables turned to the 7x7x7 Cube, Pilat completed his sweep of DFW Weeknights 4 2026 by securing first place in 2:10.56, once again holding off Castillo who claimed second in 2:21.82.

The broader podium finishes highlighted steady consistency from familiar contenders across all three events. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Ray Bai earned the second-place spot with a result of 25.13, while Jadon Castillo collected third place in 29.57. Meanwhile, Kari Guthrie took third place in the 7x7x7 Cube with a time of 2:44.91. All nine available podium spots at the WCA competition were claimed by competitors representing the United States, underscoring the regional strength present at the tables.

Away from the top steps of the podium, DFW Weeknights 4 2026 delivered standout moments for competitors reaching significant personal milestones in their speed cubing journeys. Paté Lee took on a single event at the meet and completed their first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube in official play, recording a mark of 1:55.55 in what was only the third competition of their career. Sever Verdín Arambula tackled all three events on the schedule and notched three personal bests, led by a 7x7x7 Cube time of 5:08.27 that was 13.9 percent faster than their prior best of 5:58.22, alongside a 4x4x4 Cube best of 43.50 that improved by 6.9 percent and a 6x6x6 Cube mark of 3:22.09 that dropped 6.4 percent.

Other dedicated competitors made their presence felt by setting personal benchmarks and challenging the upper ranks. Brandon True contested all three events and achieved personal bests in each, recording 30.90 in the 4x4x4 Cube, 1:41.95 in the 6x6x6 Cube, and a 7x7x7 Cube personal best of 2:53.97 which earned a best finish of 4th place. Azhar Virani competed across the full three-event slate and secured a best finish of 4th place in the 4x4x4 Cube, while Jose Ortiz Jr. also took on three events and earned a best finish of 4th place in the 6x6x6 Cube.

The evening concluded as a well-rounded celebration of big-cube solving in the Dallas area. With three distinct disciplines decided and numerous personal milestones logged into the records, DFW Weeknights 4 2026 demonstrated the depth of the local community. The focus and precision shown across 4x4x4, 6x6x6, and 7x7x7 puzzles set a high standard for future weeknight gatherings in Texas as competitors turn their attention toward the next season of play.