Midwest Cubing Classic 2026

Sujan Feist delivered the standout performance of the day at the Baird Center, securing victory in the 2x2x2 Cube with a rapid 1.49 winning average and a best single of 0.89 seconds. The one-day gathering on April 26, 2026, brought together a lively community in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, as 84 competitors gathered across eight rounds of head-to-head action. The Midwest Cubing Classic 2026 served as a bustling hub where long-standing friendships were renewed, new competitors took to the competition floor for the first time, and side events provided excitement throughout the venue between the main stages.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube event drew a large field of 77 competitors across two intense rounds of play. Brian Johnson captured the title on the classic Rubik's Cube, recording a winning average of 5.21 and a best single time of 4.82 seconds. The podium battle behind Johnson remained sharp, with India's Mihir Narayan securing the runner-up position on a 6.29 average, while Zeke Mackay locked down third place with a 6.50 average. The 3x3 results highlighted an exceptionally fast day of speed cubing at the tables, with participants analyzing their solves together in the staging areas between attempts.

Beyond his main-event triumph, Brian Johnson remained a fixture across the podiums throughout the day. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Sujan Feist took the gold on the strength of that blistering 1.49 average, followed by Zeke Mackay in second place at 2.00 and Johnson completing the podium in third with a 2.30 mark. The energy around the practice tables reflected the tight camaraderie among these top finishers, who traded tips and inspected hardware together as the schedule moved forward through the rounds.

The specialty events generated just as much enthusiasm among the entrants. Simon Kellum produced the winning form in Pyraminx, taking top honors with an average of 2.08 and an event-best single of 1.58 seconds. Johnson earned yet another podium spot by taking second place in 2.94, while Adam Schwenn grabbed third position with a 3.27 average. In Clock, Charles Bois claimed the victory after averaging 5.22 across the final round, highlighted by a 2.70 single. Colin Sharpe followed closely in second place with a 5.44 average, while Daniel Perez finished third in 5.54 seconds.

While the trophy battles drew plenty of attention, the true heart of this speedcubing weekend was visible in the sheer personal progress made across the floor. Wesly Keck made massive strides, slashing their 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 6.31 seconds, which was 52 percent faster than their previous best of 13.15, while also dropping their 3x3x3 Cube mark to 30.05, a 22.7 percent improvement, alongside a first ever attempt at Pyraminx of 12.30. Teddy Mankowski also logged substantial gains, posting a 2x2x2 Cube best of 5.95, which was 47.5 percent faster than their earlier 11.33, while completing a first ever attempt at Clock in 27.56 and a first attempt at Pyraminx in 10.33 across four entered events.

That spirit of personal achievement continued across every tier of the scoreboard. Lucas Zignego lowered their 3x3x3 Cube best to 39.20, an improvement of 32.9 percent, brought their 2x2x2 Cube best down to 13.21, a 30.8 percent cut, and made a first ever attempt at Pyraminx with a time of 10.96. Noah Zignego improved their 3x3x3 Cube time by 25 percent to 19.78, took their 2x2x2 Cube mark to 4.93, and logged a first Pyraminx attempt of 9.20. Brayden Mark Povich recorded a 3x3x3 Cube best of 11.44, which was 24.7 percent faster, lowered their 2x2x2 Cube single to 4.54, and made a first Pyraminx solve in 6.68 seconds. Francis Walstrum registered a Clock debut in 14.57, improved by 24.3 percent on 2x2x2 Cube with a 6.60, and dropped their 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 27.06. Meanwhile, Jackson Smith took on four events, setting a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 1.70, an improvement of 27.7 percent, alongside a first Clock attempt of 24.94, and Julien Huante-Garcia cut their Clock record down 33 percent to 29.50 and their Pyraminx best by 23.5 percent to 8.49.

First-time participants also found an inviting atmosphere to launch their competitive journeys in Milwaukee. Anuar Covic of Bosnia and Herzegovina competed in their first WCA competition, entering four events and putting up marks of 24.14 in 3x3x3 Cube, 29.15 in Clock, and 13.82 in Pyraminx. Aidan Mallamud also completed a debut across four events, logging an initial 4.43 in 2x2x2 Cube, 16.23 in 3x3x3 Cube, and 12.02 in Clock. These newcomers were met with steady guidance and shared advice from seasoned solvers in every warm-up area.

The Midwest Cubing Classic 2026 proved that the collective enthusiasm of the regional speedcubing community remains higher than ever. With 11 podium spots going to solvers representing the USA and one to India, the gathering in Wisconsin delivered competitive excitement across all four disciplines while celebrating breakthroughs for veterans and beginners alike. As the timers were packed away at the Baird Center, the shared experience and mutual support among all 84 solvers defined a memorable day of cubing in 2026.

Across eight competitive rounds, the Midwest Cubing Classic 2026 highlighted why this cubing competition format continues to thrive. Solvers departed Milwaukee with new milestones in hand, ready to continue refining their techniques and reconnect with peers as the wider competitive calendar unfolds in the seasons ahead.