Oklahoma Championship 2026

The 3x3x3 Cube final came down to absolute precision as Ryan Pilat captured the flagship title with a blistering 5.93 winning average, punctuating his victory with a best single of 5.44. The marquee showdown wrapped up an intense three rounds of action, leaving Ray Bai in second place with a 7.63 average and Jose Ortiz Jr. taking third at 8.02. Pilat held his ground through every solve, delivering the sub-six standard needed to top the field.

Held across May 15 to May 17, Oklahoma Championship 2026 brought together 68 competitors at the NCED Convention Center in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. Over three action-packed days, the cubing competition staged 31 rounds across 15 official disciplines, creating non-stop action across puzzles of all shapes and mechanisms. The tournament highlighted the broad depth of modern speedcubing, offering an expansive stage for both seasoned frontrunners and eager newcomers testing their skills in the 2026 season.

Beyond the premier 3x3 results, Pilat put together an extraordinary multievent performance, securing top finishes in eight separate categories. He captured the Clock title with a 4.83 average, took the Square-1 crown averaging 5.85, and swept the largest hardware by winning the 6x6x6 Cube in 1:31.37 and the 7x7x7 Cube in 2:08.11. His versatility extended into the mental disciplines as well, taking first in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with a 23.33 average and topping 3x3x3 Blindfolded with a fast 19.30 single.

Ray Bai proved to be a formidable challenger throughout the weekend, claiming three championship titles of his own. Bai showed exceptional command in mid-sized cubes and one-handed solving, taking the 4x4x4 Cube victory with a 24.22 average and the 5x5x5 Cube title at 48.16. He added another top finish in 3x3x3 One-Handed with an average of 10.83, while also collecting podium spots behind Pilat in the 3x3x3 Cube, Fewest Moves, and multiple big cube battles across the program.

Away from the top of the podium, several competitors delivered massive leaps forward and expanded into new events across the schedule. CJ Crawford cut down his personal record on the classic Rubik's Cube with a mark of 31.55, which was 42.5 percent faster than his previous best of 54.85, while also logging a first attempt at 4x4x4 Cube of 2:31.74. Zion Wahlgren took on an ambitious slate of 13 events, posting an 18th-place finish in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, a first 7x7x7 Cube mark of 7:10.84, and a 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best of 28.69 that improved his former mark by 44.1 percent.

The depth of progress continued across the venue as competitors tested unfamiliar puzzles under tournament conditions. Hayden Haivala tackled eight events, recording a first 2x2x2 Cube mark of 4.84 and a first Clock single of 15.86. Gibbon Edgar entered 11 disciplines, setting a 4x4x4 Cube best of 53.54 that was 17.9 percent faster than before, while posting a first Clock solve of 36.77. Nathan Flowers made his official debut at this WCA competition, recording marks of 21.87 in Pyraminx and 58.92 in 3x3x3 Cube. Noah Flowers also debuted across four events with a 16.50 Pyraminx, while Luke Smith opened his career with a 15.91 in 3x3x3 Cube and Skyler Liu logged a 31.09 Clock single.

Short-format puzzles delivered rapid-fire excitement during the latter rounds. Kaden Christopher Dockins showcased elite turning speed by capturing two titles, taking the 2x2x2 Cube victory with an average of 2.12 ahead of Pilat's 2.26 and John Wanger II's 2.56. Dockins returned to the winner's circle in Skewb with a 3.76 average, highlighted by a single of 2.89. In Pyraminx, Jaxon Wright secured the championship by posting an average of 3.10 and a best solve of 2.48 across three rounds of play.

The complex geometry of the Megaminx was mastered by Jose Ortiz Jr., who registered an impressive winning average of 38.64 and a single of 37.32. Meanwhile, the endurance and memory demands of 3x3x3 Multi-Blind saw Matthew Lugibihl emerge victorious, successfully solving 8 out of 10 cubes in a time of 55:35 to lead Tristan Patrick and Luke Cowan on the podium.

With United States competitors earning all 45 available podium positions, Oklahoma Championship 2026 illustrated the high level of speed cubing talent across the region. The meeting delivered a compelling mix of multi-discipline dominance, sharp head-to-head racing, and personal milestones that set a strong benchmark for the season.