Stevenage May 2026

One hundred and ninety competitors gathered under one roof as Stevenage May 2026 brought a packed schedule of speedcubing to The Forum. Staged in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom over May 9 and May 10, the weekend delivered sixteen rounds across eight varied disciplines. Beyond the race against the digital timer, the venue buzzed with mutual support, shared puzzle setups, and energetic conversations between rounds, proving once again that a modern cubing competition thrives as much on community camaraderie as it does on raw turning speed.

The flagship Rubik's Cube final capped a relentless progression through four rounds of 3x3 results, with 172 entrants narrowing down to the fastest hands in the room. Monty Fox captured first place with a stellar 6.99 winning average, backed by a best single of 5.69. Tommy Lynn pushed hard to secure second place with a 7.37 average, while Nicholas Archer stood third at 7.38 in a tightly contested finish. The shared focus of the finalists drew every eye in the hall as the classic puzzle delivered its usual drama.

Fox had an exceptionally busy and successful campaign across several distinct events throughout the weekend. In the grueling 7x7x7 Cube, which featured fifty solvers, Daniel Evans earned the top step with a winning average of 2:50.51 and a single of 2:49.19, edging out Fox who finished second at 2:52.39 ahead of Archer in third at 3:00.62. Fox also secured a runner-up finish in Clock with a 3.94 average behind Elliot Voigt, whose 3.56 took gold, while Daniel Robinson placed third at 4.06.

One-handed solving brought its own test of dexterity and focus, as ninety entrants took on the 3x3x3 One-Handed bracket. Nicholas Archer led the field across two rounds, claiming victory with an 8.41 winning average and a swift 7.72 single. Monty Fox took second place on the podium with 13.67, followed closely by Luan Philippe Da Silva in third with 14.00. The atmosphere during the side events remained lively as competitors traded tips on finger tricks and grip styles between solves.

Short-format puzzles offered rapid-fire action that kept spectators captivated throughout the weekend. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Max Tully captured the title among 124 competitors, registering a 1.36 winning average and a best single of 1.33. Harry Allen took second place with 1.56 ahead of Zak Messenger in third at 1.86. Allen returned to top the podium in Skewb with a 3.69 average and a 2.28 single, outperforming Rufus Prabhu-Desai at 3.94 and Harvey John Walton at 4.11 in the eighty-person field.

International talent made its mark across several events at Stevenage May 2026. In the Pyraminx, Bo Forsell of Sweden took the win with a 2.26 average, followed by Harry Allen at 2.56 and Rufus Prabhu-Desai at 3.26. The 3x3x3 Blindfolded contest, demanding intense memorisation and composure in front of thirty-two entrants, was won by Mengfei Shen with a 24.87 winning average. Alexander Lilley-McCamley finished second with 26.41, while Akash Jain took third with 33.33.

Away from the top of the podium, several determined competitors posted remarkable personal milestones across multiple events. Alex Kwok delivered massive personal bests across the board, dropping his 3x3x3 Blindfolded time to 39.94, which was 71.1 percent faster than his prior 2:18.21 mark, alongside a 3.37 in Pyraminx that was 63.1 percent faster and a 4th-place finish in Clock. Zakariya Malik cut his Skewb personal best by 69.2 percent down to 4.65, shaved his Clock mark by 65.4 percent to 15.97, and took his Pyraminx down 65.1 percent to 8.11. Josiah McKie improved his 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 59.4 percent to 5.24 while logging first attempts in the 3x3x3 Cube at 22.37 and Pyraminx at 16.54. Milin Charles Anderson lowered his Pyraminx best by 51.3 percent to 6.98 and made a first official attempt at Skewb with 10.68.

The spirit of trying new puzzles defined many other scorecards throughout the weekend. Henry Bundred improved his Skewb personal best by 51.2 percent to 6.77, trimmed his 2x2x2 mark by 35.6 percent to 2.97, and made his first attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed with 36.08. Thomas Goold took on seven events, recording a 2.63 personal best in 2x2x2 that was 39.5 percent faster, while tackling his first attempts in 7x7x7 Cube at 5:32.95 and 3x3x3 One-Handed at 28.45. Leo Kriz also entered seven events, securing 18th place in 2x2x2 Cube alongside first-time attempts in 7x7x7 Cube at 8:21.42, Clock at 15.58, and One-Handed at 33.98. Lewis Lloyd completed seven events as well, highlighted by a 17th-place finish in 3x3x3 Blindfolded and debut attempts in Pyraminx at 20.40, Skewb at 21.02, and 3x3x3 One-Handed at 47.54.

The wide range of events and widespread mutual encouragement made Stevenage May 2026 an unforgettable chapter for the community in 2026. From top-tier championship rounds to first attempts on the official stage, every solver contributed to the vibrant energy in Hertfordshire. As the tables cleared and bags were packed, competitors departed with fresh personal milestones and lasting friendships, ready to carry the spirit of speed cubing into whatever challenges the next WCA competition brings.