Weston-super-Mare Autumn 2026

A blistering 5.43 national record average in the 3x3x3 Cube set the tone for an intense weekend of regional rivalry as Caleb Wolf Dunn secured the premier title at the Grand Pier. Dunn wrapped up the main event with a final winning mark of 5.97, edging out familiar rival Danny Morgan who finished in 6.99 and Daniel Partridge who took third in 7.25. The high-stakes showdown between the nation's premier talents delivered sharp drama across all nine disciplines, turning the coastal venue into a battleground of elite speedcubing precision.

Hosted in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, United Kingdom from September 26 to September 27, the Weston-super-Mare Autumn 2026 gathered contenders from across the country to dispute regional bragging rights. Competitors traded blows on the timers all weekend across puzzles ranging from the classic Rubik's Cube to intricate big cubes and specialty events. While British entrants captured twenty-six podium spots, international talent Dorian Chan of Hong Kong, China broke the home dominance by seizing victory in Square-1 with an 8.29 mark.

The ongoing rivalry between Dunn, Morgan, and Partridge defined the weekend's podium landscape across multiple categories. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Morgan took top honours with a time of 24.94, leaving Dunn in second at 27.39 and Partridge in third with 28.38. Dunn struck back in the 2x2x2 Cube, taking the win with a 1.64 result ahead of Morgan and Rufus Prabhu-Desai, who both posted 1.85. The three-way contest resumed on the larger puzzles, demonstrating the depth of competition among the top tier.

Partridge established his command in the heavy puzzle division, sweeping the top step in both the 5x5x5 Cube and 6x6x6 Cube. In the 5x5x5 Cube, Partridge clocked 44.43 to beat Morgan at 45.27 and Dunn at 52.27. The 6x6x6 Cube proved even tighter, with Partridge logging 1:25.14 to narrowly fend off Morgan's 1:25.30 and Dunn's 1:33.23. Meanwhile, Aidan Grainger claimed the Megaminx title in 27.47, besting Sean Moran's 29.63 and Partridge's 36.52, while also taking third in Square-1 behind Chan and Morgan.

The 3x3x3 Blindfolded competition delivered another historic chapter at Weston-super-Mare Autumn 2026. Liam Pintat produced a masterclass in sightless solving, establishing a national record single of 14.03 alongside a national record average of 19.26 to take first place. The blindfolded battle remained fiercely contested to the wire, as Ben Stokes finished runner-up with 19.16 and Adam Devere completed the all-British podium in 19.76.

Behind the fight for silverware, competitors throughout the field delivered remarkable personal milestones on the tournament floor. Paul Tovey posted massive drops across multiple events, cutting his Megaminx personal best by 54.5 percent to 3:25.87 and dropping his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 64.3 percent to 35.48, while also recording his first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with 16.70. Benjamin Chapman also surged, bettering his 2x2x2 Cube mark by 58.6 percent down to 5.49 and his 3x3x3 Cube best by 42.4 percent to 29.29, alongside a first 4x4x4 Cube attempt of 1:34.96. Megan Newport knocked 46.7 percent off her 3x3x3 Cube record to reach 14.65, and Dylan McCutchion improved his 3x3x3 Cube best by 31.6 percent to 18.90 while trying 2x2x2 Cube for the first time with 4.33.

The roster of breakthrough efforts continued with Sebastian Alan Edwards, who trimmed 33.7 percent off his 3x3x3 Cube personal best to hit 15.65 and took 33 percent off his 4x4x4 Cube mark to reach 1:03.95. Rafael Tovey tackled nine separate events, logging a Megaminx personal best of 1:47.30 that was 30 percent faster than his previous standard, while also notching first attempts in 6x6x6 Cube at 3:50.99 and Square-1 at 1:44.15. Toby Kattenbelt completed his first official attempts at Megaminx with 2:03.56 and 7x7x7 Cube with 3:24.52, reaching fourteenth overall in the 7x7x7 Cube. Liam Walton took on nine events, dropping 25.1 percent off his 3x3x3 Blindfolded best to 1:48.86 and recording his first 7x7x7 Cube attempt at 5:51.71.

Debutants also made their presence felt across the tables during this WCA competition. Jaiden French took part in their first speed cubing event, contesting five categories and achieving a best finish of 26th in Square-1 with a first attempt of 19.21. Jonathan Andrews debuted across three events, posting a 13.77 first attempt on the 3x3x3 Cube and a 4:26.97 in 3x3x3 Blindfolded, while Zoë McGuire completed five events at her first cubing competition with a best finish of 40th in Square-1.

The 2026 event concluded with memorable milestones across every bracket, highlighted by official records and intense head-to-head racing. With strong 3x3 results leading the way alongside dramatic big cube and blindfolded battles, the competitive energy set a high bar for the UK circuit. As the final times were verified, Weston-super-Mare Autumn 2026 stood as a showcase of British speedcubing excellence.