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May 28, 2026 23:44 ET | Source: E.W. Scripps Company (The)

Shrey Parikh is 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion, sets spell-off record

Shrey Parikh declared champion of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
May 14, 2026 09:30 ET | Source: E.W. Scripps Company (The)

Scripps National Spelling Bee welcomes 247 spellers as it returns to Washington, D.C.

The Scripps National Spelling Bee will return to Washington, D.C. with 247 spellers earning their place in the 2026 competition.
May 05, 2026 09:30 ET | Source: E.W. Scripps Company (The)

Emmy Award-winning ESPN analyst Mina Kimes to host the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Nationally acclaimed ESPN senior writer and analyst Mina Kimes will bring her passion for storytelling to the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
October 16, 2025 07:00 ET | Source: E.W. Scripps Company (The)

Scripps National Spelling Bee, Scripps Howard Fund launch campaign to empower next generation of spellers

The Scripps Howard Fund and the Scripps National Spelling Bee have launched “Beelieve,” a new campaign to expand access to the Bee for students.