Preparing for Cube-a-thon Bengaluru 2026
A one-day competition with thirteen events and a single round of each. Here is how each event is scored, and how to practice the way you'll compete.
The event at a glance
- Date
- 25 October 2026
- City
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Venue
- Transcend Group of Institutions
- Official page
- worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/CubeathonBengaluru2026
Source: the event's public WCA competition data, last verified on 29 September 2026. Dates, events and details can change. The WCA page is authoritative.
Registration, fees and requirements
Registration windows, fees, the competitor limit, the schedule and any entry requirements (such as ID for first-time competitors) are set by the organizers and can change, so we don't repeat them here. Read them on the WCA page and register there, not on Cubeathon.
Events and how each is scored
Every event on the list has one round, so a single Average of 5 (or Mean of 3) decides your result. Several events also use a cutoff or a time limit; check the round details on the WCA page's Events tab before the day.
| Event | Round format | Practice on Cubeathon |
|---|---|---|
| 3×3 | Average of 5 | Practice a round |
| 2×2 | Average of 5 | Practice a round |
| 4×4 | Average of 5 | Practice a round |
| 5×5 | Average of 5 | Practice a round |
| 6×6 | Mean of 3 | Not in competition practice yet |
| 7×7 | Mean of 3 | Not in competition practice yet |
| 3×3 Blindfolded | Best of 5 | Not in competition practice yet |
| 3×3 One-Handed | Average of 5 | Not in competition practice yet |
| Clock | Average of 5 | Practice a round |
| Megaminx | Average of 5 | Practice a round |
| Pyraminx | Average of 5 | Practice a round |
| Skewb | Average of 5 | Practice a round |
| Square-1 | Average of 5 | Practice a round |
Formats as published on the event's WCA page and consistent with the WCA Regulations. The practice mode is for Average of 5 events, so 6×6 and 7×7 (Mean of 3), one-handed and blindfolded aren't included yet.
Preparing for a thirteen-event day
- Rank your events. With one round each there is no second chance, so decide which events matter most to you and warm up for those first.
- Practice the format, not just the puzzle. Five solves in a row with 15-second inspection, and know that a second DNF ruins an Average of 5.
- Treat 6×6 and 7×7 differently.They're a Mean of 3, so a single DNF makes the result a DNF, and safe solving beats speed.
- Save energy. Big cubes, Megaminx and blindfolded events are long. Eat, drink and rest between them.
- Read the round limits.Know each event's cutoff and time limit, so an attempt never ends on a time limit you didn't know about.
Prepare for your next competition
Our guide covers inspection, penalties, formats and a checklist. Then practice free five-solve rounds with 15-second inspection. The scrambles are WCA-style, not the ones used at any real competition.