2026 Regional Spelling Bee Championship

2026 Dallas Regional Spelling Bee Champions

Thank you to our sponsors!

How it works

Enroll Your School

Conduct Your School Spelling Bee

School Winners Advance to County Spelling Bee

County Winners Advance to Dallas Regional Spelling Bee

Dallas Regional Spelling Bee Winners Advance to Scripps National Spelling Bee

*Please note that certain counties include district-level competition prior to their county spelling bees. Please communicate with your county coordinator to determine if your school winner will advance to a district level of competition*

important Dates

August 18, 2026

School Enrollment Kickoff ($199 per school)

December 31, 2026

Final Day for School Enrollment and School Competition Deadline

January 20, 2027

District Competition Deadline

January 22, 2027

District Champion Registration Deadline

February 17, 2027

County Competition Deadline

February 19, 2027

County Champions Registration Deadline

March 6, 2027

69th Annual Dallas Regional Spelling Bee at WFAA Studios

Mid-May 2026

Dallas Regional Bee broadcast on WFAA+

Additional Important Dates:

Early May – Tune in to WFAA+ to catch the Dallas Regional Bee online!

*Please note that certain counties may have their own internal deadlines for school, district and county bees. Please communicate with your county coordinator to confirm deadlines.