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This year’s Scripps Spelling Bee event is taking place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
Tonight, the National Competition begins with preliminaries and will conclude with the Finals on Thursday, May 30th.
The exciting event features 245 competitors, making it the largest field since 2019.
"During Bee Week, these talented spellers will participate in much more than just the nationally televised competition; they’ll also have the opportunity to showcase their linguistic prowess and passion for words!"
Watch the two-night event on ION starting tonight.
- Quarterfinals: Wednesday, May 29, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
- Semifinals: Wednesday, May 29, from 8-10 p.m. ET
- Finals: Thursday, May 30, from 8-10 p.m. ET