# Event Details

- **Event Name**: CA2026 - 2026 California Speed Puzzling Championship (SoCal)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 08:45 am (-08:00)
- **Event Description**: Get your tickets today!  Prices increase on September 1st.  Space is limited.

CA2026--California Speed Puzzling Championship--is coming soon!
* You'll be able to test out your puzzling skills--solo, with a partner, and
on a team of 4. We're adding our Pairs Relay and Puzzle Pyramid races again this year!
​* Come meet some amazing new puzzling friends!

Early Bird Special: Sign up before September 1st and get $5-$10 off each ticket!  Also, get a FREE 2026 Championship T-shirt with your purchase of at least $100!  To qualify for your free T-shirt, you must add at least $100 in contest tickets (in a single transaction) AND the T-shirt to your cart.  Then use the coupon 26FREETEE.

​What's in it for me?
* Puzzle with the Pros
* Score some FREE puzzles
* Swap your puzzles at the swap table (FREE for registrants, $10 for guests)

Prizes
* Top 3 winners in each division will get gift certificates or free puzzles
* The top 3 winners in each division will get custom laser-etched wooden puzzle piece trophies

Details
* Date: Saturday, November 14, 2025
* Time: 8:45a - 6:00p
* Venue # 1 (NorCal): Bayview Dining Room, College of San Mateo, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94402
* Venue # 2 (SoCal): Lincoln Hotel, 123 S Lincoln Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91755

Please review the Championship FAQ's and Championship Rules .
Registration is not complete until all payments have been received.  Please add all desired events below to your cart and complete the checkout process.

Schedule

Solo 
8:45 - 9:00 Check in
9:00 - 9:15 Kahoot instructions
9:15 - 11:00 Contest (1h 45m time limit)
11:00 Reset for next contest

Pair Relay
11:00 - 11:10 Check in
11:10 Brief instructions
11:15 - 12:00 Contest (45m time limit)
12:00 Reset for next contest

Pair
12:30 - 12:45 Check in
12:45 - 1:00 Kahoot instructions
1:00 - 2:15 Contest (1h 15m time limit)
2:15 Reset for next contest

Solo Puzzle Pyramid
2:15 - 2:25 Check in
2:25 Brief instructions
2:30 - 3:30 Contest (1h total time limit)
3:30 Reset for next contest

Team
3:30 - 3:45 Check in
3:45 - 4:00 Kahoot instructions
4:00 - 6:00 Contest (2h time limit)

*** Please note: ​All tickets reserve a single spot for each event (instead of covering all members of a Pair or Team). ***
Each adult must purchase their own ticket.  (Limit 1 ticket per event per purchase, except when purchasing for juniors).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey-park/ca2026-2026-california-speed-puzzling-championship-socal/200030465601350
- **Event Categories**: contests, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 65

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200030465601350?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=monterey+park-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Monterey Park
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lincoln Hotel Monterey Park/Los Angeles
- **lat**: 34.06172
- **long**: -118.12135
- **full address**: Lincoln Hotel Monterey Park/Los Angeles, 123 S Lincoln Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91755-2914, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: CA2026 - 2026 California Speed Puzzling Championship (SoCal)
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b9613f12ce0ccf82e25ae93bbb9554f025b000087415ffaaf8d237fcd190f4d4-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcf8f8e8-gmir?v=1788051472

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is CA2026 - 2026 California Speed Puzzling Championship (SoCal) being held?
  - **A:** CA2026 - 2026 California Speed Puzzling Championship (SoCal) takes place on Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 08:45 am to Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 08:45 am at Lincoln Hotel Monterey Park/Los Angeles, 123 S Lincoln Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91755-2914, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** CA2026 - 2026 California Speed Puzzling Championship (SoCal) is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Monterey Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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