Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes
Summary
The 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee is taking place this week in Washington, D.C., after being canceled in past years due to World War II and the COVID-19 pandemic. The competition features 247 young spellers from across the U.S. and several other countries, with rounds broadcast on various Scripps-owned TV channels and streaming services.Key Facts
- The Scripps National Spelling Bee started in 1925 and has a long history with only a few cancellations.
- The event returned to Washington, D.C.'s Constitution Hall after years in Maryland.
- ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes is the new TV host for the bee.
- There are 247 participants from all 50 U.S. states, Washington D.C., three U.S. territories, and five other countries.
- Contestants must be in eighth grade or younger and under 15 years old to compete.
- The competition includes oral and written spelling and vocabulary tests based on the Merriam-Webster Unabridged dictionary.
- Thirty of the last 36 champions have been of Indian heritage.
- The winner receives a custom prize (details incomplete in the article).
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