How to Find a Scrabble Club or Tournament Through NASPA (scrabbleplayers.org)

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NASPA (the North American Scrabble Players Association) runs scrabbleplayers.org, the hub for competitive Scrabble play since 2009. If you want to find a local club or an upcoming tournament, the site provides two direct entry points: Find a Club and Find a Tournament, both listed under the "Play Scrabble" section. You can also browse upcoming tournaments, past results, and championship information. No account is required to browse these listings, though joining NASPA as a member is a separate step if you want to compete officially.

Finding a Club

NASPA describes itself as "a community of tournament, club and avid home Scrabble players" that fosters a safe environment for all skill levels. To locate a club:

  1. Go to the Find a Club page (linked from the "Play Scrabble" menu and the "Clubs" section).
  2. Browse the club listings to find one near you.
  3. Check the Club News page for updates from specific clubs.

The site also notes that clubs are part of the broader NASPA community, and you can find a club through the main navigation under "Clubs → Find a Club."

Finding a Tournament

Tournament information is organized under the "Tournaments" section:

  • Upcoming Tournaments — lists scheduled events you can enter or attend.
  • Past Tournament Results — lets you review how previous events played out.
  • Championships — covers national-level events, including the 2027 Scrabble Players Championship (referenced on the homepage) and historical championship info.

To find a tournament:

  1. Navigate to Find a Tournament or Upcoming Tournaments.
  2. Review the event list for dates and locations.
  3. Check Past Tournament Results if you want to see how a recurring event has gone before.

What Else You Can Do on the Site

Beyond finding clubs and tournaments, scrabbleplayers.org offers resources to improve your game and stay connected:

Section What it offers
Improve Your Game Power moves, word lists, and apps for anagramming, study, and mobile play
Stay Connected NASPA News, social media (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram), and an online community
Member Services Renew membership, find your rating, member search, and director services
Official Records Rules, Code of Conduct, ratings, and tournament records
Get into the Action Live play, archived games, and commentary

Joining NASPA

If you want to move from browsing to competing, you can Join NASPA (or renew) through the membership page. The site also has a Make a Payment page for transactions. Membership is what makes your participation official, according to the site's "Become a NASPA Member to make it official" prompt.

Quick Reference

  • Find a Club: scrabbleplayers.org → Play Scrabble → Find a Club
  • Find a Tournament: scrabbleplayers.org → Tournaments → Upcoming Tournaments
  • Championship info: scrabbleplayers.org → Tournaments → Championships
  • Join/Renew: scrabbleplayers.org → Join or Renew Membership

The site is available in both full and condensed mobile versions, so you can browse club and tournament listings from any device.