Standings
Circuit Table
Results are coming soon
Conference records will appear here after the first match is verified.
Season One begins in November
The SCL Circuit
A student-led season of online competition where school teams meet head-to-head.
School vs. School
Teams of Three
Online competition · National school community
Current season
Season One
The first SCL Circuit matchups begin in November.
Competition format
How a Match Works
01 · Seed the lineup
Three Competitors Per Team
Each school selects three competitors and assigns them the number one, number two, and number three seeds.
02 · Match equal seeds
Seed vs. Seed
Each competitor faces the corresponding seed from the opposing school.
Team A · Seed 1vs.Team B · Seed 1
Team A · Seed 2vs.Team B · Seed 2
Team A · Seed 3vs.Team B · Seed 3
03 · Complete the solve
SCL 3x3 Individual Format
Each attempt is one timed run in which the participant solves three 3x3 cubes consecutively without inspection.
04 · Best of three
Three Attempts Per Seed
Each seed completes three attempts. The seed’s fastest valid three-cube attempt is used in the head-to-head matchup.
Questions about the Circuit
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the competition work?
The SCL Circuit runs as a season. Schools compete in scheduled virtual head-to-head matches, and published match results build the season standings.
How does a match work?
Each school selects three competitors and seeds them one, two, and three. Each seed completes three attempts in the SCL 3x3 Individual format; every attempt consists of three consecutive 3x3 solves without inspection. The fastest valid attempt is the seed result.
How can my school participate?
Start with at least three students and designate a School Organizer to maintain the roster and coordinate participation.
Open the Team PortalCan nearby schools compete in person?
Yes. Two teams in close proximity are permitted and encouraged to host their match in person in a shared space. Teams that cannot meet locally may compete on a shared video call or complete their attempts separately during the match window.
Do we need to record the match?
Yes. Submit a recording of the shared in-person or video-call match. If competitors complete their attempts separately, submit the separate recordings instead. SCL uses recordings to verify results. Public highlight use requires separate, optional permission from every identifiable participant.
Review participant media permissionDo competitors need to meet a speed requirement?
No. The Circuit does not require a minimum solving speed to participate.
What equipment is needed?
Competitors need a timer, three 3x3 cubes, and a device that can record the match. The same three cubes may be reset and used for all three attempts.
Season One · 2026–2027
SCL Circuit Schedule
Schools coordinate a match time within each published window and submit results before it closes. This schedule is subject to change after SCL receives school registrations and finalizes conferences.
DatesSeason activity
September 1–October 15, 2026
School registration
Schools register for Season One. Verification takes place on a rolling basis as registrations arrive.
October 15–November 1, 2026
Conference setup
SCL finalizes conference assignments and publishes the regular-season matchups.
November 2–22, 2026
Opening round
November 23–29, 2026
Thanksgiving break
No scheduled matches.
November 30–December 13, 2026
Round 2
December 14, 2026–January 3, 2027
Winter break
No scheduled matches.
January 4–March 7, 2027
Remaining rounds
SCL publishes the round structure after conference setup.
March 8–21, 2027
Makeup period and standings certification
March 22–April 4, 2027
Playoff semifinals
April 5–18, 2027
SCL Circuit Championships