The winner of the 2026 Omaha Sports Commission Spelling Bee will qualify for the Scripps National Spelling Bee taking place on Memorial Day Week in Washington DC!

The regional spelling bee returns to Omaha for the 94th year, dating back to 1929. Students from all across Nebraska and part of Iowa will compete to win the Omaha Sports Commission Regional Bee! The National Spelling Bee was formed in 1925. To reach the Scripps National Spelling Bee, students must compete at and win a series of bees to reach their regional bee. The winners of the regional bees move on to compete at Nationals. One winner will travel from Omaha, Nebraska to National Harbor, Maryland and compete on a national stage, aired on ESPN.