Scrabble Players Tournament — August 29, 2026
Join us in Oregon City for the 2026 Tomato Tasting and Garlic Give-Away — a one-day, WGPO-sanctioned Scrabble tournament. Limited to 20 players, so sign up early.
| Date | Saturday, August 29, 2026 |
| Registration | 11:15–11:45 am — you must be pre-registered and show up by 11:45 |
| First Game | 12:00 pm sharp |
| Format | Six rounds (5 round-robin followed by 1 MOTH†) |
| Capacity | 20 player maximum |
| Entry Fee | $20, payable at the tourney site — all entry fees returned as prizes |
| Lexicon | WOW24 (ZYZZYVA adjudicated) |
| Location | Oregon City, Oregon (Portland area) 16899 S Pam Dr, Oregon City, OR 97045 View on Google Maps |
| Director | Mitch Bayersdorfer |
| Registration Deadline | August 25, 2026 |
| Sanctioning | Word Game Players Organization (WGPO) — all players must be a WGPO member; membership is free |
To sign up, send an email to pdxscrabble@gmail.com.
Tomato Tasting & Garlic Give-Away
WGPO Membership
All players must be a member of the Word Game Players Organization (WGPO) to enter this tournament. WGPO membership is free. Fill out the WGPO registration form and submit it by email to admin@wordgameplayers.org.
New to tournament play and not sure what to expect? Email us at pdxscrabble@gmail.com before registering — we’re happy to help you figure out if this event is the right fit.
New to Competitive Play? Play Club First
Portland has active Scrabble clubs that welcome players of all levels. Club sessions are free or low-cost, and you’ll get personalized experience with the rules and format that tournaments use. See the PDX Scrabble club map to find a club near you, or visit the New Players page for more about what to expect.
† MOTH: Monarch of the Hill. ↩