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This table provides a high-level overview of the key dates that comprise the World Team Scrabble Championship (WTSC) and WESPAC 2025 in Accra. Click on the WTSC page for further information and registration for the WTSC.
| S/N | Date | Time | Event | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nov 7, 2025 | 5am – 11pm | WTSC Check-in | N/a |
| 2. | Nov 8, 2025 | Start @ 9am | WTSC Round Games (10 group rounds) | $250/Player |
| 3. | Nov 9, 2025 | Start @ 9am | WTSC Round Games + QF (5 group rounds + 5 Q/F) | N/a |
| 4. | Nov 9, 2025 | 5am – 11pm | WESPAC Check-in | N/a |
| 5. | Nov 10, 2025 | Start @ 9am | WTSC SF and FINAL (5 S/F + 5 Finals/Losers Final) | N/a |
| 6. | Nov 10, 2025 | Start @ 9am | Akwaaba (Early Bird) Challenge – 10 games | $80/Player |
| 7. | Nov 11, 2025 | Start @ 9am | Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) – 8 games (Open to those not yet qualified for WESPAC) | N/a |
| 8. | Nov 12, 2025 | Start @ 9am | WESPAC Games 1 – 8 | $300/Player |
| 9. | Nov 12, 2025 | Start @ 9am | Sika (Gold) Challenge Games 1 – 8 | $120/Player |
| 10. | Nov 13, 2025 | Start @ 9am | WESPAC Games 9 – 16 | N/a |
| 11. | Nov 13, 2025 | Start @ 9am | Sika (Gold) Challenge Games 9 – 16 | N/a |
| 12. | Nov 14, 2025 | Start @ 9am | WESPAC Games 17 – 24 | N/a |
| 13. | Nov 14, 2025 | Start @ 9am | Sankofa (Invictus) Challenge Games 1 – 8 | $80/Player |
| 14. | Nov 15, 2025 | Start @ 9am | WESPAC Games 25 – 32 | N/a |
| 15. | Nov 15, 2025 | Start @ 9am | Amkira Challenge Games 1 – 8 | $80/Player |
| 16. | Nov 16, 2025 | Start @ 9am | FINAL (Best of 7) and AWARD DINNER | N/a |
The base entry fees for the championships are:
The above fees will be increased by $30 after July 31, 2025.
Players accepted after the close of registration on September 30, 2025 must pay a $50 late penalty
Registration is computed based on when (West African Time) funds are received in full. If you are not paying right away online when you register but paying via SWIFT, please be sure to allow enough time for your payment to reach us.
These are the following payment options are available:
If you register for the WESPA Championship but do not qualify, you will automatically be moved to the WESPAC Challenge events being held in parallel with the WESPA Championship. Your payment will automatically be applied. You will be required to make up any shortfall in payment, any excess will be refunded.
If you register for the WESPAC Challenge events but qualify for the WESPA Championship via the Last Chance Qualifier, you will automatically be moved to the WESPA Championship. You will be required to make up any shortfall in payment, any excess will be refunded.
To modify your registration after you have registered, please email the local organizing committee at Registration@ghanascrabble.com
Please follow thislinkfor further information on the WTSC registration changes.
Any overpayments will be refunded in cash (USD). This will be credited back to a bank account or handed over in cash at the venue of the championships.
If you decide you need to cancel your registration, we will refund your entry fee if the request is made by 11:59 p.m. West African Time on September 30, 2025. No refunds will be issued after this date.
To cancel your registration after you have registered, please email the organizing committee atcancellations@ghanascrabble.com
All requests for cancellation are subject to a fee of $25.
Any overpayments will be refunded in cash (USD). This will be credited back to a bank account or handed over in cash at the venue of the championships.
If you decide you need to cancel your registration, we will refund your entry fee if the request is made by 11:59 p.m. West African Time on September 30, 2025. No refunds will be issued after this date.
To cancel your registration after you have registered, please email the organizing committee atcancellations@ghanascrabble.com
All requests for cancellation are subject to a fee of $25.
All the Championship events will be played to WESPA Rules V5.1 or the latest version of the Rules at the time of the championships. Some slight variations may apply for the WTSC due to its nature and format, as there has not been a concrete set of WESPA Rules governing team championships in the past. However, whatever changes that may apply will be communicated to the WESPA Committee well ahead of the WTSC for review and approval.
By registering for the WTSC and WESPA Championships, you agree to abide by the tournament rules and any WESPA Code of Conduct.
Games at this tournament - probably the top WTSC & WESPAC boards without a Gibsonized player - will be annotated and/or streamed live. If you refuse to play a designated game with annotation or streaming, you will forfeit it and may at the director s discretion be assigned a spread penalty of 200 points.
The Local Organising Committee reserves the right to modify the above to account for unforeseen special circumstances
The host will provide all equipment required for the Championship. This will include both WESPAC and the WTSC. Players are thus advised to travel light.
SCAG will also be providing WESPAC 2025 branded packs to players which will include pens, tracking booklet, a water bottle, and merchandise to commemorate WESPAC 2025.
Tournament entrants are eligible for our group rate (plus applicable taxes and fees) for xxxxxx accommodations:
The room rate for single or double occupancy is:
$xx/night for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights
$xx/night for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights
The group rate is applicable for x days before and after the event - based on availability – xxxx xxx through xxx xxx, 2025.
You can book rooms:
Online at this link.
By phone at xxxxxxx xxxxx between the hours of 8:00 am and 11:00 pm (West African Time). Mention the Group Name (Scrabble Association of Ghana & World Scrabble Championship) and Code (XXXXXX).
By phone at xxxxxxx xxxxx between the hours of 8:00 am and 11:00 pm (West African Time). Mention the Group Name (Scrabble Association of Ghana & World Scrabble Championship) and Code (XXXXXX).
Hotel bookings at our group rate are subject to availability within our group rate block of rooms and must be booked on or before xxxxx, 2025. The hotel agreed to extend the block availability from the original end date of xxxx, 2025. After that date, rooms may be available at the hotel s prevailing room rates.
The hotel check-in time is 0:00 pm - guests arriving early will be accommodated as rooms become available. Hotel checkout time is 00:00 am
There is ample space for parking at the venue for the period of the Championships.
There are two broad categories of Ghana Visas; those issued outside Ghana and those issued in Ghana. Visas issued in any of Ghanas 56 Diplomatic Missions abroad cover single or multiple journeys for periods between Six months to Five years. Visas issued in Ghana, on the other hand, include Transit Visas, Emergency Entry Visas, Visas on Arrival and Re-Entry Visas.
Some countries in West Africa [ECOWAS member states] and some other countries in Africa are exempted from obtaining a visa before entering Ghana. Nationals from African Union member states who are not ECOWAS nationals may obtain a visa on arrival after the payment of the required fees.
For invitation letters and help applying for a visa to Ghana, please send an email to:travelvisa@ghanascrabble.comA member of the Visa team will be happy to provide all the necessary documents and information required for a successful application.
Accras main airport is the Kotoka International Airport (ACC). The airport consists of two passenger terminals, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Terminal 2 serves only domestic flights, while Terminal 3 serves regional, international, and long-haul flights.
SCAG will pick-up and drop-off players to and from the airport, free of charge. To book a pick-up or drop-off to and from the airport, please click on this link (should be an hyperlink and must open up a form. The Form must have the following information; Name, Airline Name, Flight No, Arrival Time in Accra (And Or Departure Time from Accra and must be sent toairportshuttle@ghanascrabble.com