Upcoming events
Events below are hosted by the USA Jigsaw Puzzle Association or sanctioned affiliates.
Results for Official Competitions & Puzzle Club: webscorer.com/usajpa
Results for USA Jigsaw Nationals: worldjigsawpuzzle.org/usajpa/nationals2024/individual
Recurring Monthly USAJPA events: Traveling Puzzles and Puzzle Club/Giveaways
If you are a USAJPA member and are looking for additional events/details, such as assistance with World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship payments, sign in to MemberPlanet.com and view our Events page and your Inbox.
Exclusive USAJPA-Sanctioned Virtual Event- Hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
The USAJPA is working with SpeedPuzzling.com and has sanctioned this competition, which is EXCLUSIVE to USAJPA members! Sanctioning means: the contest hosts follow USAJPA guidelines, results will be figured into competitors’ JPA-Rankings, and USAJPA members get EXCLUSIVE registration. Registration link is in your most recent member newsletter (or check the Past Newsletters link from your Intro email).
Exclusive USAJPA-Sanctioned Virtual Event- Hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
The USAJPA is working with SpeedPuzzling.com and has sanctioned this competition, which is EXCLUSIVE to USAJPA members! Sanctioning means: the contest hosts follow USAJPA guidelines, results will be figured into competitors’ JPA-Rankings, and USAJPA members get EXCLUSIVE registration. Registration link is in your most recent member newsletter (or check the Past Newsletters link from your Intro email).
Missouri State Championship- Zoom event; USAJPA-sanctioned event; hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
Our 2024 Missouri Speed Puzzling Championship will be held via Zoom on October 18th. ONLY MISSOURI RESIDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.
7:30-10PM Central Time
You will have 2 hours to finish your puzzle. If you do not finish the puzzle, you will be given credit for any groups of 3+ connected pieces. Rankings will be established first by completion time, and then by the number of pieces placed.
1ST PRIZE: Paid registration to the next USA Jigsaw Nationals.
https://www.speedpuzzling.com/store.html
Indiana State Championship- Zoom event; USAJPA-sanctioned event; hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
Our 2024 Indiana Speed Puzzling Championship will be held via Zoom on October 18th. ONLY INDIANA RESIDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.
7-9:30PM Eastern Time
You will have 2 hours to finish your puzzle. If you do not finish the puzzle, you will be given credit for any groups of 3+ connected pieces. Rankings will be established first by completion time, and then by the number of pieces placed.
1ST PRIZE: Paid registration to the next USA Jigsaw Nationals.
https://www.speedpuzzling.com/store.html
Michigan State Championship- Zoom event; USAJPA-sanctioned event; hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
Our 2024 Michigan Speed Puzzling Championship will be held via Zoom on October 18th. ONLY MICHIGAN RESIDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.
6:30-9PM Eastern Time
You will have 2 hours to finish your puzzle. If you do not finish the puzzle, you will be given credit for any groups of 3+ connected pieces. Rankings will be established first by completion time, and then by the number of pieces placed.
1ST PRIZE: Paid registration to the next USA Jigsaw Nationals.
https://www.speedpuzzling.com/store.html
Minnesota State Championship- Brooklyn Park, MN; USAJPA-sanctioned event; hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
MN2024--Minnesota State Speed Puzzling Championship--is coming soon!
You'll be able to test out your puzzling skills--solo, with a partner, and on a team of 4.
Come meet some amazing new puzzling friends!
https://www.speedpuzzling.com/mn2024.html
Oregon State Championship- Zoom event; USAJPA-sanctioned event; hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
Our 2024 Oregon Speed Puzzling Championship will be held via Zoom on October 4th. ONLY OREGON RESIDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.
6-8:30PM Pacific Time
You will have 2 hours to finish your puzzle. If you do not finish the puzzle, you will be given credit for any groups of 3+ connected pieces. Rankings will be established first by completion time, and then by the number of pieces placed.
1ST PRIZE: Paid registration to the next USA Jigsaw Nationals.
https://www.speedpuzzling.com/store.html
North Carolina State Championship- Zoom event; USAJPA-sanctioned event; hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
Our 2024 North Carolina Speed Puzzling Championship will be held via Zoom on October 4th. ONLY NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.
7-9:30PM Eastern Time
You will have 2 hours to finish your puzzle. If you do not finish the puzzle, you will be given credit for any groups of 3+ connected pieces. Rankings will be established first by completion time, and then by the number of pieces placed.
1ST PRIZE: Paid registration to the next USA Jigsaw Nationals.
https://www.speedpuzzling.com/store.html
New Jersey State Championship- Zoom event; USAJPA-sanctioned event; hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
Our 2024 New Jersey Speed Puzzling Championship will be held via Zoom on October 4th. ONLY NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.
6:30-9PM Eastern Time
You will have 2 hours to finish your puzzle. If you do not finish the puzzle, you will be given credit for any groups of 3+ connected pieces. Rankings will be established first by completion time, and then by the number of pieces placed.
1ST PRIZE: Paid registration to the next USA Jigsaw Nationals.
https://www.speedpuzzling.com/store.html
Wisconsin State Championship- Zoom event; USAJPA-sanctioned event; hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
Our 2024 Wisconsin Speed Puzzling Championship will be held via Zoom on September 27th. ONLY WISCONSIN RESIDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.
7:30-10PM Central Time
You will have 2 hours to finish your puzzle. If you do not finish the puzzle, you will be given credit for any groups of 3+ connected pieces. Rankings will be established first by completion time, and then by the number of pieces placed.
1ST PRIZE: Paid registration to the next USA Jigsaw Nationals.
https://www.speedpuzzling.com/store.html
Florida State Championship- Zoom event; USAJPA-sanctioned event; hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
Our 2024 Florida Speed Puzzling Championship will be held via Zoom on September 27th. ONLY FLORIDA RESIDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.
7-9:30PM Eastern Time
You will have 2 hours to finish your puzzle. If you do not finish the puzzle, you will be given credit for any groups of 3+ connected pieces. Rankings will be established first by completion time, and then by the number of pieces placed.
1ST PRIZE: Paid registration to the next USA Jigsaw Nationals.
https://www.speedpuzzling.com/store.html
Virginia State Championship- Zoom event; USAJPA-sanctioned event; hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
Our 2024 Virginia Speed Puzzling Championship will be held via Zoom on September 27th. ONLY VIRGINIA RESIDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.
6:30-9PM Eastern Time
You will have 2 hours to finish your puzzle. If you do not finish the puzzle, you will be given credit for any groups of 3+ connected pieces. Rankings will be established first by completion time, and then by the number of pieces placed.
1ST PRIZE: Paid registration to the next USA Jigsaw Nationals.
https://www.speedpuzzling.com/store.html
World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship- Valladolid, Spain; Hosted by WJPF
USAJPA is the official USA liaison to the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship so we can help to answer questions and more importantly can help you make your payment. This is a Member’s Only Benefit so if you’d like our help to make your payment and avoid wire transfer logistics and fees, head HERE to become a USAJPA member.
If you are already a USAJPA member and want to register for the WJPC:
Exclusive USAJPA-Sanctioned Virtual Event- Hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
The USAJPA is working with SpeedPuzzling.com and has sanctioned this competition, which is EXCLUSIVE to USAJPA members! Sanctioning means: the contest hosts follow USAJPA guidelines, results will be figured into competitors’ JPA-Rankings, and USAJPA members get EXCLUSIVE registration. Registration link is in your most recent member newsletter (or check the Past Newsletters link from your Intro email).
Utah State Championship- Lindon, UT; USAJPA-sanctioned event; hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
UT2024--Utah State Speed Puzzling Championship--is coming soon!
You'll be able to test out your puzzling skills--solo, with a partner, and on a team of 4.
Come meet some amazing new puzzling friends!
https://www.speedpuzzling.com/ut2024.html
Illinois State Championship- Zoom event; USAJPA-sanctioned event; hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
Our 2024 Illinois Speed Puzzling Championship will be held via Zoom on August 30th. ONLY ILLINOIS RESIDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.
7:30-10PM Central Time
You will have 2 hours to finish your puzzle. If you do not finish the puzzle, you will be given credit for any groups of 3+ connected pieces. Rankings will be established first by completion time, and then by the number of pieces placed.
1ST PRIZE: Paid registration to the next USA Jigsaw Nationals.
https://www.speedpuzzling.com/store.html
Pennsylvania State Championship- Zoom event; USAJPA-sanctioned event; hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
Our 2024 Pennsylvania Speed Puzzling Championship will be held via Zoom on August 30th. ONLY PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.
7-9:30PM Eastern Time
You will have 2 hours to finish your puzzle. If you do not finish the puzzle, you will be given credit for any groups of 3+ connected pieces. Rankings will be established first by completion time, and then by the number of pieces placed.
1ST PRIZE: Paid registration to the next USA Jigsaw Nationals.
https://www.speedpuzzling.com/store.html
New York State Championship- Zoom event; USAJPA-sanctioned event; hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
Our 2024 New York Speed Puzzling Championship will be held via Zoom on August 30th. ONLY NEW YORK RESIDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.
6:30-9PM Eastern Time
You will have 2 hours to finish your puzzle. If you do not finish the puzzle, you will be given credit for any groups of 3+ connected pieces. Rankings will be established first by completion time, and then by the number of pieces placed.
1ST PRIZE: Paid registration to the next USA Jigsaw Nationals.
https://www.speedpuzzling.com/store.html
Sanctioned Event: NorthEast Regional Championship - Hartford, CT
Sanctioned event hosted by Speedpuzzling.com*:
NER2024--USA Northeast Regional Speed Puzzling Championship--is coming soon!
You'll be able to test out your puzzling skills--solo, with a partner, and on a team of 4.
Come meet some amazing new puzzling friends!
https://www.speedpuzzling.com/ner2024.html
*USAJPA is sanctioning this event but event is run by Speedpuzzling.com so direct any event-related questions there.
Massachusetts State Championship- Beverly, MA; USAJPA-sanctioned event; hosted by SpeedPuzzling.com
MA2024--Massachusetts Speed Puzzling Championship--is coming soon!
You'll be able to test out your puzzling skills--solo, with a partner, and on a team of 4.
Come meet some amazing new puzzling friends!
https://www.speedpuzzling.com/ma2024.html
USAJPA-Sanctioned Virtual Competition- July
The USAJPA is working with SpeedPuzzling.com and has sanctioned this competition, which is EXCLUSIVE to USAJPA members! Sanctioning means that contest hosts follow USAJPA guidelines, results will be figured into competitors’ JPA-Rankings, and USAJPA members get EXCLUSIVE registration. Registration link is in your most recent member newsletter (or check the Past Newsletters link from your Intro email).
USAJPA-Sanctioned Virtual Competition- June
The USAJPA is working with SpeedPuzzling.com and has sanctioned this competition, which is EXCLUSIVE to USAJPA members! Sanctioning means that contest hosts follow USAJPA guidelines, results will be figured into competitors’ JPA-Rankings, and USAJPA members get EXCLUSIVE registration. Registration link is in your most recent member newsletter (or check the Past Newsletters link from your Intro email).
USAJPA-Sanctioned Virtual Competition- May
The USAJPA is working with SpeedPuzzling.com and has sanctioned this competition, which is EXCLUSIVE to USAJPA members! Sanctioning means that contest hosts follow USAJPA guidelines, results will be figured into competitors’ JPA-Rankings, and USAJPA members get EXCLUSIVE registration. Registration link is in your most recent member newsletter (or check the Past Newsletters link from your Intro email).
USA Jigsaw Nationals
Details are listed on the USA Jigsaw Nationals page here: usajigsaw.org/2024-nationals
Puzzle Chess Month - Virtual
Have you played Puzzle Chess yet? If not, here's your excuse to do so! If so, here's your excuse to play lots more of it! The USAJPA is making August official Puzzle Chess Month (PCM) and a wonderful sponsor, Bandai Namco, is offer Ensky Art Crystal puzzle giveaways for those members who play and post about it on social media!
Here are the rules:
Follow Instagram accounts @usajigsawpuzzle and @bandainamcous.
Post a photo or reel of you playing puzzle chess.
Tag the photo with #usajpapcm & #puzzlechess.
Each unique post during the month of August earns you a submission towards the giveaway. Entries are unlimited but must be unique (not more than one of the same image).
At the end of August, we will draw 5 lucky entrants who will each receive 3 Ensky Art Crystal puzzles!!!
This giveaway starts on 8/1/23 and ends on 8/31/23. Five winners will be chosen randomly and notified via email or DM. Must be in the U.S. to win. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Instagram.