Fourth of July Scrabble tournament brings the nation’s top 100+ competitors to Albany
Annual tournament returns to Albany for a five-day, 27-game run
ALBANY, N.Y. (July 1, 2024) — Scrabble champions and enthusiasts from across the nation and around the globe will gather in Albany County for the 4th of July Scrabble Tournament. Over 100 of the top players are expected for the five-day, 27-game main events, hosted Wednesday, July 3 through Sunday, July 7 at the Marriott Albany on Wolf Road in Colonie.
“The Albany 4th of July Scrabble Tournament isn’t just a competition; it’s a celebration of language, competition, and camaraderie,” says Josh Greenway, tournament director. “We’re thrilled to bring this unforgettable Scrabble experience to Albany and share the best of the best with the world through our live stream.”
“The attention to detail that Josh and his team put into the event is the primary reason for the continued success of the July 4th tournament.” Jay Cloutier, sports commissioner for Discover Albany. “The competition of course is first rate but the location, the competition floor and the activities surrounding each day’s scrabble play make this a must attend event for scrabble players. Josh’s team set the standard for tournament excellence.”
Scrabble enthusiasts and the “Scrabble curious” are invited to watch the action via YouTube. Spectators can visit LetsPlayScrabble.com or search for “Let’s Play Scrabble” on YouTube.
The tournament schedule is:
- Wednesday, July 3 from 2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST
- Thursday, July 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. EST
- Friday, July 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. EST
- Saturday, July 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. EST
- Sunday, July 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST
Let’s Play Scrabble is a volunteer organization dedicated to bringing the joy of Scrabble to communities and promoting lifelong learning through wordplay. To learn more, visit letsplayscrabble.com.
For more information on the Albany County Sports Commission, visit albany.org/sports.
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About Discover Albany. The Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. was established in 1976 to promote the civic and commercial progress of the community through increased development of conventions and tourism. Today, the organization is known as Discover Albany. Discover Albany currently represents more than 300 member businesses and assists each year in hundreds of regional meetings. Discover Albany also operates the Discover Albany Visitors Center and the Albany International Airport Information Center. The Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau Foundation was established in 1993 to provide educational opportunities and work with other organizations to secure grants and funding to advance regional travel and tourism projects. For more information, call 518–434–1217 or 800–258–3582 or visit www.albany.org.
