National Spanish Spelling Bee

The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the 2026 National Spanish Spelling Bee to Albuquerque, New Mexico, on July 10–11, 2026.

This prestigious national competition brings together some of the brightest bilingual students from across the United States. Participants in grades 4 through 8 have advanced through campus, district, regional, and state-level competitions to earn their place on the national stage. Now, they will gather in Albuquerque to showcase their Spanish language skills, academic excellence, and dedication to bilingual education.