The country's most anticipated academic competition is down to the final eight as some of the smartest students from across America meet in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Last year, Florida native Dev Shah came out on top, winning on the word "psammophile." He made it through words such as "aegagrus," "rommack," and "tolsester" on his way to the title, outlasting runner-up Charlotte Walsh, who bowed out on the word "daviely."
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This year's spellers range in age from 8 to 15, and 65 spellers have previously competed. Competition will be fierce at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
Here's what you need to know to watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Spelling Bee schedule 2024
| Round | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Stream |
| Preliminaries | Tuesday, May 28 | 8 a.m.-7:40 p.m. | N/A | ION Plus |
| Quarterfinals | Wednesday, May 29 | 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | N/A | ION Plus |
| Semifinals | Wednesday, May 29 | 8-10 p.m. | Ion TV | Fubo |
| Finals | Thursday, May 30 | 8-10 p.m. | Ion TV | Fubo |
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What channel is the Spelling Bee on?
- TV channel: ION
For the third year in a row, the Scripps National Spelling Bee will be broadcast live on Ion TV for semifinals and finals coverage on Wednesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 30. They will both air in prime time from 8-10 p.m. ET.
You can use ION's zip code tool to find your local affiliates.
Spelling Bee free live stream
- Live stream: ION Plus, Fubo (free trial), spellingbee.com
All Scripps National Spelling Bee rounds can be streamed live with ION Plus, at spellingbee.com. The semifinals and finals can also be found on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
Scripps' other national entertainment networks — Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery, and Laff — will also be broadcasting the semifinals and finals.
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