Albany New Year’s Scrabble Tournament kicks off 2025 with wordplay extravaganza

ALBANY, N.Y. (Dec. 26, 2024) — Get ready for a wordplay extravaganza as the Albany New Year’s Scrabble Tournament returns to the Marriott Albany on Wolf Road from Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, to Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. This highly anticipated event will bring together over 100 master wordsmiths from across the nation for an intense 28-game showdown, solidifying its reputation as the must-attend Scrabble tournament of the year.

Tournament Director Josh Greenway welcomes Scrabble fans of all levels to experience the excitement firsthand with a free tour of the event. Dive into the world of triple-word scores, clever strategies, and high-stakes competition. For more details, visit letsplayscrabble.com, or stop by the Marriott Albany to join the fun and say hello!

“The Albany New Year’s Scrabble Tournament is more than a competition — it’s a celebration of words, strategy, and community,” says Tournament Director Josh Greenway. “We’re thrilled to welcome everyone, from first-time players to seasoned pros, for a truly unforgettable Scrabble experience.”

“The sports landscape in Albany County is so diverse! The intensity of competition, the skill and strategy required to compete at Scrabble is incredible to be around,” said Albany County Sports Commissioner, Jay Cloutier, “We are thrilled to continue our support of this wonderful event. I encourage you to explore this event if you have a prodigious vocabulary! You will be challenged.”

Where Every Word Counts Tournament Schedule:

Saturday, Dec. 28: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 29: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 30: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec.31: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 1: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For those unable to join in person, the tournament will be streamed live from letsplayscrabble.com. Tune in from Dec. 30 at 9:30 a.m. through Jan. 1 at 1:30 p.m to catch the exhilarating plays and strategic brilliance from the comfort of your home.

Start the New Year with intellect, strategy, and linguistic excitement at the Albany New Year’s Scrabble Tournament. Whether you join us in person or watch online at letsplayscrabble.com, this ultimate showcase of skill and strategy is the perfect way to kick off 2025 with unparalleled Scrabble energy!

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About Let’s Play Scrabble:
Let’s Play Scrabble is a volunteer organization passionate about bringing the joy of Scrabble to communities and encouraging lifelong learning through wordplay. To learn more, visit letsplayscrabble.com.

About the Albany County Sports Commission: The Albany County Sports Commission, a Division of Discover Albany, promotes Albany County to attract amateur and professional sporting events and competitions to maximize the County’s resources, ensuring the greatest economic impact of events being held in the county.