The Scripps National Spelling Bee is down to the final group of students from across the country competing for the coveted title.
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The preliminaries took place on Tuesday, with the field narrowed even further Wednesday before Thursday's finals. 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."
Spellers ranging from elementary to high school age are competing in this year's bee at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Eight spellers remain, but only one will come away with the title. Tune in to see who spells their way to the top.
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Here's what you need to know to watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals.
What channel is the Spelling Bee on today?
- TV channel: ION
For the third year in a row, the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals will be broadcast live on ION. The competition will air in prime time from 8-10 p.m. ET.
Scripps' other national networks — Scripps News, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery, and Laff — will also be broadcasting the finals.
Spelling Bee free live stream
- Live stream: Fubo
The Scripps National Spelling Bee finals can be streamed live on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
If the Scripps National Spelling Bee is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.
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What time does the Spelling Bee start today?
- Date: Thursday, May 30
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The live final-round broadcast of the Scripps National Spelling Bee will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday and is scheduled to run for two hours.
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