Scripps Spelling Bee Will Return Virtually

The National Spelling Bee will return this year in a mostly virtual format, with in-person events limited to a dozen finalists at ESPN's campus in Walt Disney World, Florida. Last year, the event was canceled for the first time since World War II. Traditionally held in Washington over a week, this year's competition will span several weeks. Preliminary rounds are set for mid-June, semi-finals on June 27th, and the ESPN-televised finals on July 8th.

What is the format of the National Spelling Bee this year?

• Completely virtual

• Cancelled

• Mostly virtual with some in-person elements

• Completely in-person

Where will the in-person finalists gather for the competition?

• ESPN campus at Walt Disney World, Florida

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Washington, D.C.

How was the National Spelling Bee traditionally held?

• Virtually

• Over a week called 'Bee Week'

• In a single day

• Over several months

When are the semi-finals of the National Spelling Bee scheduled?

• July 8th

• July 1st

• June 27th

• June 15th

On what date will the finals of the National Spelling Bee be televised on ESPN?

• July 15th

• July 8th

• June 27th

• July 4th