Shrey Parikh, 14, from San Bernardino, California, holds the trophy and celebrates with family after winning the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee at Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. Shrey Parikh, correctly spelled 32 words in 90 seconds, setting a new spell-off record, according to the official Scripps Spelling Bee. 247 spellers, ranging in age from 9 to 15, competed throughout the week. | May 26-28, 2026 | 📷: diehl_photography | #GettyImagesNews #SpellingBee