97th Scripps National Spelling Bee
| 97th Scripps National Spelling Bee | |
|---|---|
The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, hosted the Scripps National Spelling Bee. | |
| Date | May 25–30, 2025 |
| Location | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (National Harbor, Maryland) |
| Winner | Faizan Zaki |
| Residence | Allen, Texas |
| Sponsor | Dallas Sports Commission |
| Sponsor location | Dallas, Texas |
| Winning word | éclaircissement |
| No. of contestants | 243 |
| Preceded by | 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee |
| Followed by | 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee |
The 97th Scripps National Spelling Bee was a spelling bee competition held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The bee marked a special milestone with its commemoration of 100 years of the Bee since the first one ran in 1925. It ran from May 25 to May 30, 2025.
The 2025 bee welcomed 243 spellers from the United States, its territories, Canada, Ghana, Nigeria, Kuwait, and the Bahamas. Preliminary rounds were held on May 27, quarterfinals and semi-final rounds on May 28, and finals on May 29.
The Scripps Bee honored the Akron Beacon Journal as its Regional Partner of the Year, noteworthy given that the paper has sponsored a speller at every bee since its inception in 1925.
In 2026, the bee will be held at the DAR Constitution Hall, with contestants staying at the JW Marriott Washington D.C. 2025 was the last year it will be held in National Harbor.
13-year-old Faizan Zaki won the competition.