2026 SC Scholastic Chess Championship

The 2026 SC Scholastic Chess Championship will be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on March 21, 2026.

Registration for the event is $45 by March 14, 2026, $55 thereafter, and closes 8:30 a.m. on March 21, 2026. Registration can be done on their website at https://scscholastic.com/.

All equipment will be provided.  You can contact info@columbiachess.org with any questions.

More details can be found on their website at https://scscholastic.com/.

Plan Your Visit

There are multiple parking options available for this event at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The Convention Center will be providing lunch for sale at a concessions stand setup for the Scholastic Championship throughout the entire event. The Convention Center's standard concessions menu can be found here. Please note that the Convention Center has a no outside food or drink policy.

Located in the heart of the historic Vista entertainment district, the Columbia Convention Center is surrounded by restaurants, shops, and galleries, just below a revitalized Main Street and steps from the region’s scenic riverwalk trails. Find things to do on your trip to Columbia.

If you are planning to stay overnight on your visit, find hotels and restaurants near the Convention Center.