ION is your TV home for the Scripps National Spelling Bee
The two-night event begins with the Semifinals on May 29 at 8/7c, followed by the Finals LIVE on May 30 at 8/7c.
ION is available FREE over the air, as well as on most cable, satellite and streaming providers.
want to watch LIVE coverage of every round?
ION Plus is your streaming home for live coverage of every round, including the Preliminaries, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Finals! Coverage runs May 28-30. See the full television schedule below.
ION Plus is available on leading streaming platforms nationwide.
Television Schedule
preliminaries
Tuesday, May 28
8 a.m. - 7:40 p.m. ET
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quarterfinals
Wednesday, May 29
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET
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semifinals
Wednesday, May 29
8-10 p.m. ET
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finals
Thursday, May 30
8 - 10 p.m. ET
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