Classic Tetris World Championship

Arcades & Retro in Pasadena, California

Type: Speedrun Org

The Classic Tetris World Championship is the marquee annual competitive event for NES Tetris. After running for over a decade in Portland tied to the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, the main CTWC moved to Pasadena's SoCal Retro Gaming Expo starting in 2024. CTWC also runs a network of regional qualifiers including a returning Portland regional at Reed College. Based in Pasadena, California. Speedrunning organizations host marathons, world record bookkeeping, and competitive events for the speedrun community - often tied to charity drives that have raised tens of millions for nonprofits since the mid-2010s. Check thectwc.com for current hours, services, releases, or membership info.

Website: https://thectwc.com/