Solitaire Steps Onto The Global Stage

The timeless card game Solitaire is heading into the spotlight with the announcement of the inaugural World Solitaire Championship. The event will take place in Miami, Florida in February 2026, giving fans and competitors alike a historic first for the mobile gaming world. Hosted on Solitaire Cash, developed by Papaya, the championship will bring together the top 400 finalists from across the globe to crown the first official World Solitaire Champion.

Big Stakes and High Rewards

The World Solitaire Championship comes with a prize pool of $300,000, making it one of the most significant competitions for a casual card game on mobile. The champion will take home $150,000, securing not only bragging rights as the first Solitaire world champion but also a life-changing prize. Players who make it to Miami will be battling it out on the Solitaire Cash platform, with rankings determined by speed and skill in clearing the board.

Qualification Details

Players eager to participate will need to qualify between November 3 and November 23, 2025, directly through the Solitaire Cash app. To be eligible, participants must be 18 or older and at least level eight in the game. Qualification will happen through in-game tournaments, where only the fastest and most strategic players will secure their spot among the 400 finalists.

An Event Beyond The Screen

Produced by Estars Studios with Executive Producer David Lee, the World Solitaire Championship promises to be more than just a tournament. The event will be hosted at the iconic Temple House Miami, with finalists enjoying an all-expenses-paid stay at the luxurious Fountainebleau. Alongside intense competition, participants can expect hospitality, entertainment, and fan-focused experiences designed to make the championship weekend unforgettable.

Papaya’s Vision For Competitive Play

Papaya, the studio behind Solitaire Cash, has built a strong reputation for turning traditional skill-based games into mobile sensations. With over 37 million downloads across titles like Bingo Cash and Bubble Cash, the developer is aiming to make Solitaire not just a game of leisure but a global competitive sport. Co-Founder and CEO Oriel Bachar emphasized the vision of bringing people together through play, stating that the World Solitaire Championship represents another step toward building meaningful communities around gaming.

The World Solitaire Championship in Miami is set to redefine the way people view mobile gaming competitions, transforming Solitaire into a cultural and competitive spectacle.


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