By 2035, Scrabble in Australia has evolved into a thriving, inclusive, and aspirational pursuit for young minds, celebrated for its intellectual rigour and community-building power.

Here’s a snapshot of this future:
 
1. Nationwide Accessibility & Grassroots Growth

School & Community Hubs

Every Australian school offers Scrabble as part of literacy programs or extracurricular clubs. Public libraries, community centers, and Indigenous outreach
programs host free "Scrabble Labs"; for kids aged 6–18, with equipment provided by sponsors.

Digital Inclusion

Remote and regional kids compete via a national online platform inspired by Woogles which connects players for practice games, tutorials, and virtual tournaments.
 
2. Thriving Tournament Ecosystem
 
Local Leagues: Monthly inter-school and inter-club tournaments are held in every major city, with divisions for beginners, intermediates, and elites. Adults mentor juniors in mixed-age “Scrabble Fusion” events, fostering cross-generational camaraderie. 
State Championships: Annual state-based competitions act as qualifiers for the  Australian Junior Scrabble Championship (AJSC), held in rotating capital cities and live-streamed to thousands. 
World Stage: Australia fields first-rate national junior teams at the annual World Youth Scrabble Championship (WYSC), with selection pathways starting at age 8. Past champions become household names.
 
3. Sponsorship & Media Spotlight

Corporate Backing: Major brands and business sponsor tournaments, supporting prize pools and scholarships, aligning with STEM/education initiatives.
Philanthropic trusts fund equipment for low-income schools.
Spectator Sport: Major tournaments are broadcast on media such as ABC iView and Twitch, featuring live commentary by ex-champions and AI-driven "move analysis" graphics. Animated recaps of games go viral on TikTok.
Scrabble Celebrities: Top players star in documentaries (e.g., “Word Warriors” on streaming services such as Netflix) and appear on shows like Q&A to debate the educational value of word games.
 
4. Professional Pathways & Leadership

Paid Coaching: Former champions have the opportunity to work as full-time Scrabble coaches, employed by academies or schools. Online coaches earn income via Patreon-style subscriptions.
Youth Leadership: Older teenage players run social media accounts for state leagues,
design tournament formats, and mentor younger players. A National Youth Scrabble
Council advises on policy and event design.
Alumni Impact: Former juniors now in their 20s drive innovation in game design, apps, and AI training tools.
 
5. Cultural Recognition  
 
”Chess-Level Prestige”: Scrabble is respected as a “sport of the mind” with elite players profiled in The Australian’s weekly "Brainiacs" column (for instance). Grandmasters earn accolades similar to chess titles.
Curriculum Integration: Scrabble strategy is taught in primary school math classes
(probability) and English (vocabulary building). The game is linked to NAPLAN literacy improvements.
Diversity Champions: The scene celebrates neuro-diverse players and multilingual talent (e.g., kids using their home languages to master word roots).

 
6. Global Leadership
 
Australia, the country where WYSC started in 2006, again hosts the World Youth Scrabble Championship, showcasing homegrown talent and Indigenous culture.
Australian-designed apps, e.g. “ScrabbleMate”, revolutionize global training with AI
coaches and real-time global matchmaking.