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Everyone Argues.Few Debate.

The UFC of competitive debate. Local clubs in cities and on campuses, online matches across the country, live national championships. Beginner to pro — all welcome.

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Clubs · Events · Championships

Everyone Argues.
Few Debate.

The UFC of competitive debate. Local clubs in cities and on campuses, online matches across the country, live national championships. Beginner to pro — all welcome.

Join a Club Host a Debate

POPULAR CLUBS

Find your tribe. Join clubs near you and start debating.

New York City Debate Club

The city that never stops arguing. From Wall Street policy to Brooklyn culture wars, NYC debaters bring the intensity. Weekly meetups in Manhattan — all boroughs welcome.

New York, NY

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Chicago Debate Club

Deep dish arguments in the Windy City. Chicago's debate scene is as bold as its architecture. Home of the 2026 Chicago Debate Showcase — join the movement.

Chicago, IL

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Los Angeles Debate Club

Debate under the California sun. LA's club draws everyone from screenwriters to startup founders. If you can pitch in this town, you can argue anywhere.

Los Angeles, CA

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SuperDebate's First International Championship

INFINITA CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

Prospera, Honduras · 7 countries · 3 days

Countries Represented

$850

Prize Pool

Days of Competition

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FEATURED EVENTS

Join upcoming debate events and tournaments near you.

Featured

May 29, 2026, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT

Chicago Debate Showcase 2026

An evening of intellectual entertainment for Chicago's innovators. Free admission to watch exhibition debates, participate in a debate workshop, and network with the city's brightest minds.

Chicago, IL

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Featured

May 30, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Jordan vs. LeBron SuperDebate

Two championship debaters formally debate the GOAT question. Resolved: Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. Recorded live online May 30, 2026; polished cut debuts first week of June.

Online · SuperDebate platform

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February 20, 2026, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM CST

Infinite Games Debate Championship 2026

Single-evening debate championship at Infinita City. Format adapts to the field.

Infinita City, Prospera, Roatán, Honduras

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Topic of the Year 2026

THE GREATAI DEBATE

Nine debate-ready questions across three battlegrounds — work, power, and the planet. The argument that defines the decade is happening now. Pick your side and bring it to the room.

Nationwide community
Live debates
Real-world topics
Argue, don't post.

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WHY DEBATE

The skills that transfer to everything else — pitching, leading, persuading, thinking under pressure.

FEEL THE RUSH

Standing up, making your case, going head to head with someone sharp. The thrill of intellectual competition is real, and nothing else comes close.

SEE EVERY ANGLE

You don't truly understand a position until you've argued the other side. Debate forces you to, and that changes how you think about everything.

SELL ANY IDEA

Pitching investors, leading a meeting, closing a deal. Every one is a debate you didn't prepare for. Until now.

THREE WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

Organize events, step into the ring, or score the round.

Organizer

Pick the topic. Book the room. Run the night.

Schedule debates and local events
Manage members and topics
Build a scene that keeps coming back

Start Organizing

Debater

Show up. Take a side. Climb the rankings.

Join live debates
Train against an AI opponent
Get scored on the merits — not the applause

Start Debating

Judge

Score the round. Give the feedback that makes debaters better.

Score performances on six criteria
Leave written notes that change rounds
Get cited in tournament programs

Become a Judge

Not sure which role is right for you?

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A SuperDebate game

Draw

Real debate, played like a game. Draw a card, each player crosses out one of three topics, then argue the survivor for sixty seconds. The room votes who keeps the card.

Play online How to play

52cards

156topics

60seconds a side