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Clubs · Events · Championships

Most people argue. You can debate.

The UFC of competitive debate. Local clubs, online matches, and live championships for beginners and serious competitors alike.

Join a Club See upcoming events

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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Bitcoin Debate Club

Is Bitcoin money? Is proof-of-work wasteful? Should governments ban self-custody? The most passionate community in crypto argues the questions that shape the future of finance. Online-only, global membership.

Online

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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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FEATURED EVENTS

Join upcoming debate events and tournaments near you.

June 5, 2026, 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM EDT

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Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical alongside a frontier AI lab : bizarre or appropriate

Should the juxtaposition of private sector AI association with a Pope encyclical be a welcome pattern? Why and why not?

NYC

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July 25, 2026, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM EDT

Austin Debate Showcase 2026

Live debates, real skills, and Austin's most electrifying evening of ideas. Free admission to exhibition debates, a hands-on workshop, and a networking reception.

Austin, TX

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July 31, 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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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.

Explore the 9 Topics Host the Debate

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?

Learn How It Works

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

Draw

Ethics
White lies make the world worse, not better
Work
Open offices were the worst workplace experiment of the century
Food
Pineapple belongs on pizza

Cut one each · Debate what remains

SUPPORT THE MOVEMENT

Not everyone debates, but everyone can help debate culture grow.

Provide a Space

Host a debate night at your bar, café, or coworking space. Engaged audiences, weeknight foot traffic.

Offer Your Venue

Volunteer Your Time

Setup, registration, judging. Every role makes the night work.

Volunteer Now

Sponsor a Debate

Underwrite prizes, venues, and promotion. Sponsorships or recurring contributions both work.

Become a Sponsor

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Most people argue. You can debate.MOST PEOPLE ARGUE.YOU CAN DEBATE.

Most people argue. You can debate.MOST PEOPLE ARGUE.YOU CAN DEBATE.

POPULAR CLUBS

New York City Debate Club

Bitcoin Debate Club

Los Angeles Debate Club

JORDAN vs. LEBRON

FEATURED EVENTS