Cleveland Debate Club
If you live in Cleveland or anywhere in the Cleveland–Elyria area and you've ever wanted a place to think out loud — this is it. The Cleveland Debate Club hosts structured 1v1 to 5v5 debates rooted in Tremont and Ohio City and Rust Belt resilience and lake-effect civic pride. Free to join. Built for thoughtful people who happen to disagree.
New here? Here's what Cleveland Debate Club is about.
Just getting started — be part of the first debate.
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No experience needed — beginners to pros, all welcome.
Get matched & debate
Structured 1v1 to 5v5 debates with real judging.
It’s free
Sharpen how you think and argue, in good company.
This club is looking for its founding leader
Someone gets to be the reason Cleveland argues in person. Ambassadors run the room, and we handle the format, topics, and tools.