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UC Berkeley Debate Club
The Free Speech Movement started here, and the debates never stopped. Berkeley's activist culture and academic intensity make for arguments that shake the room.
New here? Here's what UC Berkeley Debate Club is about.
Just getting started — be part of the first debate.
Show up
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.
Become the campus ambassador
Every campus club starts with one person willing to run it. Ambassadors get our full launch kit: the format, the topics, and help filling the first event.