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Yale Debate Association
Three centuries of persuasion. Yale debaters carry on one of America's oldest traditions of rhetorical excellence: sharp, principled, and fearless.
New here? Here's what Yale Debate Association 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.