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MSU Debate is a varsity policy program on the NDT and CEDA circuits. The team reached the 2026 National Debate Tournament Elite Eight and provides an official route for students to join.

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The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing.

Collegiate debate program

Michigan State University

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MSU reports its team competed at the 2026 National Debate Tournament and reached the Elite Eight.

Season 2025-2026. Evidence dated 2026-04-20. Verified 2026-11-03.

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How the program debates

Michigan State’s policy debaters compete in national tournaments and connect competition with public debate and outreach. The official team guide explains how students can join and describes support for tournament travel and participation.

MSU qualified for the 2026 National Debate Tournament and advanced to the Elite Eight. The team has qualified for the NDT for 30 consecutive years.

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Circuits and associations

  • National Debate Tournament · Documented participation · 2025-2026Source
  • Cross Examination Debate Association · Documented participation · 2025-2026SourceSource

Joining and participation

How to join
Students can join the policy debate program through the team’s official how-to-join page. The team describes competitive debate, public outreach, and program support for tournament participation.Source
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History and achievements

  • 2026 · National Debate Tournament

    Reached the Elite Eight at the National Debate Tournament.

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