KU Debate

Collegiate debate program

University of Kansas

• University of Kansas — Lawrence campus · Lawrence, KS

Activity: Active

KU reports that the CEDA National Championship concluded the 2025–26 competitive season.

Season 2025-2026. Evidence dated 2026-04-06. Verified 2026-11-03.

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How the program debates

KU fields two-person teams in policy and British Parliamentary debate, with tournaments in both semesters and roughly 20 events each season. Its official joining page explains the competitive formats and program support, including travel and tournament expenses.

The program won the 2026 Cross Examination Debate Association National Championship, held April 2–6 in Binghamton. KU also reports a 59-year consecutive qualification streak at the National Debate Tournament and two first-round bids in 2026.

Debate formats

• PolicySource
• British parliamentarySource

Circuits and associations

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

Joining and participation

How to join

Students can compete in policy or British Parliamentary debate as two-person teams. KU competes in both semesters, travels nationally, and supports tournament costs. Use the official joining page to learn how to enter the program.Source

History and achievements

• 2026 · CEDA National Championship

  Won the Cross Examination Debate Association National Championship.

  Policy debate

  Source

Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.