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NYC
February 12 - February 13, 2026
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SuperDebate New York City at NeueHouse Madison Square

SuperDebate New York City at NeueHouse Madison Square

This SuperDebate event brings a modern intellectual arena to one of New York's most iconic creative spaces. Participants will take part in up to six structured debate rounds during this three hour session. Every attendee may choose to debate solo or as part of a two person team. Spectators and non competitors are encouraged to join because they help judge and score each round using simple and fair criteria. Everyone in the room helps shape the content of the night. Attendees submit possible debate topics that range from political theory to philosophy to ethics to culture. The room then votes on which topics to use for each round. The atmosphere is energetic and focused. Debaters rotate partners and opponents so that each round brings a new style and a new challenge. The final portion of the evening is a group reflection where participants share insights, lessons, and standout arguments. NeueHouse Madison Square is known for its design, creativity, and ambitious community. It is the perfect setting for a night where adults elevate disagreement into a real intellectual sport. No debate experience is needed and newcomers are fully supported.

NeueHouse Madison Square, 110 E 25th St, New York NY 10010
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LAX
February 13, 2026, 2:00 AM - 5:00 AM
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SuperDebate Portland at Kiln Portland

SuperDebate Portland at Kiln Portland

This SuperDebate Portland event is a three hour structured debate session hosted inside the beautifully designed Kiln workspace. Participants will engage in up to six competitive debate rounds. Every attendee may choose to debate individually or as part of a two person team. Spectators play a central role by judging and scoring the rounds based on clarity, logic, strategy, and overall persuasion. The night begins with a crowd driven topic submission process. Anyone may propose a topic. The room then votes to select the topics that will be used. Expect debates that range across political questions, philosophical puzzles, ethical dilemmas, scientific challenges, and cultural issues. Debaters rotate opponents throughout the evening. This structure exposes everyone to new styles of reasoning and new approaches to difficult issues. When time allows, the final portion of the event is a feedback and community reflection session where participants discuss the strongest arguments and share what they learned. Kiln Portland is known for its creative and community centered environment. It is the ideal location for an event built around thoughtful disagreement, intellectual courage, and a shared desire to revive the art of live debate. No experience is required.

Kiln Portland, 1125 SE Division St, Portland OR 97202
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BOS
February 26 - February 27, 2026
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SuperDebate Boston at CIC Boston

SuperDebate Boston at CIC Boston

This SuperDebate event at CIC Boston offers a three hour live competitive debate environment for adults who care about ideas and want to test their thinking. The night includes up to six structured debate rounds. Participants choose whether to debate solo or with a partner. Spectators contribute by judging each round and scoring the arguments based on clarity, substance, and overall persuasiveness. At the beginning of the session, attendees will submit potential debate topics. The group then votes to decide which topics will be used. The topics may range across science, ethics, politics, philosophical questions, technology, culture, and current global issues. Debaters rotate through different opponents and sides of each issue so they practice seeing topics from multiple angles. After the final round, the event ends with an open conversation and feedback circle where debaters and judges share insights and reflect on what the debates revealed. CIC Boston is a center of innovation and academic energy, and it provides the perfect backdrop for an evening dedicated to critical thinking, real challenge, and meaningful civic conversation. All experience levels are welcome.

CIC Boston, 50 Milk St, 16th Floor, Boston MA 02109
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LAX
February 27, 2026, 12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
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SuperDebate Chicago at 1871

SuperDebate Chicago at 1871

This SuperDebate event is a three hour immersive debate experience for adults who want sharper thinking, stronger communication skills, and the excitement of live intellectual competition. Attendees will participate in up to six structured debate rounds. Each round lasts long enough for clear arguments, rebuttals, and audience scoring. Participants may debate as individuals or as members of a two person team. Spectators are welcome and play an important role by judging and scoring each round using a clear and fair rubric. Before each debate, attendees will submit potential debate topics. Everyone then votes to decide which topics will be used. Topics may range across philosophy, politics, ethics, science, culture, and current events. Debaters rotate opponents during the night so they encounter a variety of perspectives and styles. No debate experience is required. Beginners learn quickly from the structure and community support. Experienced debaters get the challenge they crave. The event closes with a short feedback session where participants reflect on strong arguments, surprising moments, and key insights. 1871 is an iconic Chicago innovation hub and is the ideal environment for an evening of civic minded, sharp, and energetic debate.

1871 Chicago, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1212, Chicago IL 60654
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ATX
February 27, 2026, 12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
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SuperDebate Austin at Capital Factory

SuperDebate Austin at Capital Factory

This SuperDebate session at Capital Factory is a three hour live debate environment designed for Austin's community of thinkers, builders, and independent minds. The night includes up to six structured debate rounds. Participants can debate individually or as a two person team. Spectators are not passive bystanders. They serve as judges and score each round, which helps determine which arguments resonated and why. Attendees will submit topics at the start of the night. The entire group votes on which topics should move forward to the debate rounds. Topics can span ethics, technology, civic issues, philosophical problems, culture, science, and current events. Debaters rotate through opponents and sides to challenge their assumptions and practice thinking from multiple perspectives. At the end of the night, there is a brief community review where debaters and judges share what they learned, what arguments stood out, and how the debate format sharpened their thinking. Capital Factory is a major hub for innovation in Texas and provides the ideal setting for a live debate format that blends intellectual pressure, civic curiosity, and real community building. Everyone is welcome. No debate experience is required.

Capital Factory, 701 Brazos Street, 16th Floor, Austin TX 78701
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