Chicago Debate Club · Free meetup
An open evening for the club: quick live debates, a room-wide vote, and time to meet the people in Chicago who show up to argue well. Free to attend.
The meetup
The Chicago SuperDebate Club meetup is the informal half of the series — no tickets, no stage, just the club in a room together.
We run a few short debates, open the floor for motions from the crowd, then get out of the way and let people talk. Come with an opinion, leave with a few better ones.
What to expect
Every part of the evening is built to get the room thinking and talking, whether you have debated before or not.
Short, sharp rounds between club members on motions picked for the room.
The audience votes every round. No judges and no jargon — the room decides who made the stronger case.
Suggest a motion, take a side, and argue it in front of the club. First-timers welcome.
Pizza, drinks, and a room full of Chicagoans who like a good argument.
Who it is for
Anyone in Chicago who wants sharper arguments and better conversation. No experience, no preparation, no cost.
The running order
Friday, October 2, 2026
5:30 – 8:00 PM · Chicago
Check in, grab a slice, meet the club
Three quick rounds, audience-judged
Motions from the room — step up and argue
Drinks, conversation, and the next meetup
Home base
The Ferris is SuperDebate’s Chicago home: a members club for founders at 1 W. Monroe, built for focused work, wellness, and connection. It is a short walk from the Monroe CTA stops.
Beyond the showcase
Chicago Debate Club hosts regular debates and conversation.
Find the next gathering and see how to join.
Free workshop · Wednesday, October 14
A working session on persuasion — how to frame a claim, survive the strongest counterargument, and turn an argument into an agreement. Free to attend.
5:30 – 7:30 PMThe Ferris
Good to know
No. The meetup is built for first-timers as much as for regulars. If you would rather watch, watch; if you want to argue, we will find you a spot.
Yes. The meetup is free to attend and the Chicago Debate Club covers the room. RSVP so we can plan food and drinks.
An RSVP saves your spot and helps us plan. You can also come at the door if there is room.
The Ferris, 1 W. Monroe Street, Chicago. It is a short walk from the Monroe CTA stops.
Just yourself. Pizza and drinks are provided.
Free to attend
The Ferris · 5:30 – 8:00 PM. RSVP saves your spot and helps us plan.
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