From Club Nightto Championship
In person or online. Build arguments under pressure. Get scored. Sharpen every round.
THE PROCESS
No experience needed. Show up, take it in, and start training.
FIND YOUR EVENT
Browse what's coming up — in person or online. Pick one. Show up or join via video.
Browse EventsSIGN UP AND TRAIN
Sign up in 30 seconds. Build your case. Training tools sharpen your reasoning before you go live.
Debater's GuideWATCH, PARTICIPATE, OR COMPETE
Watch first if you want. Join discussion when ready. When you debate, you get scored on the merits — not the applause.
How Scoring WorksJOIN THE COMMUNITY
The people you train with become the people you know. Start a club, join one, or keep showing up.
Start a ClubYOUR FIRST CLUB MEETING
Most people start at a club meeting. Here's how a typical session runs.
WHAT YOU'LL DEBATE
Topics vary by event. Some are announced ahead of time, some are voted on by the audience, and some are assigned on the spot. You might argue for something you believe in, or against it. That's the point.
COMMON QUESTIONS
First-timers always ask these. Here are the honest answers.
More questions? Visit the full FAQ
WHAT A DEBATE LOOKS LIKE
How a round runs. Each side speaks, questions, and responds.
Default structure — organizers customize freely. Nobody memorizes this on night one; you'll be walked through it.
Opening Speech
Cross-Examination
Opening Speech
Cross-Examination
Rebuttal
Rebuttal
Closing Statement
Closing Statement
WHAT ORGANIZERS CAN CUSTOMIZE
Team Size
Solo debates, 2v2, 3v3, or any combination. No limit, asymmetric teams welcome.
Speech Length
2 to 10 minutes per speech. Short for casual rounds, long for championship depth.
Round Structure
Add or skip rounds to fit your event. Drop cross-examination for speed, add extra rebuttals for rigor.
Total Duration
15 minutes for a quick round. 60+ for a deep dive. The format scales to fit.
Want the full speech-by-speech breakdown with scoring criteria?
View Full Format GuideCHOOSE YOUR ROLE
Everyone plays a part. Find yours.
WHERE IT GOES
Clubs are the starting line, not the finish.
CLUB NIGHTS
Weekly sessions in your city. Show up, debate, get better. This is where everyone starts.
CITY TOURNAMENTS
Compete against other clubs in your city. Cash prizes, live audiences, real stakes. Winners advance.
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Regional and national stages, streamed with professional production. The best debaters in the country, competing for titles.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Find an event near you, start training, or build your own club. All you need is the willingness to compete.
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