National Speech and Debate Tournament
2026 — Richmond, VA/US
Public Forum
Abbreviation
PF
Format
Debate
Topic:
NSDA PF Nationals
Will be announced May 1
Entry Fee
$280.00
Entry
2 competitors per entry
Locations
Richmond, VAContacts
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Tournament Dates
Jun 14
to
Jun 19
2026
Registration Opens
Sun Mar 15 at 7:00 AM
Registration Closes
Fri May 15 at 11:59 PM
Fees Freeze After
Fri May 15 at 11:59 PM
Judge Information Due
Fri May 15 at 11:59 PM
Drop online until
Fri May 15 at 11:59 PM
Change fees apply after
Fri May 15 at 11:59 PM
These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.