National Speech and Debate Tournament

2026 — Richmond, VA/US

Richmond, VA

Host: Chris Palmer
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Locations
Richmond, VA
Contacts
National Speech and Debate Association
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Circuits
BQ – Big Questions NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) NSDA – National Speech and Debate Association Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

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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.