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National Speech & Debate Association National Tournament - Richmond, VA 2026

2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament

June 14-19, 2026 – Richmond, VA

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As of February 2

Hotel Block is Open

Book Your Hotel

The hotel block is open now! Schools attending the National Tournament that stay within the NSDA hotel block will receive a 15% discount on entry fees.

How to Register Webinar

How to Register for Nationals on Tabroom.com: March 23, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. CT

Join Tabroom.com super-users Martin Glendinning and Zachary Prax on March 23 at 7:00 p.m. CT as they take you through the steps of completing high school National Tournament registration on Tabroom.com.

Prepare for Nationals

Nats 26 Info Session: February 19, 2026 - 6:30 p.m. CT

Join NSDA staff on February 19 at 6:30 p.m. CT for an overview of 2026 National Tournament logistics and a Q&A session! Register in advance and submit your questions before the meeting.

Download the Nats 26 App!
NATS26 Guidebook App

App Coming June 1, 2026

Nats26 Guidebook app

App Coming June 1, 2026

NATS26 Guidebook App

Starting the beginning of June, you can download the National Tournament app for direct access to everything you need to know during the tournament.

1. Download the “Guidebook” app.
2. Search “Nats26” in the app.
3. Select “Get.”
4. Allow push notifications so you don’t miss any important tournament announcements!

National Tournament Sponsors

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Richmond Host Site

The Richmond Forum

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