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National Speech & Debate Tournament

About the National Tournament

Since 1931, the National Speech and Debate Tournament has elevated public speaking. Every summer, more than 6,000 middle and high school students travel to the largest academic competition in the world to debate current events, voice their views, and share their stories. After months of preparation, rigorous qualifying tournaments, and five days of prestigious national competition, the best of the best will be crowned champions in front of a live audience of thousands and tens of thousands more streaming the events online.

2025 Circle of Champions

Nationals 2025 Highlights

Students

Schools

Champions

Videos

Angad Singh Breaks Down His Award Winning Speech

Angad Singh Breaks Down His Award Winning Speech

The Power of Speech

Texas Teacher Who Built Speech Program From Scratch Surprised With $100,000 Gift

2025 Nationals Livestream Archive

2025 Nationals Livestream Archive – Finals & Awards

2025 Coaches Tributre

Coaches Video

NSDA Student of the Year Nationals 2025

NSDA Student of the Year – Nationals 2025

It Begins With One

It Begins With One

Oprah Winfrey Message

MS Hype Video

Middle School Hype Video

Resources

Road to Nationals

Road to Nationals

Tournament Book 2025

2025 Tournament Book

Nationals History

Nationals History Page

Nationals Newsletters

Nationals Newsletter

School Membership

Become a Member

100 Years of Speech & Debate!

NSDA Centennial

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