2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament
June 14-19, 2026 – Richmond, VA
Students
Schools
Champions
Latest updates
As of February 2
Hotel Block is Open
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
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
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.
App Coming June 1, 2026
Nats26 Guidebook app
App Coming June 1, 2026
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!
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