Livestream Coverage 2026
Stream live coverage of the 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament!
Meet the leaders, entertainers, and activists of the future as they take the stage at the pinnacle tournament for speech and debate competitors from around the globe.
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Thursday, June 18 – All Times Eastern Time.
8:00 a.m. |
Sen. Richard Lugar Congressional Debate – Senate Final Round – Livestream 3 |
11:00 a.m. |
Informative Speaking – Livestream 1 |
12:45 p.m. |
Humorous Interpretation – Livestream 1 |
2:15 p.m. |
Lanny D. and B. J. Naegelin Dramatic Interpretation Presented by Simpson College – Livestream 1 |
4:15 p.m. |
Leadership and Impact Honors Honoring the Coach of the Year, Communicator of the Year, New First and Second Diamond recipients, and the Activating Equity Award winner – Livestream 1 |
5:00 p.m. |
Program Oral Interpretation Presented by Advantage Communications – Livestream 1 |
7:00 p.m. |
Legacy and Service Honors Honoring the Lifetime Service Award, Hall of Fame, Tenth Diamond awardee, and the Pelham Commendation honoree – Livestream 1 |
8:00 p.m. |
Dr. Tommie Lindsey, Jr. Duo Interpretation Presented by Colorado College – Livestream 1 |
Friday, June 19 – All Times Eastern Time.
8:00 a.m. |
Rep. Barbara Jordan Congressional Debate – House Final Round – Livestream 3 |
8:00 a.m. |
World Schools Debate Presented by Simpson College – Livestream 1 |
8:00 a.m. |
Storytelling Presented by Bob and Salli Stockton – Livestream 2 |
9:00 a.m. |
Expository Presented by Bob and Salli Stockton – Livestream 2 |
9:30 a.m. |
Carmendale Fernandes United States Extemporaneous Speaking – Livestream 1 |
10:00 a.m. |
Poetry Reading Presented by Bob and Salli Stockton – Livestream 2 |
10:45 a.m. |
A. C. Eley International Extemporaneous Speaking Presented by the Council on Foreign Relations – Livestream 1 |
11:00 a.m. |
Original Spoken Word Poetry Presented by Always Writing 4 U – Livestream 2 |
12:00 p.m. |
Richard B. Sodikow Policy Debate Presented by The Friends of The Christian Science Monitor – Livestream 1 |
12:00 p.m. |
Prose Reading Presented by Bob and Salli Stockton – Livestream 2 |
1:00 p.m. |
Brother René Sterner CommentaryPresented by Bob and Salli Stockton – Livestream 2
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2:00 p.m. |
Lincoln-Douglas Debate Presented by Truman State University – Livestream 1 |
2:00 p.m. |
Impromptu Presented by Bob and Salli Stockton – Livestream 2 |
3:00 p.m. |
Extemporaneous Debate Presented by Colorado College – Livestream 2 |
3:30 p.m. |
Donus D. Roberts Public Forum Debate – Livestream 1 |
3:30 p.m. |
Big Questions Debate – Livestream 2 |
4:30 p.m. |
Middle School Awards Assembly – Livestream 2 |
5:00 p.m. |
Joe and Pam Wycoff Original Oratory Presented by Red Hill Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation Auxiliary – Livestream 1 |
6:30 p.m. |
High School National Awards Assembly – Livestream 1 |
