National Speech & Debate Association

Congratulations to our 2026 Student of the Year, Izayah Christopher! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating Izayah and his fellow finalists. These outstanding students exemplify how speech and debate extends far beyond competition, shaping leaders who make a meaningful impact in their schools, communities, and beyond.

We're proud to recognize their achievements, service, and commitment to using their voices to create positive change.

Congratulations to our 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament Middle School champions! 🏆 🦅

Congratulations to our 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament Main Speech Event finalists and champions! 🏆 🦅

Congratulations to our 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament Main Debate Event finalists and champions! 🏆 🦅

Congratulations to our 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament Supplemental Event finalists and champions! 🏆 🦅

It's the final day of the 2026 National Tournament, and you can join us from wherever you are! 🦅🏆

Tune in to today's livestreams to watch the final rounds of competition, then close out the evening with our Middle School and High School Awards Ceremonies as we celebrate the next class of national champions in speech and debate.

We'll catch you online for one last day of unforgettable competition in historic Richmond, Virginia presented by The Institute for Speech and Debate ➡️ https://live.speechanddebate.org/

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. The final rounds of the 2026 National Speech and Debate Tournament start today! Tune in to the live stream sponsored by The Institute for Speech and Debate now! ➡️ https://live.speechanddebate.org/

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. The 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament final rounds begin tomorrow and you can watch from anywhere when you tune into the livestream, sponsored by The Institute for Speech and Debate
📺 ➡️ https://live.speechanddebate.org/

Today marks the start of Supplemental Events competition at the National Tournament. Best of luck to our high school competitors as they take the stage and begin their quest for the finals. May the ballots be in your favor! 🦅