National Speech and Debate Season Opener

2026 — NSDA Campus, KY/US

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Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Sep 11 to Sep 13 2026
Registration Opens Wed Jul 1 at 12:00 PM
Registration Closes Tue Sep 8 at 11:59 PM
Fees Freeze After Wed Sep 9 at 11:59 PM
Judge Information Due Tue Sep 8 at 11:59 PM
Drop online until Fri Sep 11 at 8:00 PM
Change fees apply after Wed Sep 9 at 11:59 PM

These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.