World Schools Debate Schedule – All Times Central Standard

Friday December 4, 2026

4:00 PM

Roll Call – Pairings Released 1+2 - JES A121A

4:15 PM

Mandatory Judge Training

5:00 PM

WS Round 1 – Prepared Motion – This House believes that open-source development should be prioritized over proprietary innovation.

7:00 PM

WS Round 2 – Prepared Motion – This House believes that open-source development should be prioritized over proprietary innovation. (opposite side)

Saturday December 5, 2026

8:00 AM

Roll Call – Pairings Released/Motion Announcement - GSB 2.124

9:15 AM

WS Round 3 – Impromptu Motion*

11:15 AM

Roll Call – Pairings - GSB 2.124

11:45 PM

WS Round 4 – Prepared Motion – This House would require social media platforms and search engines to pay news publishers for the content they share.

1:45 PM

Lunch Break (not provided by tournament)

3:00 PM

Roll Call – Pairings Released/Motion Announcement - GSB 2.124

4:15 PM

WS Round 5 – Impromptu Motion*

6:15 PM

Roll Call – Pairings Released/Motion Announcement - GSB 2.124

7:30 PM

WS Round 6 – Impromptu Motion*

9:30 PM

Announcement for Teams Advancing to Elims / Coaches Challenge

Sunday December 6, 2026

8:00AM

Debate Speaker Awards JES A121A

8:45 AM

Roll Call– Motion Announcement – Flip for Sides - JES A121A - After Awards

10:15 AM

WS Octos – Impromptu Motion

12:15 PM

Roll Call – Motion Announcement – Flip For Sides - UTC 4.104

12:45 PM

WS Quarters – Prepared Motion – This House believes that environmentally sensitive regions should prioritize preservation over ecotourism.

2:45 PM

Roll Call – Motion Announcement – Flip for Sides - UTC 4.104

3:15 PM

WS Semis – Prepared Motion – This House, as the United Nations, would abolish permanent membership on the Security Council.

5:15 PM

Roll Call – Motion Announcement – Flip For Sides - UTC 4.104

6:30 PM

WS Finals – Impromptu Motion