Event Dime

National Speech + Debate Tournament

When:

June 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM

Where:

Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA

Source:

6AM City Richmond – Events

The National Speech & Debate Tournament marks the capstone of speech and debate activities for more than 140,000 members across the country. The student competitors represent the best and brightest young people across the United States and the globe. The tournament is a moving reminder of how the skills students learn in speech and debate empower them to be changemakers, advocates, and future leaders of our world.