The NDCA is committed to the mission of the tournament—providing a quality, championship-level competition that is student-centered and focused on promoting regional debate. The NDCA is currently looking for hosts for 2027, 2028, and 2029.

• April 11-14, 2025 — Marist School (Atlanta, GA)

• March 21-23, 2026 — Apple Valley High School (Apple Valley, MN)

While there are not significant litmus test requirements for hosting the NDCA Championships, there are certain features that the Board particularly values when making its decision regarding host locations. The NDCA Board values regional rotation of our Championships tournament. Not only does this offer a better sense of fairness from year to year, but it also provides the NDCA the opportunity to reach out to new circuits, schools and coaches. Our hope is that regional rotation will make it easier for schools that face either budget constraints or state association restrictions on travel to have an opportunity to participate in a nationally competitive tournament. That, in turn, may spur regional collaboration helping the overall debate community in that area. The NDCA Board is very interested is assessing the potential positive impact that the host location of the event could have in contributing to the local and regional high school debate circuit of that area.

The NDCA Board hopes that the NDCA Championship will also be a capstone event for competitors. Unique aspects of hospitality or other experiences to enrich the tournament experience are encouraged as a way to continue to build bridges across the community and a positive experience for every participant.