Here, organizations and institutions interested in hosting the prestigious NPDA National Tournament can submit their bids to become the next host site. Hosting the NPDA National Tournament is a unique opportunity to showcase your campus, city, and commitment to fostering excellence in parliamentary debate. Our selection process ensures that each host meets the highest standards of hospitality, logistical support, and competitive integrity. Submit your bid today and join us in shaping the future of collegiate debate while leaving a lasting impact on the national debate community.
How to Submit a National Tournament Bid
This is the official call for 2026 NPDA Championship Tournament Host Bids! Please feel free to reach out at npdadebate@gmail.com if you are interested in submitting a bid but would like clarification on requirements. The Host Site Selection Committee to be appointed by the Vice President will be announced ASAP, pending acceptance of appointments. The Host Site Selection Committee will accept and review bids to select the 2026 host. The 2026 Host will be announced at the 2025 NPDA Championship Tournament.
NPDA Host Selection Committee
The committee will be comprised of the following people:
Fiker Tesfaye (Mercer University) ex officio
Jeannie Hunt (University of Utah)
Joseph Blasdel (McKendree University)
David Worth (Rice University)
Joe Provencher (University of Texas at Tyler)
Kiefer Storrer (Whitman College)