Cambridge Schools Debating Competition 2027
About This Tournament
A national schools competition run by the Cambridge Union: regional rounds in British Parliamentary format, then a finals day in Cambridge.
The Cambridge Schools Debating Competition is run by the Cambridge Union: regional rounds in British Parliamentary format through the autumn and winter, then a finals day at the Cambridge Union. Teams are pairs, and schools may enter up to four.
Entry is by invitation only through our coaches and partner schools. The regional fee is about GBP 60 per team, and fee waivers are available for state schools. The finals date shown is provisional.
What's included if you sign up through us
- 4 hours of coaching by experts
- Sorted registration and judge requirement
- Feedback about the tournament after the rounds
Tournament Details
Dates
Feb 27, 2027, 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM (GST)
Organiser time: Feb 27, 2027, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (GMT)
Duration
2 days
Location
Cambridge Union, Cambridge (finals day)
Timezone
Europe/London
Age Range
11–18 years old
Max Team Size
2 students
Organiser
Cambridge UnionFrequently Asked Questions
Can I register directly?
No. Speak to your child's coach.
Where are the regional rounds?
At host schools around the UK; we choose the nearest one to the student's school.
Fee to be announced
per student
Secure payment via Stripe · Bank transfer accepted
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