Harvard National 2027: World Schools Open (online)
About This Tournament
The World Schools Open division of the Harvard National tournament runs online over Presidents Day weekend and accepts composite teams.
Harvard's World Schools Open division runs online over Presidents Day weekend, 13 to 15 February 2027, and carries a quarterfinals TOC bid. The online division is uncapped and allows composite teams, which is exactly how we enter. A separate Varsity division runs in person in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Rounds run on US Eastern time. The organiser's fee for the online Open division is USD 120 per team. Registration opens on 30 November and closes on 8 February with judges due the next day.
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 13, 6:00 PM – Feb 16, 2027, 3:00 AM (GST)
Organiser time: Feb 13, 9:00 AM – Feb 15, 2027, 6:00 PM (EST)
Duration
4 days
Location
Online
Timezone
America/New York
Eligibility
Grades 9–12
Max Team Size
3 students
Registration Deadline
Jan 30, 2027, 6:00 PM (GST)
Organiser
Harvard Debate CouncilFrequently Asked Questions
Why this one?
It is the largest online World Schools field of the American spring and one of the few bid tournaments that welcomes composite teams.
Same weekend as Cal?
Yes. Students choose one; we usually put Asia and Gulf students into Harvard for the earlier Eastern schedule.
$439 USD
per student
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