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USC IV 2026The Trojan Debate Society at the University of Southern California is excited to invite you to USC IV 2026, taking place April 25–26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Join us for a weekend of high-quality British Parliamentary debate, strong competition, and a chance to connect with debaters from across the circuit in one of the most dynamic cities in the country.
📍 Tournament Details
Location: University of Southern California
Dates: April 25–26, 2026
Format: 5 Preliminary Rounds
Break: Open Quarterfinals + Novice Final
Cap: 60 Teams
👥 Eligibility
Open to all university debaters (independent teams welcome)
Novice = first or second semester of university debate
Novice teams eligible for Novice Break
Fees
Judge Requirement: N-1
Team Fee: $160 USD
Uncovered Judge Fee: $150 USD
Tournament Staff
CAP: Will Ryan, Abhi Wadhwa, TBA
Tab Director: Étienne Beaulé
Equity Team: Sabrina Fox & Maya Din
APPLY TO BE AN IA HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3wy-BFb5hO2b37W7KgciH585ncxfG3TBEvoGAzSkvvmSPAQ/viewform?usp=header
🕒 Tentative Schedule
Saturday, April 25 (PDT)
8:00 AM — Check-In & Breakfast
8:45 AM — Briefings
9:30 AM — Round 1
11:30 AM — Round 2
1:30 PM — Lunch
3:00 PM — Round 3
5:00 PM — Round 4 (Closed)
7:30 PM — Social
Sunday, April 26 (PDT)
9:00 AM — Check-In
9:30 AM — Round 5
11:30 AM — Lunch
12:30 PM — Break Announcement
12:45 PM — Open Quarterfinals
2:45 PM — Open Semifinals & Novice Final
4:45 PM — Open Final
6:45 PM — Awards Ceremony
INVITE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ufPeI6LQ6Z6aMDULJnccdCE3Lr2TKZpZtJXeZ8hklBo/edit?usp=sharing
REGISTRATION:
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Event Venue
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90007
Tickets
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