About the Mumbai Debate Open
The Mumbai Debate Open 2026 is an exciting online British Parliamentary debate tournament bringing together debaters from across the globe for two days of sharp, high-quality competition.
Open to debaters of all experience levels, with categories for Open, Novice, and School participants, the tournament offers a genuinely inclusive and competitive platform for the debate community.
With a stellar Motions Committee comprising internationally acclaimed names and a N=0 judge policy that removes the burden of bringing adjudicators, the Mumbai Debate Open is designed to be as accessible as it is competitive.
About the Tournament
The Mumbai Debate Open 2026 will be conducted entirely online via Discord and Zoom, making it accessible to participants across India and internationally.
Featuring an Open break, a Novice break, and a School break, the tournament ensures meaningful competitive opportunities for debaters at every stage of their journey.
Registrations are now open teams and judges can register through the links below.
Event Details
| Detail | Information |
| Tournament Name | Mumbai Debate Open 2026 |
| Dates | 21st – 22nd March 2026 (2-day online tournament) |
| Format | British Parliamentary (BP) |
| Mode | Online (Discord & Zoom) |
| Competitive Categories | Open, Novice, School |
| Judge Policy | N = 0 (no judge required from teams) |
| Motions Committee | Naomi Ang, Jordyn Gibson, Elizabeth Li, Vladimira Å uflaj |
Eligibility
- The tournament is open to all debaters – university, novice, and school participants.
- Teams compete across three categories: Open, Novice, and School.
- No judge requirement – the N=0 policy means teams do not need to bring an adjudicator.
- Independent judges are also welcome to register separately.
Registration Fee
| Category | Fee |
| Indian Participants | ₹800 per participant |
| International Participants | USD 20 per participant |
Tournament Highlights
- Internationally Acclaimed Motions Committee: Naomi Ang, Jordyn Gibson, Elizabeth Li, and Vladimira Å uflaj, a powerhouse panel curating motions across diverse thematic areas.
- N=0 Judge Policy: No need to bring a judge lowering barriers and making the tournament fully accessible to all teams.
- Three Competitive Categories: Open, Novice, and School breaks ensuring every debater competes at the right level.
- Fully Online: Compete from anywhere in the world via Discord and Zoom.
- Global Participation: An international field of debaters across circuits and institutions.
Schedule
The full tournament schedule across all time zones is available here.
Please note: Breaks and schedule are subject to change based on final registrations.
How to Register?
Registrations are now OPEN. Interested participants can register using the links provided at the end of this post.
Contact Details
For any queries regarding registration, logistics, or general information, feel free to reach out to the organizing team:
- Vishwa Raghav Raj: +91 63824 68442
- Raghav Dagar: +91 88516 87891
Click here for team registration.
Click here to register as a judge.
