Getting Started

How It Works

Everything you need to know about SuperDebate. Join debates, judge events, or organize your own community.

Find or Create Events

Browse upcoming debates in your area or create your own event. Anyone can organize - from one-time debates to full tournaments.

Browse Events

Register & Prepare

Sign up for debates. Topics and sides are assigned on the spot, so no extensive prep needed. Optional training modules help you level up.

Debater's Guide

Debate & Get Scored

Complete all speeches in our structured format. Qualified judges score you on argument quality, refutation, delivery, and more.

Learn Scoring

Build Your Community

Connect with other debaters. Start or join a club. Track your progress and climb the leaderboards.

Organizer's Guide

Fully Customizable

A Modular Format That Adapts

Unlike rigid academic formats, SuperDebate is designed to be flexible. Organizers can adjust team sizes, speech lengths, and structure to fit any context. Prep time is typically 5-10 minutes, though some events share topics in advance for deeper preparation.

Team Size

No limit

From 1v1 solo debates to large team formats. Asymmetric teams (3v2, 4v3) are supported.

Speech Length

2-10 minutes each

Shorter for beginners or casual events, longer for deep dives into complex topics

Number of Speeches

Add or remove rounds

Skip cross-examination for speed, add extra rebuttals for thorough coverage

Total Duration

15 min to 60+ min

Quick lunch debates, standard 30-min format, or extended championship rounds

Standard Format Example

A typical 1v1 or team debate structure

~28 min

This is just one configuration. Organizers can shorten speeches for quick rounds, add extra rebuttals for complex topics, or skip cross-examination entirely for faster pacing.

Constructive Speech - Side A

Side A

First participant/team presents their case

5 min

Cross-Examination of Side A

Side B

Side B questions Side A

3 min

Constructive Speech - Side B

Side B

Second participant/team presents their case

5 min

Cross-Examination of Side B

Side A

Side A questions Side B

3 min

First Rebuttal - Side A

Side A

Respond to opponent's arguments

3 min

First Rebuttal - Side B

Side B

Respond to opponent's arguments

3 min

Second Rebuttal / Closing - Side A

Side A

Final rebuttal and closing statement

3 min

Second Rebuttal / Closing - Side B

Side B

Final rebuttal and closing statement

3 min

Cross-Examination tip: During CX, the examiner asks questions only. No new arguments - it's for clarification and exposing weaknesses in your opponent's case.