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Event Calander
September 30 – October 3
2026
THE PENNY GAMES
In person | Birmingham, Alabama
Season opener, competition, conference programming, workshops, and institutional engagement
Late October
2026
HBCU CIRCUIT VIRTUAL I
Virtual
Low-cost competitive development and early season national ranking points
Early November
2026
CIRCUIT VIRTUAL II
Virtual
Continued development, ranking opportunities, and access for emerging programs
First weekend of February
2027
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY COMPETITION
In person | Hampton, Virginia
Spring-season restart, intercollegiate competition, and final ranking opportunity before nationals
February 25–28
2027
HBCU NATIONAL SPEECH & DEBATE CHAMPIONSHIP
In person | Wiley University, Marshall, Texas
Season championship, final national rankings, sweepstakes, awards, and recognition
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