Listen
Understand arguments before responding to them.
NordamerikaNorth American Final 2026
Strong arguments.
Big stage.
Young people from Canada, the United States, and Mexico come together in Toronto to debate in German, exchange perspectives, and grow together.
Toronto
21—25 · 10 · 26
21—25 · 10 · 26
WHENOctober 21–25, 2026
WHEREToronto, Canada
WHO24 finalists from Mexico, Canada, and the United States
01 / THE PROJECT
Debate connects
across borders.
Jugend debattiert strengthens language skills, civic education, and personal development. At the North American Final, the region’s best young debaters come together.
They learn to support their positions with sound arguments, disagree fairly, and remain open to other perspectives. The competition focuses on subject knowledge, expression, dialogue, and persuasiveness.
Weigh perspectives
Consider complex questions from several points of view.
Take a position
Speak clearly, respectfully, and persuasively.
Connect
Learn from one another across national borders.
02 / SCHEDULE
Five days in Toronto.
One shared voice.
Preliminary schedule
Updated: August 2026
WEDOctober 21
Arrival & Welcome
Individual arrival in Toronto, check-in, and evening at your own leisure.
↗THUOctober 22
Training
Full-day training in preparation for the North American Final debates.
↗FRIOctober 23
Training & Sightseeing
Training in the morning and group sightseeing in Toronto in the afternoon.
↗SATOctober 24
Final Day
Semifinal, grand final debate, and a celebratory conclusion to the competition.
↗SUNOctober 25
Departure
Breakfast followed by individual return travel.
↗The detailed schedule, including times and venues, will be published here before the final.
03 / FOR PARTICIPANTS & TEACHERS
Well prepared
for Toronto.
All essential information about travel, accommodation, the schedule, and preparation will be provided to participating schools in good time.
ACCOMMODATIONHoliday Inn Toronto
Downtown CentreOpen directions ↗
Downtown CentreOpen directions ↗
VENUE21 Dundas Square
“HNR Building”
“HNR Building”
Our sincere thanks to HNR Properties for its generous support and for providing the event rooms free of charge.
PROTECTED AREADocuments, contacts,
and current information
and current information
04 / ALUMNI NETWORK
Stay connected.
Keep debating.
Have you participated in Jugend debattiert in North America? Join our alumni network for event information, opportunities to get involved, and news from across the region.
- News and invitations
- Opportunities to get involved
- Connect with former debaters
05 / CONTACT