Welcome to
Cambridge Union Schools Debate Competition 2026!
Below you will find all the essential information about the program, locations, transportation, accommodation, rules, and communication.
We hope you'll have an amazing experience!
Event schedule
Saturday, 21st of February (all activities@ Coșbuc National College)
08:00 - 09:00. Registration & Breakfast
09:00 - 10:00. Opening Ceremony & Briefings
10:00 - 12:00. Round 1 (All teams)
12:00 - 13:00. Workshop (mandatory)
13:00 - 13:45. Lunch
13:45 - 15:45. Round 2 (All teams)
15:45 - 16:00. Break
16:00 - 18:00. Round 3 (All teams)
18:00 - 18:45. Dinner
18:45 - 20:45 Board games social (optional)
Sunday, 22nd of February
08:30 - 09:00. Breakfast
09:00 - 09:30. Roll call and Announcements
09:30 - 11:30. Round 4 (All teams)
11:30 - 12:30. Workshop (mandatory) & Break announcement
12:30 - 14:30. Semi-final (& finalists announcement)
14:30 - 15:45. Lunch & Travel to Palace of Parliament
15:45 - 18:30. Finals & Awards (Palace of Parliament)
Event locations
Preliminary rounds & Semi-finals: "George Cosbuc" National College - Str Olari 29-31, Bucharest
Final: Palace of Parliament, Chamber of Deputies, Nicolae Iorga Hall - C1 Entrance
Registration
Registration is open to everyone starting Saturday, 21st of February, 2026, between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m.
We look forward to seeing you at the "George Cosbuc" National College, where our amazing volunteer team will welcome you with your badge and a goodie bag.
Please remember that the documents (Rules of the competition - for everybody and Parental Form - for teams from outside Bucharest) need to be printed, signed and also brought to the registration desk (even if you sent them via email).
Can I invite guests?
To the rounds & Semis at the Coșbuc National college - ABSOLUTELY. You can invite friend or family to see a debating round. Please tell them to register when they arrive.
To the Finals at the Parliament, unfortunately NO. Because security is strict we had to give the lists in advance.
Emergency contacts
Org team: 0728 327 237
Equity: 0747 035 335
