This year, Zurich Open is once again taking place 24 – 25 October 2026 in the largest city in Switzerland. With a reg fee of 50 CHF (approx. 50 EUR), our famous home cooked (!) meals and sweet accommodation, you will never find a more affordable or accommodating way to visit beautiful Zurich in the center of Europe.
Some fun debates will of course be happening as well in our historic university in the center of Zurich. Highly qualified and experienced CAs will be complemented by precise Swiss planning and the unique communal atmosphere the Zurich Debate Society has to offer, making this tournament an all-round enjoyable experience.
Registration is now OPEN! First come first serve on our slick accommodation deal!
REGISTER HERE
Key information:
Date: 24-25 October
Venue: University of Zurich/ETH Zurich
Team Cap: 24 Teams
Style: BP
CA Team:
Laura Serafine Pilmark (in absentia)
Hanix Szczerbińskx
Dino Wildi
tba
Pricing:
Registration Fee per Speaker: 25 CHF (50 CHF per team)
Registration Fee per Judge: 15 CHF
N-1 Missing Judge Fee: 20 CHF
Accommodation (optional): Additional 50 CHF per Person
Preliminary Schedule
Friday, 23.10.26
small social @ 7 PM
Saturday, 24.10.26
08:00 -> Registration
4 Rounds of Debate with Lunch and Dinner provided
19:30 -> Social
Sunday, 25.10.26
08:00 -> Registration
Round 5 of Debating, provided Lunch, Break Announcement, simultaneous Semi Finals and Novice Finals
14:15 -> Grand Finals
16:45 -> Closing Ceremony
17:15 -> END