Zurich Open 2026

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!
https://www.uzh.ch/zi/cl/surveys/index.php/781387?lang=en
Key information:
Dates: 24 - 25 October
Venue: University of Zurich/ETH Zurich
CA Team:
Dino Wildi
Tbd
Registration Fee: 50 CHF
Team Cap: 24 Teams
Break to Open Semi Finals and Novice Final (subject to change based on number of teams)
Preliminary Schedule:
Friday
19:00 small social
Saturday
08:00 - 8:30: Reg
08:30 - 9:00: Announcements/Briefings
09:00 - 11:15: Round 1
11:15 - 13:30: Round 2
13:30 - 14:30: Lunch
14:30 - 16:45: Round 3
16:45 - 19:00: Round 4
19:00 - 19:30: Dinner
19:30 - Open: Social
Sunday
08:00 - 8:30 Reg
08:30 - 8:45 Announcements / Briefing
09:00 - 11:00 Round 5
11:00 - 11:15 Break Announcements
11:15 - 13:15 Semi Finals & Novice Finals
13:15 - 14:15 Lunch and Announcements
14:15 - 16:15 Grand Finals
16:45 - 17:15 Closing Ceremony