Core Adjudicator
Debate on Demand presents
South
Asia Open
10—11October 2026Online BP
A high-quality preparatory tournament for WUDC. Three divisions, one open stage for the region's sharpest young voices.
A tournament
across borders
across borders
01 / The tournament
Beyond the
national circuit.
We are incredibly ecstatic to announce Debate on Demand's debut tournament: South Asia Open 2026.
DoD aims to organise high-quality competitions that help students from India grow and evolve beyond our national circuit. South Asia Open is a space for ambitious debaters to meet, learn and compete—regardless of institutional support or financial resources.
The tournament is also intended to serve as a fundraiser for children, while providing participants with a genuinely competitive debating experience.
OpenNoviceSchools
02 / The room
Meet the Core
A wonderful CoreAdj team ready for you.
03 / Field notes
Everything
in one place.
Read carefully. Register early. Debate boldly.
Dates10th—11th October 2026
FormatBritish Parliamentary
ModeOnline
DivisionsOpen · Novice · Schools
Novice criteria≤ 3 Open breaks
No breaks at Majors
No breaks at Majors
Phase 2 India₹600 / person
International$10 / person
Phase 1 only
Waiver policy
WGM waivers — Teams with both WGM participants and WGM judges are eligible for ₹400 per participant.
Institutional waivers — Contingents sending 4 or more teams are eligible for ₹400 per person.
Prices are subject to increase in Phase 2. These waiver provisions will not apply to Phase 2 registrations.04 / Make your move
Ready when
you are.
Secure your place at South Asia Open 2026.
For Teams & AdjudicatorsRegistrationRegister now ↗
For IA/SA AspirantsIA/SA ApplicationIA/SA Application ↗
05 / Tournament schedule
Two days,
one rhythm.
All times are shown in GMT +0 and GMT +5:30.
Saturday, 10 October 2026 Prelims
| Schedule | GMT +0 | GMT +5:30 |
|---|---|---|
| Check ins | 2:00–3:00 | 7:30–8:30 |
| R1 draws & motion | 3:30 | 9:00 |
| R1 | 3:45–5:15 | 9:15–10:45 |
| R2 draws & motion | 5:30 | 11:00 |
| R2 | 5:45–7:15 | 11:15–12:45 |
| Lunch break | 7:30–9:00 | 13:00–14:30 |
| R3 draws & motion | 9:15 | 14:45 |
| R3 | 9:30–11:00 | 15:00–16:30 |
| R4 draws & motion | 11:15 | 16:45 |
| R4 (closed) | 11:30–13:00 | 17:00–18:30 |
Sunday, 11 October 2026 Outrounds
| Schedule | GMT +0 | GMT +5:30 |
|---|---|---|
| Check ins | 2:30–3:15 | 8:00–8:45 |
| R5 draws & motion | 3:30 | 9:00 |
| R5 | 3:45–5:15 | 9:15–10:45 |
| Break ceremony | 5:15–6:00 | 10:45–11:30 |
| OR1 draws & motion | 6:15 | 11:45 |
| OR1 | 6:30–8:00 | 12:00–13:30 |
| Lunch | 8:00–9:00 | 13:30–14:30 |
| OR2 draws & motion | 9:15 | 14:45 |
| OR2 | 9:30–11:00 | 15:00–16:30 |
| OR3 draws & motion | 11:15 | 16:45 |
| OR3 | 11:30–13:00 | 17:00–18:30 |
| Closing ceremony | 13:30–14:30 | 19:00–20:00 |