# 2026 Speech & Debate Championships Preview

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Podcast: [MSHSAA All Access Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mshsaa-all-access-podcast-5912779)
Published: 2026-04-17T19:30:49+00:00
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## Resource

Dr. Jennifer Rukstad, Executive Director of the Missouri State High School Activities Association, interviews Alex Huck, Assistant Executive Director overseeing Speech and Debate, to preview the 2026 Speech and Debate Championships. The tournament will be held April 24–25 in Springfield at Missouri State University, headquartered in Plaster Student Union and spread across campus. They explain how the championship scoring for speech and debate events work, with placements first through fourth for the two classifications. The championship schedule is also detailed leading up to Saturday's awards ceremony. Listen in as we highlight this spectacular event!

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