Watching a Beginner-track student walk into a Face-Off round with a clean rebuttal structure is the entire point of the Clamber stage.
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Verbattle Karnataka 2026
Debate and Speech Competition
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The Climb To Finals
Five stages. One path to the stage that matters.
01
Clamber & Prelims
08 Jul – 22 JulCity-by-city qualifying rounds across Hubballi, Mangaluru, Mysuru and Bengaluru's four zones.
02
Skirmish 1 & 2
27 Jul – 18 AugTwo qualifying bouts per category — Beginner, Kannada, Junior and Junior Plus run their own tracks.
03
Combat & Confrontation
29 Jul – 19 AugHigher-stakes rounds that narrow the field as each category tightens toward its finals.
04
Semi-Finals
07 AugSpeech categories — Beginner, Junior and Kannada — settle their semi-final placings.
05
Face-Off & Finals
20 AugDebate face-offs for Junior, Kannada and Junior Plus, alongside the Speech finals. Season closes.
The Circuit
Four cities, one season-long stage.
Hubballi
Opening Circuit08–09 Jul2 rounds
Mangaluru
Coastal Round13 Jul1 round
Mysuru
Heritage Round14 Jul1 round
Bengaluru
Home Circuit16 Jul – 20 Aug19 rounds
Who Competes
Every voice has a track built for it.
Debate & Speech
Beginner
Entry-level track for first-time competitors building core argument and delivery skills.
Debate & Speech
Junior
For students ready to take on structured rebuttal rounds and sharper case-building.
Debate & Speech
Kannada
Regional-language track carrying the same competitive rigor in Kannada.
Debate Only
Junior Plus
Advanced track for returning competitors pushing into face-off level debate.
What The Season Builds
Think Better. Speak Better. Lead Better.
Every Clamber round, Skirmish bout and Face-Off is designed to move a student from first nerves to stage command. Here’s the shift Verbattle competitors typically report across a single season.
Before SeasonAfter Finals
Full Calendar
Verbattle Karnataka 2026 — Debate & Speech Schedule
| Date | Day | Debate | Speech | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-Jul-26 | Wed | Beginner, Junior, Kannada & Junior Plus | Beginner, Junior & Kannada | Hubballi | Clamber & Prelims |
| 09-Jul-26 | Thu | Beginner, Junior, Kannada & Junior Plus | Beginner, Junior & Kannada | Hubballi | Clamber & Prelims |
| 13-Jul-26 | Mon | Beginner, Junior, Kannada & Junior Plus | Beginner, Junior & Kannada | Mangaluru | Clamber & Prelims |
| 14-Jul-26 | Tue | Beginner, Junior, Kannada & Junior Plus | Beginner, Junior & Kannada | Mysuru | Clamber & Prelims |
| 16-Jul-26 | Thu | Beginner, Junior, Kannada & Junior Plus | Beginner, Junior & Kannada | Bengaluru Central | Clamber & Prelims |
| 17-Jul-26 | Fri | Beginner, Junior, Kannada & Junior Plus | Beginner, Junior & Kannada | Bengaluru East | Clamber & Prelims |
| 18-Jul-26 | Sat | Beginner, Junior, Kannada & Junior Plus | Beginner, Junior & Kannada | Bengaluru North | Clamber & Prelims |
| 21-Jul-26 | Tue | Beginner, Junior, Kannada & Junior Plus | Beginner, Junior & Kannada | Bengaluru South | Clamber & Prelims |
| 22-Jul-26 | Wed | Beginner, Junior, Kannada & Junior Plus | Beginner, Junior & Kannada | Bengaluru Central | Clamber & Prelims |
| 27-Jul-26 | Mon | Beginner | — | Bengaluru | Skirmish 1 |
| 28-Jul-26 | Tue | Beginner | — | Bengaluru | Skirmish 2 |
| 29-Jul-26 | Wed | Beginner | — | Bengaluru | Combat & Confrontation |
| 04-Aug-26 | Tue | Kannada | — | Bengaluru | Skirmish 1 |
| 05-Aug-26 | Wed | Kannada | — | Bengaluru | Skirmish 2 |
| 06-Aug-26 | Thu | Kannada | — | Bengaluru | Combat & Confrontation |
| 07-Aug-26 | Fri | — | Beginner, Junior & Kannada | Bengaluru | Semi-Finals |
| 10-Aug-26 | Mon | Junior | — | Bengaluru | Skirmish 1 |
| 11-Aug-26 | Tue | Junior | — | Bengaluru | Skirmish 2 |
| 12-Aug-26 | Wed | Junior | — | Bengaluru | Combat |
| 13-Aug-26 | Thu | Junior Confrontation, Beginner Face-Off | — | Bengaluru | Confrontation & Face Off |
| 17-Aug-26 | Mon | Junior Plus | — | Bengaluru | Skirmish 1 |
| 18-Aug-26 | Tue | Junior Plus | — | Bengaluru | Skirmish 2 |
| 19-Aug-26 | Wed | Junior Plus | — | Bengaluru | Combat & Confrontation |
| 20-Aug-26 | Thu | Junior, Kannada & Junior Plus Face-Off | Beginner, Junior & Kannada Finals | Bengaluru | Face-Off & Finals |
From The Circuit
What each stage is actually building.
Before You Register
Questions Karnataka families ask most.
Can’t find your answer here? Call or WhatsApp the team using the details below the calendar.
Students across Beginner, Junior, Kannada and Junior Plus tracks can register. Beginner and Junior tracks need no prior debate experience — Clamber & Prelims rounds are built as an on-ramp.
No. Each track only runs on its own dates — for example, the Kannada track meets on 4–6 Aug, not the full season. Check the schedule table above and filter by your stage.
Skirmish 1 and 2 both feed into Combat & Confrontation, so missing one round can affect advancement. Contact the Verbattle team as early as possible if a date is a conflict.
Clamber & Prelims run in person across Hubballi, Mangaluru, Mysuru and Bengaluru's four zones. From Skirmish onward, all rounds are hosted in Bengaluru.
Register directly at verbattle.com, or reach the team by phone or WhatsApp — both are listed below. Someone from Verbattle will confirm your track and city.
Don't Miss The Season
Karnataka takes the stage on 08-Jul-26.
Registrations are open across Hubballi, Mangaluru, Mysuru and Bengaluru. Lock your slot before Clamber & Prelims fill up.