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◀ 2026 National Finals | April 17-19, 2026 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
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Participating Teams

State-level competitions will take place throughout the fall and winter, from which winning teams will earn a spot in the National Finals. Wildcard teams will also be selected from runner-up competitors.
As teams are confirmed, their information will be listed below. State-level competition information will be highlighted as well, including dates and venues.

Hearing Schedules

Detailed hearing schedules, including division assignments and hearing locations, will be released closer to the National Finals dates. Check back here for updates, or make sure you're signed up for the Center's newsletter.

Travel Details

All teams participating in the National Finals must travel with Grand Classroom, our contracted travel vendor for 2026.

Grand Classroom will work directly with teachers to arrange hotel accommodations, travel to the D.C. area, bus transportation to the competition venue, and to other preferred tourism locations.

Grand Classroom will consistently support and assist all teams, promptly addressing any travel needs or concerns, ensuring a smooth and stress-free travel experience for all participants.

Still Have Questions?
If you have any further questions, please contact Emily Voss. She will assist you or direct you to additional resources.
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CCE LogoThe Center for Civic Education is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating an informed and thoughtful citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy. We do this primarily through our flagship programs, We the People and Project Citizen, but we also provide high-quality, inquiry-driven curricular programs that bring civic learning to life. The Center additionally equips educators with professional learning that builds confidence and capacity to teach civics with depth and relevance, unlocks students’ civic agency by creating opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, and share their voices through simulated hearings and other public forums. These initiatives build a national community committed to strengthening civic understanding and participation for all and root everything in decades of research and evidence. Learn more.

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