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What is quiz bowl?

Quiz bowl is a fast-paced buzzer competition in which teams of four players compete to answer questions that cover academic subjects like literature and science as well as the broader world of popular culture and current events.

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What’s the Buzz? · News from NAQT

January 1, 2019

You Gotta Know These Massacres

Our latest You Gotta Know article teaches you about ten historic massacres.

December 10, 2018

2019 SCT Registration

NAQT has begun announcing sites for its 2019 Sectional Championship Tournaments (SCTs). As of January 9, 2019, a total of fifteen hosts have been chosen. Registration for the 2019 SCT is now open.

December 5, 2018

2019 ICT Announcement and Logistics Details

NAQT has announced tentative logistics details for the 2019 Intercollegiate Championship Tournament, powered by LetterOne, which will be held on April 5-6, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare hotel near Chicago. (All gameplay will be on Saturday, April 6.)

December 1, 2018

You Gotta Know These Arthurian Characters

Our latest You Gotta Know article teaches you about eleven major characters in Arthurian mythology.

November 30, 2018

Individual Player National Championship Tournament Announcement and Logistics Details

NAQT's annual championship for solo players, the Individual Player National Championship Tournament (IPNCT), powered by LetterOne, will be held on April 6-7 (Saturday-Sunday) at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare hotel near Chicago.

New for 2019 is a separate division for middle school players. The event will recognize overall champions in both divisions as well as the top players in history, literature, and other subject areas.

August 15, 2018

Rising Freshmen Contact List

In order to help college quiz bowl teams identify potential players, NAQT collects information about players' college plans. If you have information about graduating seniors’/rising freshmen’s college destinations, please let us know!