NAQT currently runs five team-based national championships each year. Answers to frequently asked questions about them are available.
Typically on Mother's Day weekend, featuring nearly 200 middle schools from across the country.
More About the MSNCT Qualifying Past WinnersOur biggest tournament, on Memorial Day weekend with over 350 high schools of all sizes.
More About the HSNCT Qualifying Past WinnersFor Small High Schools as defined by NAQT, typically in late April.
More About the SSNCT Qualifying Past WinnersUsually in late February, featuring 24 community and junior colleges.
More About the CCCT Qualifying Past WinnersIn late March or early April, 36 Division I and 32 Division II college teams gather for the hardest quiz bowl NAQT offers.
More About the ICT Qualifying Past WinnersTo help teams plan, NAQT announces its national championship dates and sites several years in advance.
See DatesAdditionally, the new Individual Player National Championship Tournament, for high school (and middle school) players to compete on their own, made its debut in 2018.