Event Schedule/Pairings

2025 LOCATION

Super Bowl Parade
The parade will kick off at 11 a.m. from Broad and Pattison Avenues. We anticipate the parade will be finished in the early afternoon. We do not anticipate any disruptions to the competition; however, teams should allow themselves extra time to get to the courthouse.

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
601 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Security
Teams should allow themselves extra time to get through security. Once teams are through security, they should look for signs or NAAC team members who will tell them where to go for the orientation meeting.

When you enter the court:

  • Make sure to have a photo ID
  • No weapons or anything resembling a weapon are allowed
  • Be prepared for a process resembling airport security, including shoe removal

Cell Phones

Competitors will be allowed to use their cell phones in the courthouse.

No Photography

In accordance with the Local and General Rules of the Court, photographic, video and audio recording in the Courthouse at any time is strictly prohibited. Absolutely no photography is allowed anywhere in the court.

Food & Beverages

Limited amounts of food and beverage can be brought into the court, but only water will be allowed in the courtrooms. Coffee will be available Saturday morning and light snacks includinggranola bars for the afternoon rounds. Teams will get lunch on Saturday.

2025 SCHEDULE & PAIRINGS


The pairings for Rounds 1 & 2 are attached.  Please note the pairings are TENTATIVE and may change due to a variety of factors. 

The current schedule is above and below. Locations listed my change so please follow the signs on site. Any changes or other special instructions will be provided during the bailiffs meeting so please make sure your bailiffs and coaches attend at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Please send this bailiff training video to anyone who will serve as a bailiff during the competition. https://youtu.be/n-nG1nxb0Ow


Here is the current schedule. Locations listed may change so please follow the signs on site. Any changes or other special instructions will be provided during the bailiffs meeting so please make sure your bailiffs and coaches attend.

NAAC National Competition
Email: dshumard@illinois.edu