Credentialed journalists who wish to reserve space in the NPC Press Filing Center may do so by contacting [email protected].
Space is limited in order to accommodate public health and social distancing guidelines. Preference will be given to credentialed, working journalists and within that subset, to National Press Club members, on a first-come-first-served basis. A wait-list will be created after all slots are filled.
To gain admittance, all registered attendees must submit to temperature checks, screening questions and other security procedures before entering the Club. While in the Club, journalists must wear masks at all times except when filing for broadcast. National Press Club staff will enforce six feet of social distancing including for camera crews. Those who fail to comply will need to leave for their safety and that of others. No partisan or advocacy organizations will be admitted to the Filing Center space.
Debate Filing Center
The National Press Club is proud to serve as the Washington, D.C. Press Filing Center for the upcoming general election presidential and vice presidential debates.
The Debates
The moderators, sites, and dates for the four general election debates are as follows:
First Presidential debate
Chris Wallace, Anchor, Fox News Sunday
Tuesday, September 29, Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Vice Presidential debate
Susan Page, Washington Bureau chief, USA Today
Wednesday, October 7, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Second presidential debate (town meeting)
Steve Scully, Senior Executive Producer & Political Editor, C-SPAN Networks
Thursday, October 15, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami, FL
Third presidential debate
Kristen Welker, Co-Anchor Weekend TODAY, White House Correspondent, NBC News
Thursday, October 22, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Reservation Information
