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All 36 DECA Competitive Events
Every DECA event Case Ace supports, grouped by career cluster. Each one has its own guide with the official competition format, the performance indicators it draws from, real sample cases, and free AI roleplay practice.
Business Management & Administration
3 eventsEntrepreneurship
7 eventsEntrepreneurship Franchise Business Plan
View event guideEntrepreneurship Innovation Business Plan
View event guideEntrepreneurship Series
View event guideEntrepreneurship Start-Up Business Plan
View event guideEntrepreneurship Team Decision Making
View event guideInternational Business Plan
View event guidePrinciples of Entrepreneurship
View event guideFinance
5 eventsHospitality & Tourism
8 eventsHospitality and Tourism Professional Selling
View event guideHospitality Services Team Decision Making
View event guideHotel and Lodging Management Series
View event guidePrinciples of Hospitality and Tourism
View event guideQuick Serve Restaurant Management Series
View event guideRestaurant and Food Service Management Series
View event guideTravel & Tourism Marketing Team Decision Making
View event guideTravel and Tourism Series
View event guideMarketing
12 eventsApparel & Accessories Marketing Series
View event guideAutomotive Services Marketing Series
View event guideBusiness Services Marketing Series
View event guideBuying & Merchandising Team Decision Making
View event guideFood Marketing Series
View event guideMarketing Communications Series
View event guideMarketing Management Team Decision Making
View event guidePrinciples of Marketing
View event guideProfessional Selling
View event guideRetail Merchandising Series
View event guideSports & Entertainment Marketing Series
View event guideSports & Entertainment Team Decision Making
View event guidePersonal Finance
1 eventChoosing a DECA event
How many DECA competitive events are there?
Case Ace supports 36 DECA competitive events across 6 career clusters: Business Management & Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, Marketing, Personal Finance. Each event has its own performance indicator pool, case format, and judge expectations.
Which DECA event should I compete in?
Pick the cluster that matches what you actually enjoy — marketing, finance, hospitality, business management, entrepreneurship, or personal finance — then choose between an individual roleplay series and a team decision-making event. Principles events are designed for first-year competitors, while the series events are more competitive.
What is the difference between a roleplay series and a team decision-making event?
Individual series events give you one case and one judge on your own. Team decision-making events pair you with a partner and usually allow longer prep and presentation time. Both are scored on official performance indicators.
Can I practice any DECA event for free?
Yes. Every event page includes free performance indicator flashcards, sample case prompts, and the official competition format. A free Case Ace account includes AI roleplay practice with judge-style feedback.