Morning polls showed contradictory trends for presidential candidate Mentzen, with some sources indicating advancement toward the second round while others reported his decline. By midday, the previously agreed debate in Końskie began unraveling when Hołownia announced he would attend uninvited, calling it a "setup" between Trzaskowski and TVP. This triggered a cascade of other candidates deciding to attend.
By afternoon, heated exchanges erupted over debate format and participation rights, culminating in physical altercations outside the venue requiring police intervention. Two separate debates ended up occurring - one hosted by TV Republika featuring five candidates, followed by a second event with more participants including both Trzaskowski and Nawrocki.
The debates themselves featured personal attacks, with Nawrocki presenting Trzaskowski a rainbow flag and calling him a "coward," while Hołownia embarrassed Nawrocki by asking him to name Baltic presidents. Post-debate analysis broadly deemed the events chaotic and Trzaskowski's performance disappointing.