Competition Schedules for 2026-2027

Competition size and difficulty progression: local, regional (RYC/RJCC), super regional (SYC/SJCC), national, international

1. Regional & National Tournaments

  • RYC Region 6 and SYC competitions provide opportunities for Y10, Y12, Y14 fencers to qualify for Summer Nationals
  • RJCC Region 6 and SJCC competitions provide opportunities for Cadet and Junior fencers to qualify for Junior Olympics
  • Full tournament listings are available through usafencing.org. Registration requires a competitive USA Fencing membership
DateType / EligibilityTournament NameRegistration DeadlineVenue / HostCity, State / Country
Sep 12 - 13, 2026RYC / RJCCMiracle Fencing RYC/RJCC28-Aug-26Virginia Beach Convention CenterVirginia Beach, VA
Sep 25 - 27, 2026RYC / RJCC / Y8 / ADCRiver City Regional Rumble28-Aug-26Richmond Convention CenterRichmond, VA
Oct 9 - 12, 2026National (Div I, CDT, Y14, CDT Team, Para)October NAC2-Sep-26Orlando Convention CenterOrlando, FL
Nov 14 - 15, 2026SYC / RJCC / Y8Kiefer Meinhardt Cup1-Nov-26Henrico Sports and Events CenterGlen Allen, VA
Nov 20 - 23, 2026National (Div I, CDT, JNR)November NAC23-Sep-26Greater Columbus Convention CenterColumbus, OH
Nov 27 - 29, 2026SYC / RCCCobra Challenge1-Nov-26Meadowlands Expo CenterSecaucus, NJ
Dec 4 - 6, 2026SJCCDecember SJCC7-Oct-26Baird CenterMilwaukee, WI
Dec 18 - 20, 2026RYC / RJCC / ROCFairfax Challenge30-Nov-26Fredericksburg Convention CenterFredericksburg, VA
Jan 8 - 11, 2027National (JNR, CDT, JNR Team, Para)2027 Junior Olympics & Para NAC11-Nov-26Oklahoma City Convention CenterOklahoma City
Jan 16 - 18, 2027SYC / RCC / Y8Capitol Clash14-Dec-26Gaylord National Resort and Convention CenterOxon Hill, MD
Feb 12 - 15, 2027National (Div I, JNR, Vet Age, Vet Comb, Vet Team)February NACTBAGreater Richmond Convention CenterRichmond, VA
Mar 5 - 8, 2027National (Y14, Y12, Y10, Div II)March NACTBATBA LocationTBA
Mar 19 - 21, 2027SYC / RJCCAmerican ChallengeTBAConnecticut Convention CenterHartford, CT
Apr 9 - 11, 2027SYC / RJCCFairfax ChallengeTBAFredericksburg Convention CenterVirginia Beach, VA
Apr 16 - 19, 2027National (DIV I, JNR, DIV I Team, Vet Age, Vet Comb, Para)April NAC & Div I / Para National ChampionshipsTBAFirst Financial CenterCincinnati, Ohio
May 2027 (TBD)SJCCMay SJCCTBATBALocation TBA
Jul 2 - 11, 2027National (Y10, Y12, Y14, Div III, Div II, Div IA, SR Team, Vet Age, Vet Team, Div I, CDT, & JNR)National Championships & July ChallengeTBASalt Palace Convention CenterSalt Lake City

2. In-House (Local) Competitions

Tournament registration is through askfred.net or in person

DateType / EligibilityTournament NameVenue / HostCity, State / Country
Nov 7, 2026Div 1ACzajkowski Cup #1Capital Fencing AcademyRockville, MD
Nov 8, 2026Y10, Y12, Y14Capital Musketeer Circuit #1Capital Fencing AcademyRockville, MD
Dec 6, 2026Vet Combined, Vet Women'sTri-State Veteran CupCapital Fencing AcademyRockville, MD
Jan 30, 2027Div 1ACzajkowski Cup #2Capital Fencing AcademyRockville, MD
Jan 31, 2027Y10, Y12, Y14Capital Musketeer Circuit #2Capital Fencing AcademyRockville, MD
Mar 27, 2027Div 1ACzajkowski Cup #3Capital Fencing AcademyRockville, MD
Mar 28, 2027Y10, Y12, Y14Capital Musketeer Circuit #3Capital Fencing AcademyRockville, MD
May 22, 2027Div 1ACzajkowski Cup #4Capital Fencing AcademyRockville, MD
May 23, 2027Y10, Y12, Y14Capital Musketeer Circuit #4Capital Fencing AcademyRockville, MD

3. International Competitions

DateType / EligibilityTournament NameRegistration DeadlineVenue / HostCity, State / Country
Oct 31 - Nov 1, 2026EFC Cadet Circuit (Men & Women)Designated EFC Cadet Event - Indiv & Team13-Oct-26Bulgarian Fencing FederationSofia, Bulgaria
Nov 7 - 8, 2026FIE JuniorDesignated FIE Junior World Cup - Indiv & Team13-Oct-26German Fencing FederationDormagen, Germany
Nov 26, 2026FIE Cadet (Men & Women)Designated FIE Cadet World Cup - Indiv10-Nov-26USA FencingBoston, USA
Nov 27 - 29, 2026FIE JuniorDesignated FIE Junior World Cup - Indiv & Team10-Nov-26USA FencingBoston, USA
Dec 12 - 13, 2026EFC Cadet Circuit (Men & Women)Designated EFC Cadet Event - Indiv & Team1-Dec-26German Fencing FederationEislingen, Germany
Dec 18 - 20, 2026FIE JuniorDesignated FIE Junior World Cup - Indiv & Team1-Dec-26Korean Fencing FederationBusan, South Korea
Jan 21, 2027FIE CadetDesignated FIE Cadet World Cup - Indiv12-Jan-27Bulgarian Fencing FederationPlovdiv, Bulgaria
Jan 22 - 24, 2027FIE JuniorDesignated FIE Junior World Cup - Indiv & Team12-Jan-27Bulgarian Fencing FederationPlovdiv, Bulgaria
April 9 - 17, 2027FIE Junior & CadetJunior & Cadet World Championships 2027TBDFIETBD