2026 Absolute Fencing Gear FIE Sabre World Cup
Jan 21, 2026 - Jan 24, 2026 | Senior, Senior Team | Salt Lake City, UT
The 2026 Absolute Fencing Gear FIE Sabre World Cup will be hosted in Salt Lake City, Utah this year. This event will feature Senior Men’s and Women’s Sabre fencers competing in individual and team events. This event will be hosted in the Salt Palace Convention Center. Tickets must be purchased in advance or on site to attend the competition. We look forward to seeing you in Salt Lake City!
The schedule is approximate. The precise schedule of events will be determined after the close of payment deadline but will not be final until the day before competition begins.
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
17:00 - 20:00 | Payment collection and weapon control at the Salt Palace Convention Center. |
Thursday, 22 January 2026
09:00 | Weapons Control & Registration Open |
10:00 | Women’s Sabre Pools and Qualification Table |
Friday, 23 January 2026
09:00 | Weapons Control & Registration Open |
10:00 | Men’s Sabre Pools and Qualification Table |
Saturday, 24 January 2026
08:00 | Weapons Control & Registration Open |
09:00 | Direct Elimination Table of 64 — Women’s Sabre |
10:30 | Direct Elimination Table of 64 — Men’s Sabre |
Sunday, 25 January 2026
09:00 | Weapons Control & Registration Open |
10:00 | Start of Women’s Sabre Team Competition |
11:00 | Start of Men’s Sabre Team Competition |
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center
Address: 100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Competition Location: Exhibit Halls A, B, & C
Parking: For parking information please visit the Salt Palace Convention Center Website
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A list of all athletes, coaches and support personnel should be sent to the organizers by the posted deadline in order to provide accreditations for venue access. All coaches MUST have a valid FIE License for the current season to receive an accreditation. Spectators and non-accredited individuals will need to purchase tickets in order to access the competition halls.
Tickets may be purchased online before the event LINKED HERE. Prices are $10 USD for a single day pass or $30 USD for an event pass which will grant you entry to the venue on all days of competition. Payment may be made by credit card or bank account.
Tickets will also be available for purchase onsite at the competition venue.
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