A Guide to Qualifying for the 2025 USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge (S...
How does a fencer secure their spot at this season-ending tournament? Here’s what you need to know.
2025-26 Season#
These are the tournament dates and locations announced so far. Event combinations, day schedules and more will be released at a later date (but in advance of registration opening for these tournaments).
October 2025 North American Cup
Hotel booking, opens in a new tabOct. 3–6, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah
Division I, Junior, Cadet, Parafencing
November 2025 North American Cup
Hotel booking, opens in a new tabNov. 14–17, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas
Division I, Cadet, Y14, Cadet Team
2026 Junior Olympics
Hotel booking, opens in a new tabJan. 9–12, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
Junior, Cadet, Junior Team
January 2026 SJCC
Dates and times to be announced
Junior and Cadet
February 2026 North American Cup
Feb. 12–15, 2026, location TBA
Division I, Junior, Veteran Age, Veteran Combined, Veteran Team, Parafencing
March 2026 North American Cup
Hotel booking, opens in a new tabMarch 6–9, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio
Y14, Y12, Y10, Division II
April 2026 North American Cup
Hotel booking, opens in a new tabApril 24–27, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
Division I, Junior, Division I Team, Veteran Age, Veteran Combined, Parafencing
June 2026 SJCC
Dates and times to be announced
Junior and Cadet
2026 Summer Nationals
Hotel booking, opens in a new tabJune 27–July 6, in Portland, Ore.
All weapons, all age categories (except parafencing)
Articles About Qualifying#
What Juniors and Cadets Should Know About Qualifying for the Junior Olympics
With the Junior Olympics coming soon, it’s the perfect time to review exactly how cadets and juniors can qualify.
How to Qualify for the 2025 USA Fencing Division I National Championships
A Div I National Championship is the highest domestic medal available in USA Fencing. Here’s how to qualify.
Ship&Play: The Easy Way to Travel With Your Fencing Gear#
Past National Events#
Summer Nationals 2025
Jun 28, 2025 - Jul 7, 2025 | Milwaukee, WI
May SJCC 2025
May 16, 2025 - May 18, 2025 | Reno, NV | Junior, Cadet
April North American Cup 2025
Apr 11, 2025 - Apr 14, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA | Division I, Junior, Junior Team, Parafencing, Vet Age, Vet Combined
Team USA - Junior and Cadet Fencing Worlds - Wuxi, China
Apr 7, 2025 - Apr 15, 2025 | Wuxi, China
March North American Cup (2025) — Cleveland
Mar 7, 2025 - Mar 10, 2025 | Cleveland, OH | Y14, Y12, Y10, Cadet
2025 Junior Olympics
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 17, 2025 | Charlotte, NC | Junior, Cadet, Division I
January North American Cup (2025) — Kansas City
Jan 3, 2025 - Jan 6, 2025 | Kansas City, MO | Division I, Cadet, Vet Age, Vet Combined, Vet Team, Parafencing
December SJCC (2024) — Atlanta
Dec 6, 2024 - Dec 8, 2024 | Atlanta, GA, United States | Junior, Cadet, Parafencing NAC
November North American Cup (2024) — Louisville
Nov 8, 2024 - Nov 11, 2024 | Louisville, KY | Junior, Cadet, Y14, Cadet Team
2024 Veteran Fencing World Championships
Oct 11, 2024 - Oct 17, 2024 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
