It’s Official: NCAA Women’s Fencing Will Crown Its Own Team Champion in 2026
Beginning with the 2026 championship season, women’s collegiate fencing teams will vie for an NCAA title of their own.
NCAA Fencing
A Historic Win for Women’s Fencing: NCAA Division I Council Backs New Championship Title
The NCAA has taken the first step toward approving a standalone women’s fencing team championship.
Say Hello to College Connect, USA Fencing’s All-in-One Pathway From High-School Strip to NCAA Squad
The new platform streamlines college recruiting for fencers, families and coaches.
Notre Dame wins the 2025 NCAA NC fencing championship
NCAA Men’s and Women’s Fencing Committee Selects Championships Participants
Duke Selected as 2027 NCAA Championship Site for Fencing
Duke University has been selected as the host site for the 2027 NCAA Fencing Championship. Bids to host the championships were jointly submitted by Duke University and the Durham Sports Commission (DSC).
Current Programs
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Schools that Sponsor Varsity Fencing
As of August 2024, 45 NCAA schools sponsor fencing. Stretched across all three NCAA divisions and located in 16 states, NCAA Fencing is nationwide. No matter any prospective student-athlete's school preferences, they can find a school that fits their need.
Competitions
NCAA Championships
The NCAA has held championships in fencing every year since 1941
except for the four years 1943-46, during World War II.Today, NCAA Teams compete for one combined team championship.
NCAA Featured Session - Paris 2024: The NCAA Impact at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
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