Day Schedules Posted for Remaining 2025–26 NACs and Junior Olympics
by Bryan Wendell
Day schedules for the 2026 Junior Olympics in Kansas City as well as Cincinnati (February NAC), Cleveland (March NAC) and Richmond (April NAC) are now live — plus updates on SJCCs, Summer Nationals timing and a refresher on how to qualify for JOs.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Planning your season just got easier. USA Fencing has published the day schedules for the remaining North American Cups in February, March and April — as well as the 2026 Junior Olympics in Kansas City.
Scroll below for the graphics, a quick refresher on dates, cities and venues, what’s next for the two SJCCs and Summer Nationals, and where to review the Junior Olympics qualification process.
- October NAC: Oct. 3–6 • Salt Lake City, UT • Salt Palace Convention Center (Division I, Junior, Cadet, Parafencing)
- November NAC: Nov. 14–17 • Fort Worth, TX • Fort Worth Convention Center (Division I, Cadet, Y14, Cadet Team)
- Junior Olympics: Jan. 9–12, 2026 • Kansas City, MO • Kansas City Convention Center (Junior, Cadet, Junior Team)
- January SJCC: January (dates TBA) • Location TBA (Junior, Cadet)
- February NAC: Feb. 12–15 (Thu–Sun) • Cincinnati, OH • Duke Energy Convention Center (Division I, Junior, Veteran Age, Veteran Combined, Veteran Team, Parafencing)
- March NAC: Mar. 6–9 • Cleveland, OH • Huntington Convention Center (Y14, Y12, Y10, Division II)
- April NAC: Apr. 24–27 • Richmond, VA • Greater Richmond Convention Center (Division I, Junior, Division I Team, Parafencing, Vet Age, Vet Combined)
- June SJCC: June (dates TBA) • Location TBA (Junior, Cadet)
- Summer Nationals: Jun. 27–Jul. 6 • Portland, OR • Oregon Convention Center (All ages and divisions, except Parafencing)
New to JOs or need a quick refresher? Review our overview of qualification pathways (national and regional points, divisional qualifiers, and more), key deadlines and common FAQs here: What Juniors and Cadets Should Know About Qualifying for the Junior Olympics.
Always confirm specifics for the current season on the event page and with your Division.
Looking for the SJCCs? Locations and dates for the January SJCC and June SJCC are almost ready. Expect both before the end of September.
Summer Nationals: The day schedule for Portland will be published in early February 2026, ahead of registration opening later that month.