2026 World Para Fencing World Cup Bradenton
May 26, 2026 - May 29, 2026 | Para Fencing World Cup | Bradenton, FL, United States
The 2026 World Para Fencing World Cup will be held May 27–30, 2026, at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
Organized by USA Fencing under the governance of World Para Fencing (World Abilitysport), this event will feature individual and team competitions across all three weapons in Category A and Category B. The week also includes a Classifier Seminar (May 24–28) and an International Referee Seminar and Examinations (May 25–29). The competition is internationally open, and all participants must hold a valid international license.
The schedule is approximate. Start times may be adjusted after the final entry deadline once entry numbers are known.
| Day | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 26 | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Equipment Check |
| Tuesday, May 26 | 8:00 p.m. | Head of Delegation Meeting (Legacy Hotel) |
| Wednesday, May 27 | 9:00 a.m. | Women's Foil A / Men's Saber B |
| Wednesday, May 27 | 2:00 p.m. | Women's Foil B / Men's Saber A |
| Thursday, May 28 | 9:00 a.m. | Men's Epee A / Women's Saber B |
| Thursday, May 28 | 2:00 p.m. | Men's Epee B / Women's Saber A |
| Friday, May 29 | 9:00 a.m. | Men's Foil A / Women's Epee B |
| Friday, May 29 | 2:00 p.m. | Men's Foil B / Women's Epee A |
| Saturday, May 30 | 9:00 a.m. | Foil Open Team |
| Saturday, May 30 | 12:00 p.m. | Epee Open Team |
| Saturday, May 30 | 3:00 p.m. | Saber Open Team |
Location: IMG Academy
Address: 5650 Bollettieri Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34210
Accommodation: Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy / Academy Park Villas at IMG Academy, 5450 Bollettieri Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34210
Accommodations available: May 24–31, 2026
Catering: Full board (three buffet-style meals per day included with room rate)
Organizer Information:
USA Fencing | 210 USA Cycling Point, Suite 120 | Colorado Springs, CO 80919 | Phone: 1.719.866.4511 | Fax: 1.719.325.8995 | Email: paraworldcup@usafencing.org
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Visa Requests:
Should your Federation need assistance to apply for an entry visa into the United States, please fill out this form and send to t.gonzales@usafencing.org. It can take several weeks to complete the visa application process and receive your documentation, so federations are requested to begin this process as far in advance as possible.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Airports:
The nearest airports are Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
If you're flying into Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), your accommodation rates include transportation from the airport to the hotel/venue and back.
Rental Cars:
- SRQ Rental Cars
- Reminder: your accommodation rate includes transportation to/from SRQ
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International Referee Seminar and Examinations
May 25–29, 2026 | IMG Academy, Bradenton, Florida Head Instructor: Jon Moss Entry Deadline (Ophardt): April 27, 2026 LOC Deadline: April 12, 2026 Entry Fee: £100 per weapon (discounts for double/triple entry) Contact: engarde@worldparafencing.org and referee.commission@worldparafencing.org
Classifier Seminar
May 24–28, 2026 | IMG Academy, Bradenton, Florida Head Instructor: Anita Laszlo Entry Deadline (Ophardt): April 12, 2026 LOC Deadline: April 12, 2026 Entry Fee: £100 Contact: engarde@worldparafencing.org and classification@worldparafencing.org