Sofia CrossSwords
2025-11-08 08:00 - 2025-11-09 21:00 (Europe/Sofia) | Sport Hall Triaditsa, ul. "Haydushka Polyana" 57-58, 1612 Motopista, Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia CrossSwords is coming this autumn yet again, with a total of 6 tournament categories, all with WEAPONS PROVIDED!
You can compete in:
* Open Arming Sword
* Ladies Arming Sword
* Open Sword & Buckler
* Ladies Sword & Buckler
* Open Light Longsword
* Ladies Light Longsword
Spend 2 days with some of the best fencers on the Balkans and Europe in one of the biggest tournaments on the peninsula.
Registration is NOW OPEN!
📣 https://sofiaxswords.com/scs25reg
Full ruleset is posted on the website. Basic scoring is:
– 2 points for any clean hit
– 1 point for the first hit followed by an “afterblow”
– 0 points for any double hit
– No afterblow after head hit
– Hit quality required, unopposed flats allowed to the head, edge required on all other targets
– First to 10 points in pools wins; first to 13 points in elimination wins
Full protective required. Full list is posted on the website.
Additional information will be presented later on at the FB page and website.
https://www.facebook.com/events/728023463443692
https://sofiaxswords.com

Leipziger Fechtwochenende 2025 with Johann-Georg-Pascha-Tournament
2025-11-08 09:00 - 2025-11-09 16:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Leipzig, Germany, Schulsporthalle Schule am Grünen Gleis, Baumannstraße 13, Leipzig, Saxony, 04229, Germany
In 2025, we will once again organise a fencing gathering in Leipzig: A weekend featuring two tournaments, seminars, and a big free fencing area (planned with a small separate cutting test corner).
Tournaments:
Saturday: Johann-Georg-Pascha-Tournament (Longsword Open, planned capacity: 24 fencers)
Sunday: Mix&Match-Tournament (Various weapon types, fencers can adapt the rules for each bout, fun format)
Currently planned seminars:
Fencing with the staff according to Andre Paurñfeyndt
Practice and theory of Polish cross-cutting based on (hardly any) historical sources
The freefencing area will be available at all times, in parallel with everything else.

Swordplay 2025
2025-12-06 - 2025-12-07 | Sport Center Graovac, Kralja Mihajla Zetskog 45, Batajnica, Beograd, 11000, Serbia
Swordplay 2025 is coming!
⚔️ What: Swordplay is one of the largest and most prestigious tournaments in the south-east part of the Europe (Balkans).
Swordplay 2025 tournament disciplines:
Saturday –
• Open Longsword Tier A (24)
• Open Longsword Tier B (48)
• Ladies’ Longsword (24)
Sunday:
• Open Sidesword (48)
• Open Rapier (24)
• Open Smallsword (24)
🌟 Why: Because the 7th international edition of Swordplay is preparing some exciting surprises to make it even bigger and better – while still keeping its unique charm as a welcoming tournament!
– Balkan: connected ✅
– Europe: 12 countries and counting ☑️
Be part of it and help us reach even further!

Marquisattack VI - Odyssee
2026-02-14 - 2026-02-15 | Gymnase des Marquisats, 54B Rue des Marquisats, Annecy, ARA, 74000, France
Marquisattack is a weekend event dedicated to the study and practice of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). It has been organized by the CELACAMTHE crew in Annecy since 2019.
The event is structured around a three-part program that highlights all aspects of the study and practice of Historical Martial Arts:
Conferences: to share the scientific work and intellectual reflections of the community.
Workshops: to experiment and put into practice the teachings of historical combat sources.
Competitions: to express one’s art and evaluate one’s mastery against other champions.

SoCal Swordfight 2026
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-22 | Sheraton Fairplex and Conference Center at the Los Angeles Fairplex, 601 West McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA, 91768, United States
March 20–22, 2026 | Sheraton Fairplex, Pomona, California
Join a worldwide gathering of HEMA enthusiasts at SoCal Swordfight 2026! This event features 26 tournaments across a wide range of weapons, divisions, and tiers—including Open, URG, and U18.
Experience more than 120 hours of instruction and workshops led by an international roster of expert instructors. Last year’s event welcomed 80 instructors from around the globe, with an even more impressive lineup planned for 2026.
Explore our extensive Vendor Hall—a destination for sharp swords, sparring gear, protective equipment, training swords, apparel, and so much more. Many of the most well-known HEMA brands and artisans will be on-site, offering top-tier products and the latest innovations for all your training and competition needs.
Other highlights include the Antique Weapons Showcase for historical arms enthusiasts, social activities, and opportunities to connect within the global HEMA community.
Don’t miss the chance to compete, learn, network, and shop at one of the most anticipated HEMA events of the year!
For registration and more details, visit SoCal Swordfight

Open du Port de la Lune 2026/ Bordeaux HEMA Open 2026
2026-03-21 09:00 - 2026-03-22 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Gymnase Nelson Paillou, 53 Rue Pauline Kergormard, BORDEAUX, Gironde, 33800, France
Les samedi 21 et dimanche 22 Mars 2026 aura lieu la deuxième édition de l’Open du Port de Lune/ Bordeaux HEMA Open 2026 organisé par “BATESTA”, à Bordeaux.
Nous vous convions pour un week-end de compétition autours de 3 armes phares:
– L’épée longue
– Le sabre
– La rapière
Ce tournoi se déroulera sur 2 jours:
– Le Samedi: Open Epée Longue (42 places) et Epée Longue Féminine (au moins 6 participantes pour pouvoir se faire)
– Le Dimanche: Open Sabre (24 places) et Open Rapière (24 places)
Le lien vers le réglement: https://amhebatesta.fr/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/bordeaux-regle-descrime-ancienne-et-combat-historique-reach-2.pdf
Le lien vers les inscriptions: https://www.helloasso.com/associations/batesta/evenements/open-du-port-de-la-lune-2026-bordeaux-hema-open-2026
Le lien vers le forum discord: https://discord.gg/b24Aw2bFz6
Les autres renseignements utiles seront bientôt communiqués
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On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March 2026, the second edition of the Open du Port de Lune/ Bordeaux HEMA Open 2026 will take place, organized by “BATESTA”, in Bordeaux.
We invite you to a weekend of competition around 3 flagship weapons:
– Longsword
– Saber
– Rapier
This tournament will take place over 2 days.
– Saturday: Open Longsword (42 places) and Women’s Longsword (minimum 6 participants required)
– Sunday: Open Sabre (24 places) and Open Rapier (24 places)
The link to the ruleset: https://amhebatesta.fr/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/english-bordeaux-regle-descrime-ancienne-et-combat-historique-reach-1.pdf
The registration link: https://www.helloasso.com/associations/batesta/evenements/open-du-port-de-la-lune-2026-bordeaux-hema-open-2026
The Discord forum link: https://discord.gg/b24Aw2bFz6
Other useful information will be provided soon.
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La segunda edición del Open du Port de Lune/ Bordeaux HEMA Open 2026, organizado por “BATESTA”, tendrá lugar en Burdeos el sábado 21 y el domingo 22 de marzo de 2026.
Les invitamos a un fin de semana de competición con tres armas principales:
– Espada larga
– Sable
– Espada ropera
Este torneo se celebrará durante dos días:
– Sábado: Espada larga (42 plazas) y Espada larga femenina (mínimo 6 participantes)
– Domingo: Sable (24 plazas) y Espada ropera (24 plazas)
El enlace al reglamento: https://amhebatesta.fr/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/english-bordeaux-regle-descrime-ancienne-et-combat-historique-reach-1.pdf
El enlace de inscripción: https://www.helloasso.com/associations/batesta/evenements/open-du-port-de-la-lune-2026-bordeaux-hema-open-2026
Enlace al foro de Discord: https://discord.gg/b24Aw2bFz6
Próximamente se facilitará más información útil.
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LIEU/ PLACE/ LUGAR:
Gymnase Nelson Paillou, 53 Rue Pauline Kergomard, 33800 BORDEAUX. PS: Le gymnase est situé juste au dessus du BEC ESCRIME/ The gym is located just above BEC ESCRIME / El gimnasio está situado justo encima de BEC ESCRIME.

March Hares UK 2026
2026-03-28 10:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00 UTC | St James School, St James School, Exeter, Devon, EX48NN, United Kingdom
March Hares UK, is a two-day event in Exeter, Devon, featuring a SIGI Light longsword competition (all swords provided) and a day of longsword workshops and sparring.
Tickets –
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/march-hares-uk-2026…
Rules – https://drive.google.com/…/1Qy1mrOjJR_SrhuTrz…/
Our New Zealand sister event – https://www.facebook.com/events/25250108701293128

Sofia Sidesword Spring
2026-04-18 | Sport Olympique, Tsvetan Lazarov 13, Sofia, Bulgaria, Tsvetan Lazarov 13, Sofia, Bulgaria
You liked it, you asked for it, so it is back. This April, Sofia Sidesword Spring, the first specialized sidesword+ tournament on the Balkans, shall give you the chance to prove your prowess once again.
Categories include:
* Sidesword
* Ladies Sidesword
* Mystery third discipline – HEMA Triathlon or Sidesword Teams.
Sideswords provided!
Sidesword and Ladies Sidesword will be submitted to HEMA Ratings.
Afterblow ruleset based on the Sofia CrossSwords rules.

Žilinský Punk IV. x Žilinská Miss HEMA II.
2026-05-09 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Bratislava) | Berlin
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Odhoďme kravaty, pripravme meče! Prichádza historicky prvý dvojdňový turnaj od Cechu Terra de Selinan! ⚔️🖤
9. – 10. mája 2026 sa v Žiline stretnú dva svety plné protikladov — a práve preto to bude legendárne.
Počas jedného víkendu vás čakajú dva turnaje:
Sobotu ovládne Žilinský Punk — uvoľnený turnaj plný nemilosrdného šermu, punkovej energie a radosti z boja. Žiadne škrobené ceremónie, len meče, hudba a poriadna dávka nadhľadu. Pravidlá berieme s rezervou — okrem tých šermiarskych. 💀🎸
Nedeľa bude patriť Žilinskej MISS HEMA — čisto ženskému turnaju organizovanému našimi členkami pre bojovníčky z celého sveta. Sila, elegancia a komunita na jednom mieste. Priestor zabojovať si, spoznať nové tváre a užiť si turnaj v atmosfére podpory a rešpektu. ⚔️
Dva dni, dva vajby, jedna komunita.
Chaos aj elegancia. Hluk aj noblesa. Punk aj ladnosť.
🖊️ Registrácia bude spustená v stredu 8. apríla 2026.
Vidíme sa v Žiline. 🖤
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Drop the ties, grab your swords! The first ever two-day tournament by Cech Terra de Selinan is coming. ⚔️🖤
On May 9–10, 2026, two worlds full of contrasts will meet in Žilina — and that’s exactly what will make it legendary.
During one weekend, you can experience two tournaments:
Saturday will be taken over by Žilinský Punk — a relaxed tournament packed with raw fencing energy and punk spirit. No stiff ceremonies, just swords, music, and pure joy of fighting. We take rules lightly — except the fencing ones. 💀🎸
Sunday will belong to Žilinská MISS HEMA — a purely women’s tournament organized by our female members for women fighters from all around the world. Strength, elegance, and community in one place. A space to compete, connect, and enjoy fencing in an atmosphere of support and respect. ⚔️
Two days, two vibes, one community.
Chaos and elegance. Noise and grace. Punk and poise.
🖊️ Registration opens on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
See you in Žilina. 🖤

Na Duel! 2026
2026-05-23 08:30 - 19:00 (Europe/Bratislava) | ZŠ Bílá, Bílá 1784/1, Prague, 16000, Czech Republic
Duellantes together with Lanistis Announce Their Annual Tournament.
📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026 – Prague
Disciplines:
– SABER – Barbasetti rules (RoW) – 42 fencers
– SWORD AND BUCKLER – Regulae lanistarum – 28 fencers
Recommended but not required for the shield are swords of the Bolognese Renaissance tradition (Side-swords).
Capacity may increase substantially if there is high demand.
Price:
30 € for one discipline
45 € for both disciplines
Weapon rental for 2 € / piece
Registration opens on April 1st at 14:14

Unicorn Fight Club 6
2026-05-30 08:00 - 2026-06-01 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | avonhub, 77 North Parade, Richmond, Christchurch 8013, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand
Unicorn Fight Club is back for our sixth year!
The following tournaments are available:
Longsword, Tiers A&B
Sabre, Tiers A&B
Open Spear (Partisan)
Open Sidesword
Open Rapier & Dagger
For the longword & sabre tournaments this year we are running A&B divisions, these will be seeded by fencer’s HEMA ratings (weighted ratings) after registration closes; the top six fencers from the “B” tier tournaments will also be added to the “A” tier pools, allowing for another chance at medaling.
This event will also be included in the Australian Historical Fencing League circuit, so expect some hotly contested finals.
Put aside the date, book your flights to Christchurch, New Zealand, and get training for UFC6!

Steel & Chill 2026
2026-06-27 - 2026-06-28 | Count Janković Castle, Daruvar, Ulica Ivana Gundulića 1, Daruvar, 43500, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
Steel and Chill – The Ultimate HEMA Experience Returns!
Get ready, because Steel and Chill is returning to Daruvar!
Mark your calendars for 27. – 28. 06., when we’ll be hosting one of the most exciting and laid-back HEMA competitions around. Whether you’re a seasoned fighter or new to the sport, come for the challenge, stay for the fun!
What you can expect:
Intense matches in five categories:
– Open Longsword – Tier A (24)
– Open Longsword – Tier B (24)
– Women’s Longsword (24)
– Open Sidesword (24)
– Women’s Sidesword (24)
– Open Sword and Buckler (24)
A community-focused atmosphere that’s all about fun and respect
A chance to meet and compete against the best HEMA practitioners in the region
Prizes, surprises, and maybe a few chill moments between fights!
Registrations open March 1st, 2026. – stay tuned for all the details and follow the event page for future info: https://fb.me/e/3aOLCDUvo
P.S. Check out our Facebook or web page for photos from previous years:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572349797716
https://steelnchill.com/

Sioux Falls Tournament of Blades
2026-07-11 | Augustana College, ​2001 S. Summit Ave., Sioux Falls, SD, 57197, United States
The Sioux Falls Tournament of Blades is a unique martial arts event that brings together practitioners from a wide range of bladed weapon traditions for a day of learning, camaraderie, and friendly competition. Unlike most tournaments that focus on a single art, the Tournament of Blades celebrates the diversity of weapon-based martial arts by hosting divisions in multiple systems including Olympic-style fencing, Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), modern Kendo, and padded sword competition.
Hosted by Dynamic Martial Arts of Sioux Falls, the Tournament of Blades is a the premier open-format edged weapons event in the region. Now in it’s second year, this event was created to provide a place where practitioners from different traditions can come together to test their skills, share knowledge, and grow as martial artists. Whether you are stepping into competition for the first time or are an experienced competitor, the tournament is designed to encourage respectful competition, personal improvement, and the exchange of ideas between arts.
We look forward to welcoming competitors, coaches, and spectators to Sioux Falls for a day dedicated to the martial traditions of the blade.

Vindobona Bosch 2026
2026-09-19 - 2026-09-20 | Vienna, Wiederänders, Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Come fence with us in the beautiful late summer city of Vienna in the heart of Europe!
We will have Longsword and Sabre in open and womens categories and a Longsword mixed Teams competition!

Munich International Rapier Days and Ochsenstich Tournament 2026
2026-10-24 - 2026-10-25 | Munich – Riesstraße, Riesstraße 34, Munich, Bavaria, 80992, Germany
MIRD open rapier event with:
– Open fencing hall all weekend long
– On Saturday”Ochsenstich” tournament
– On Sunday coached sparring and individual and small group coaching by present Trainers
– Organized Fencing exchanges
– List of attending trainers to book private lessons with them on
http://ochsenstich.de/index.html
Hosted by https://www.schwertkampf-ochs.de

Munich International Rapier Days 2026
2026-10-24 - 2026-10-25 | Munich – Riesstraße, Riesstraße 34, Munich, Bavaria, 80992, Germany
MIRD open rapier event with:
– Open fencing hall all weekend long
– On Saturday”Ochsenstich” tournament
– On Sunday coached sparring and individual and small group coaching by present Trainers
– Organized Fencing exchanges
– List of attending trainers to book private lessons with them on
http://ochsenstich.de/index.html
