Over the summer, USA Fencing had its best Olympics in nearly two decades. The next stop for fencing’s post-Olympics national tournament schedule: Charlotte, where more than 2,750 fencers from 45 states will compete for 2025 national championships, gold medals and fencing glory.
The field includes:
- 11 Olympians, seven of whom competed on the 2024 U.S. Olympic fencing team
- 2,750 fencers ages 10 to 53
- Eight fencers from Charlotte and 109 from North Carolina
It all takes place Feb. 14–17, 2025, at the Charlotte Convention Center, site of the 2025 Junior Olympics and Division I North American Cup.
The tournament features women’s and men’s competition in all three fencing weapons (epee, foil and saber) across four different categories:
- Division I: The highest fencing division. This is the division in which our Olympian fencers will compete
- Cadet: The top fencers under 17 years old — competing in Charlotte for the 2025 National Championship
- Junior: The top fencers under 20 years old — competing in Charlotte for the 2025 National Championship
The Cadet and Junior fencers competing in Charlotte had to qualify for the competition by earning enough points during the season at regional tournaments.
The Junior Olympics will feature four days of nonstop fencing, from 8 a.m. until each day’s medal ceremony, usually around 8 or 9 p.m. Fencing features three distinct weapons (epee, foil and saber), each with their own rules and strategy.
Free Admission for Spectators
Admission is free and tickets are not required.
