THE WAIT IS OVER: THE SENIOR WORLD CUP SEASON KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND
London - 15 October 2026
The break is officially finished, the weapons are polished, and the world’s elite fencers are stepping back onto the strip. This weekend marks the launch of the new Senior Fencing World Cup season and The Piste (www.the-piste.com) will be there every step of the way, delivering complete, event-by-event coverage across all six weapons.
From opening direct elimination bouts to final-point drama on the finals piste, our comprehensive reporting will bring you the tactical breakdowns, athlete performances and early momentum shifts shaping the road ahead.
Two Continents, Six Weapons: The Season Opener
The international circuit roars back to life simultaneously across three global venues:
Foil in Takamatsu (Japan): The world's top foilists head to Japan for the Takamatsu World Cup, where both men’s and women’s individual and team events kick off the foil calendar. Live results are available here.
Sabre in Oran (Algeria): Men’s and women’s sabre fencers launch their high-speed World Cup campaign in North Africa at the Oran World Cup. Live results are available here.
Epee in Casablanca (Morocco): The epee field assembles in Morocco for the Casablanca World Cup, setting the early pace for both men’s and women’s epeeists. Live results are available here.
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