The European fencing season continues at full pace this weekend, with five competitions taking place across the continent on 3–4 October 2026.
From Eurofence League events in France to the U23 European Circuit in Bulgaria and Cadet Circuit competitions in Türkiye and Greece, the weekend will bring together different generations of fencers across all three weapons.
Eurofence League Circuit Colmar
Colmar, France, hosts the Eurofence League Circuit on 3–4 October, with épée taking centre stage.
The competition is part of the Eurofence League programme and welcomes fencers across the available age categories, providing another opportunity for athletes to gain valuable competitive experience early in the new season.
Results: https://www.fencingtimelive.com/tournaments/eventSchedule/86DFBCDC188E4B2F9C1B4CC44CDEA271#today
U23 European Circuit Sofia
The U23 European Circuit continues in Sofia, Bulgaria, where athletes will compete in épée and sabre on 3–4 October.
The competition offers the next generation of European fencers an important international test, with the U23 circuit providing a bridge between junior fencing and the senior international level.
With two weapons on the programme, Sofia will be one of the key EFC competitions to follow throughout the weekend.
Results: https://www.fencingtimelive.com/tournaments/eventSchedule/FF919D8FDA1942DE9C905B581556B91E#today
Eurofence League Circuit Antony
Foil fencers will gather in Antony, France, for another stage of the Eurofence League Circuit on 3–4 October.
The event adds another international appointment to a busy weekend of European fencing and gives participants the opportunity to test themselves against opponents from different countries at the beginning of the 2026/27 season.
Results: https://engarde-service.com/tournament/rousseau/efc_ligue_antony
Cadet Circuit Istanbul
The European Cadet Circuit arrives in Istanbul, Türkiye, for two days of sabre competition.
Taking place on 3–4 October, the tournament will bring together young sabre fencers for another important international event on the cadet calendar. At this stage of the season, every competition represents an opportunity to gain experience, build confidence and continue developing on the European circuit.
Results: https://www.fencingtimelive.com/tournaments/eventSchedule/FC8461E81A2741A6ABC3966DDA031165#today
Cadet Circuit Thessaloniki
At the same time, cadet épée fencers will be in action in Thessaloniki, Greece.
The 3–4 October competition continues the European Cadet Circuit season and provides young athletes with another chance to compete internationally and measure their progress against fencers from across Europe.
Results: https://www.fencingworldwide.com/en/34824-2026/tournament/
From cadets taking their first steps on the international circuit to U23 athletes moving closer to senior-level competition, the five events highlight the depth and variety of the EFC competition calendar.
Results from each competition will be available through the links above as the weekend progresses.
