Air Force fencing announced its 2025-26 competition schedule on Aug. 12, with head coach Katarzyna Dabrowa confirming the team will participate in 16 events throughout the season.
The new schedule outlines a busy year for the Falcons, who will host three home events: the Air Force Regional Open Circuit (ROC), the Western Invitational, and the All-Service Academy Duels. The announcement details that these competitions are part of a larger slate including several national tournaments and collegiate invitationals.
The season begins with the Air Force ROC at USAFA on Sept. 13-14. The first North American Cup (NAC) event follows in Salt Lake City from Oct. 3-6. Other major stops include Columbus, Ohio for the Elite Invitational in November and Fort Worth, Texas for another NAC later that month.
After a break in December, select Falcons fencers will compete at the Junior Olympics in Kansas City from Jan. 9-12. February features four separate competitions across Illinois and North Carolina before concluding with another NAC at a location yet to be determined.
March brings regional and conference championship opportunities as Air Force heads to San Antonio for both the NCAA West Regional on March 7 and MPSF Fencing Championships on March 8, hosted by Incarnate Word. Qualifying athletes may then advance to the NCAA Championships in South Bend from March 19-22.
The final team event is scheduled as part of April’s All-Service Academy Duels at USAFA (date to be announced). Individual competitors also have opportunities at April’s NAC in Richmond and June’s Summer National Championships in Portland.
