- Fencing will be part of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
- LA28 has slated fencing for July 15–23, 2028 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with 12 medal events across foil, epee, and saber.
- The 12-event program is identical in structure to Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024: individual and team competition, for both men and women, in each of foil, epee, and saber.
- Individual events will be contested first from July 15–17, followed by team events through July 23.
- The venue is the Los Angeles Convention Center (Hall 1), a downtown LA facility next to Crypto.com Arena.
Fencing will be a highlight of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, scheduled from July 15 to 23 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The event will feature 12 medal events across the disciplines of foil, epee, and saber, continuing a tradition that dates back to the first modern Olympics in 1896.125
The Summer Olympic Games will take place from July 14 to 30, 2028, with fencing events commencing shortly after the opening ceremony. The competition schedule indicates that individual events will be held from July 15 to 17, followed by team events concluding on July 23.4
The Los Angeles Convention Center, located next to the Crypto.com Arena, will serve as the venue for these events. As the host nation, the United States is allocated 6 quota places for athletes, which can be distributed at its discretion, adhering to FIE eligibility rules. The final list of qualified athletes and teams is expected to be published by May 8, 2028.
Fencing's inclusion in the LA28 Games underscores its significance in Olympic history and the commitment to maintaining its presence in future competitions.
“The Olympic Broadcasting Services plans to produce up to 4,000 hours of coverage using a cloud-based, AI-ready system to enhance flexibility and efficiency. Additionally, the FIE will publish the final list of qualified athletes and teams by May 8, 2028, ensuring a competitive field for the events.”
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