MARCH 14 — 16, 2025

SOCAL SWORDFIGHT
2025 2025 2025 2025

SoCal Swordfight 2025 will be hosted on a new date, and at a new location.

MARCH 14 — 16, 2026
Sheraton Fairplex & Conference Center, Pomona, CA
Part of the Los Angeles County Fairplex

Be sure to sign-up to our email list below to be among the first to know when registration goes live, and other important event detail. This year, we've really taken your feedback to hear, and we are looking forward to having you with us for SoCal Swordfight 2025!

SOCAL SWORDFIGHT 2025

What's New?

As we gear up for SoCal Swordfight 2025, we're excited to introduce a host of enhancements and new features that will elevate your experience at this this year's HEMA event.

Here’s a glimpse of some of the improvements we're making >>>

Applications are now open for instructors. If you are interested in teaching at SoCal Swordfight 2025, please click the button to fill out the application.

Instructor Application

New Venue

Enjoy more space, better facilities, carpet floors, better acoustics, and enhanced comfort to accommodate our growing community – and Yes, the tournament area, and the sparring area - in fact the entire venue - is carpeted providing a better surface, and better acoustics.

Dedicated Classrooms

Learn from over 70 experts from around the globe in dedicated, indoor, walled, and carpeted classrooms, ensuring focused and engaging educational experiences.

State-of-the-Art Lecture Room

Attend lectures and panels in a dedicated space equipped with the latest audio-visual technology to enhance your learning experience.

Expanded Sparring and Activity Space

With over 8,000 SF dedicated to sparring and activities, there’s ample room for practice, play, and camaraderie.

4,000+ SF of Strictly Gear Storage

Secure, spacious area to store your equipment between sessions – it's not for sparring, not for hanging out, just for storing.

Lounge and Game Areas

Relax and socialize in our new lounge spaces or engage in tabletop and board games with fellow attendees.

Button label

After-Hours Social Sessions

Continue the camaraderie at our partner hotel with evening gatherings and discussions — with a cash bar.