Paris 2026 International Challenge

A legendary stop on the foil World Cup circuit, bringing together the world's fencing elite

A legendary event in world fencing, the Challenge International de Paris (CIP) returns to the Stade Pierre-de-Coubertin for its latest edition. This stage of the senior foil World Cup brings together the world's best male and female fencers, including French champions, for a high-flying competition. For four days, the foil elite compete in an electric atmosphere, offering the Parisian public a spectacle combining precision, speed and strategy. It's a unique opportunity to see the medallists of the last major championships go head-to-head on the Parisian pistes.