SoCal Swordfight 2026

Complete access to the entire SoCal Swordfight experience

What’s Included:
✅ Entry to Venue (All 3 Days)
✅ Access to All Standard Classes & Workshops
✅ Tournament Registration Eligibility (fees apply separately)
✅ Antique Weapons Display Access
✅ HEMA Arcade Participation
✅ Free Sparring Area Access
✅ Secure Gear Storage
✅ Vendor Hall Access
✅ All Exhibits & Demonstrations
❌ Spectator-Only Classes (designed for non-practitioners)

Perfect For: Active HEMA practitioners, competitors, and serious students looking for comprehensive access to all training opportunities and tournament competition.

Parental consent required for participants under 18

Perfect for supporters, family, and newcomers to HEMA

Available Options:

• Full Weekend Pass: Complete access to all three days including Sunday’s championship finals
• Single Day Pass: Access to one day of your choice (Sunday pass includes tournament finals)

What’s Included:
✅ Entry to Venue
✅ Antique Weapons Display Access
✅ Vendor Hall Access
✅ All Exhibits & Demonstrations
✅ Spectator-Only Classes & Presentations
❌ Hands-On Classes or Workshops
❌ Tournament Registration
❌ HEMA Arcade Activities
❌ Free Sparring Access
❌ Gear Storage Access

Perfect For: Family members, friends supporting competitors, newcomers exploring HEMA, and anyone who wants to experience the event atmosphere without hands-on participation.

Complete youth access with age-appropriate programming

What’s Included:
✅ Entry to Venue (All 3 Days)
✅ All Age-Appropriate Classes & Workshops
✅ U18 Tournament Registration Eligibility (fees apply separately)
✅ Antique Weapons Display Access
✅ HEMA Arcade Participation
✅ Supervised Free Sparring Access
✅ Secure Gear Storage
✅ Vendor Hall Access
✅ All Exhibits & Demonstrations

Perfect For: Teenage HEMA practitioners looking for comprehensive training and competition opportunities in age-appropriate divisions.

Requirements: Parental consent and liability waiver required. Parent/guardian contact information must be provided.

Supervised youth participation with modified programming

What’s Included:
✅ Entry to Venue (All 3 Days)
✅ Age-Appropriate Classes & Activities
✅ Modified Tournament Eligibility (select divisions)
✅ Antique Weapons Display Access (supervised)
✅ Youth HEMA Activities
✅ Supervised Area Access
✅ Vendor Hall Access (with supervision)
✅ Family-Friendly Demonstrations

Perfect For: Young martial arts enthusiasts who want hands-on experience with enhanced supervision and age-appropriate programming.

Requirements: Parental consent, liability waiver, and enhanced supervision guidelines. Parent/guardian must be reachable during event hours.

Complimentary admission with paying adult.

What’s Included:
✅ Free Entry (with paying adult)
✅ Spectator Areas Access
✅ Family-Friendly Demonstrations
✅ Select Vendor Areas (supervised)
❌ Independent Access to Classes
❌ Exhibits Without Supervision
❌ Tournament Participation
❌ Unaccompanied Activities

Perfect For: Families with young children who want to introduce them to the HEMA community in a safe, supervised environment.

Requirements: Must be accompanied by registered adult at all times. Adult is responsible for child’s safety and behavior throughout the event.

Championship Sunday Experience

Available for: Sunday, March 22, 2026 (Entry after 4:30 PM)

What’s Included:
✅ Sunday Evening Entry (after 4:30 PM)
✅ All Tournament Finals Access
✅ Vendor Hall Access
✅ Closing Ceremonies
✅ Awards Presentations
❌ Classes, Workshops, or Training Sessions
❌ Free Sparring Access
❌ Full-Day Activities

Perfect For: Those who want to witness the culmination of tournament competition and experience the excitement of championship matches without attending the full event.

First, you’ll need to register each attendee individually. As you begin, choose the registration type that aligns with the activities you plan to participate in. If you opt for Full Event Registration, you’ll be prompted to select the specific tournaments you want to enter. The system will display only those tournaments that are appropriate for your age and registration type, making it easy to find the right fit.

Once you've made your selections, review your choices on the cart page. If everything looks correct, click the "Check Out" button to proceed. You’ll then fill out a registration form with essential details, including your name, contact information, and any club or school affiliation. Additionally, you’ll need to sign the Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement to ensure a safe environment for all participants.

If you are registering for a minor and are their parent or legal guardian, simply enter their name in the registration form. The waiver will automatically adjust to request parental consent once you input their date of birth.

After completing the registration form and signing the waiver, press the "Submit" button, followed by the "Checkout" button to proceed to payment. Once you finalize your payment, you’ll receive an email receipt confirming your registration, along with another email granting you electronic access to your tickets.

If you encounter any issues during this process, don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance. You can connect with us through the chat button on our website or email us at info@socalswordfight.com.

Once you select your registration type, and press "Add to Cart" you will be asked to select the tournaments you want to compete in.

Tournament registration is available after purchasing a Full Event Registration or U18 Full Event Registration. You will only be shown the tournaments that are available with your registration type.

Each tournament has an additional fee of $25 - $40.

You will be asked if you would like to pre-purchase a weekend parking pass for $30 during the checkout process.

This is a $15 discount as parking at SoCal Swordfight 2026 will be at a cost of $15 / day, payable upon arrival to the Sheraton Fairplex. If you are stying at the hotel, your parking fees paid for your stay will cover you for SoCal Swordfight.

SoCal Swordfight 2026 and SoCal Swordfight merch are available on the site, and can be purchased with your event registration or independently.

This year's items will be fulfilled print-on-demand and delivered to you prior to the event.

As we get closer to the event, online sales of merchandise will be turned off. You will be able to purchase a selection of this year's best sellers at the event.

We will be hosting a welcome reception on Thursday evening (March 19, 2026), and we'd love for you to join us. This receptions is available at no additional costs, though there will be a cash bar. You will be asked during check-out to add the reception to your cart, at no cost, or with a donation, this allows us to get a more accurate head-count to make sure we have hors devours for everyone.