Blademasters Cup is a HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) event located in Cork, Ireland and featuring 2 tournaments happening over weekend of 30-31st of Aug 2025:

– Open Sabre on Saturday 30th of Aug 2025 from 2pm to 8pm (32 slots)
– Open Longsword on Sunday 31st of Aug 2025 from 10am to 8pm (64 slots)

Social on Saturday evening!

FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1358195811948713
Tickets: https://blademastersacademy.com/product/blademasters-cup-2025/

Event will take place in Mahon Community Centre’s sports hall on both days (fencing gear can be left in the hall overnight)
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/y9pRVdk4y3v

Tournament info: Both tournaments will run bigger pools (up to 8 fencers per pool) offering more fights in a pool phase + direct elimination bracket with 16/8 top scorers (winners of each pool + remaining top scorers) fighting for gold!
Tournament info on >>> HEMA Scorecard <<< (results will be submitted to HEMA Ratings)
Ruleset: https://blademastersacademy.com/tournament-ruleset/
Gear Reqs: https://blademastersacademy.com/gear-requirements/

Prizes and sponsors:
Open Longsword
1st place: Gold Medal and a Steel Longsword with leather sheath (sponsored by Blademasters Academy)
2nd place: Silver Medal and a Steel Rondel Dagger (sponsored by Blademasters Academy)
3rd place: Bronze Medal (sponsored by Blademasters Academy)
Open Sabre
1st place: Gold Medal and a Steel Polish Sabre (sponsored by Blademasters Academy)
2nd place: Silver Medal and a set of Red Dragon 5 fingered gloves (sponsored by Blademasters Academy)
3rd place: Bronze Medal (sponsored by Blademasters Academy)

Check our Facebook event for the pics of the prizes!

Please get in touch with us if you have any questions!