Sofia CrossSwords is the first Bulgarian HEMA tournament and one of the biggest competitions on the Balkans,
Sofia CrossSwords is the first Bulgarian HEMA tournament and one of the biggest on the Balkans. Since 2022 hundreds of fencers from the region and all over Europe have taken part in both our standard and unique competition formats. Since 2023 the event is also open to the public and advertising HEMA competitions to bigger audiences as a spectator combat sport. The third edition of Sofia CrossSword
02/04/2026
Registration for Sofia CrossSwords 2026 is now OPEN!
Come to Bulgaria on the 11th of July for a full day of fencing.
https://sofiaxswords.com/scs26reg
Join our Open Sword&Buckler, Open Light Longsword, Ladies Light Longsword and Ladies Sword&Buckler tournament categories.
This year we yet again provide the swords, but we also allow fencers to bring their own, if they fit the gear requirements - best of both worlds.
It looks like a crash, but is it? High level S&B is what happens after the clash - at the semifinals of Sofia CrossSwords 2025 Open S&B tourney.
Doubles are a natural consequence of fencing - they don't make the exchange before them any less exciting.
From the Open &Buckler semifinals of Sofia CrossSwords 2025
11/11/2025
And here are some photos from Day 2 of Sofia CrossSwords 2025 - longsword shenanigans, thanks to the eye of Alex Kornev yet again!
From the Ladies Light Longsword at Sofia CrossSwords 2025
From the semifinals of the Open Light Longsword at Sofia CrossSwords 2025
The first day of Sofia CrossSwords 2025!
11/11/2025
The bright Day 1 of Sofia CrossSwords this year - through the lens of our photographer Alex Kornev.
10/11/2025
Sofia CrossSwords 2025 is over - after two solid days of fencing, 4 categories, 200+ matches, and 2,600+ exchanges. Huge thanks to all fencers and staff!
Here are the 12 medalists of SCS2025:
Open Sword & Buckler
🥇Ondřej Malina - Rožnovsky šermirsky klub (Czechia)
🥈Patrick Rance - SMART HEMA Clubs (United Kingdom)
🥉Bozhidar Lalev - ARETI – School of Old Bulgarian Saber (Bulgaria)
Open Arming Sword
🥇Ondřej Malina - Rožnovsky šermirsky klub (Czechia)
🥈Borislav Krustev - Fechtshule Sofia (Bulgaria)
🥉Bozhidar Lalev - ARETI – School of Old Bulgarian Saber (Bulgaria)
Open Light Longsword
🥇Ondřej Malina - Rožnovsky šermirsky klub (Czechia)
🥈Angel Chernaev - Historical Swordsmanship – Angel Chernaev (Bulgaria)
🥉Steven Gallagher - SMART HEMA Clubs (United Kingdom)
Ladies Light Longsword
🥇Stefani Metodieva - Historical Swordsmanship – Angel Chernaev (Bulgaria)
🥈Dobrina Andreeva - Historical Swordsmanship – Angel Chernaev (Bulgaria)
🥉Maria Dimova - ARETI – School of Old Bulgarian Saber (Bulgaria)
Congratulations to all medalists for their excellent performances!
08/11/2025
That's the afterparty spot for tonight - from 20:30. Kitchens is open until 10, keep that in mind if you are late.
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