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Cactus Cup 2026

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It’s a wrap!

Cactus Cup 2026 may have ended, but keep in touch as we’re looking forward to announcing Cactus Cup 2027.

The hottest event of the Summer

Join us at the Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West for an unforgettable HEMA weekend. Featuring tiered Open and W+ tournament categories for longsword, rapier, sword & buckler, and saber. Cactus Cup also offers a cutting tournament, vendors on site, room for free sparring, and workshops from talented instructors.

About Cactus Cup

RegistrationRules & RequirementsScheduleFeatured Coaches for Open LongswordSponsorsAdditional FAQInstructors

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Base Registration

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Cactus Cup Schedule

Friday, July 17th

Saturday, July 18th

Saturday, July 18th

Pool Party

Saturday, July 18th

Saturday, July 18th

Saturday, July 18th

Sword Prom

Sunday, July 19th

Saturday, July 18th

Sunday, July 19th

TBA

Cactus Cup Rules

Code of Conduct & Event PoliciesGear Requirements & Weapons Permissions - All tournaments All Tournament RulesCactus Cup Staff Guidelines

Our Generous Sponsors

We can't wait to announce this sponsor!

Sponsorship Application

Featured Coaches for Open Longsword

Coming soon

TBA

Guest Instructors

Coming soon

Calling all talented and knowledgeable sword instructors! We want YOU to share your research, passion, and skills with Cactus Cup. Proposal deadline is April 15th 2026. 

Submit a Workshop Proposal

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at mordhauhema@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) is the nearest international airport. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA) is a regional airport that might also be convenient for some travelers. 

Mesa Sheraton at Wrigleyville! Make sure to use our room block for the best rates! 

Yes, Cactus Cup will be submitted to HEMA Ratings. It will also be hosted on HEMAScorecard.com. Please note that by registering it is assumed that the participant is permitting their name to be logged on HEMA Ratings and HEMAscorecard.com. To opt out and be anonymized please reach out directly before registering.

We are grateful for your interest. Please fill out our sponsorship application form: https://forms.gle/wL8jmZnSb7FteBtP9

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