The VgVK Wien, together with the ARMORED COMBAT AUSTRIA and the SAFE Federation, invites you to the 5. Soft Armored Fighting European Championship.
From May 1 to 3, 2026, around 200 athletes from up to 15 countries will compete in various soft sword competitions in age groups from 4 to 99 years at the Sporthalle Simmering, 1110 Vienna.
Friday, May 1, 2026, 2 pm – Sunday, May 3, 2026, 4 pm
Sporthalle Simmering
Florian-Hedorfer-Straße 24, 1110 Vienna
Subway: U3 (Station Simmering)
Tram: 11, 71 (Station Weißenböckstraße)
Bus: 69A, 73A (Station Florian Hedorfer Straße)
International Travel
By plane: Vienna International Airport (VIE)
By train: Vienna Central Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof)
By bus: Vienna International Bus Terminal (Erdbergstraße 200A, 1030 Wien)
Age Categories: 4 to 99 years
Sword & Shield, Sword & Buckler, Longsword, Sabre & Buckler
Entry Fees for Athletes
EUR 15.00 per person (ages 18 and above)
EUR 7.50 per person (under 18)
Competition Equipment
For the European Championship, standardized SAF equipment according to the international regulations of the SAFE Federation will be used. Soft-Sword equipment (swords, sabers, shields, and bucklers) will be provided to the athletes.
Helmets, gloves, and all other necessary sports and protective gear must be brought by the participants themselves.
Eligible athletes must be from SAFEF member countries (official or friendly).
National federations are responsible for selecting and registering their teams for the European Championship (e.g., Austria: Armored Combat Austria, France: FFSAF, etc.).
Starting Places
The number of starting places for 2026 is limited to 200 (compared to 150 in Champeix 2025). Allocation will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration
Online registration for international athletes and coaches is expected to open on Monday, February 2, 2026. On Monday, March 2, 2026, online registration will open for Austrian participants.
The registration deadline is Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Lunch Catering
As part of the online registration, athletes and coaches will have the option to pre-order lunch packages – available in vegetarian or non-vegetarian versions – for an additional fee. Exact prices and contents will be announced in due course.
Accommodation Nearby
JUFA Hotel Wien City (Mautner-Markhof-Gasse 50, 1110 Wien)
Hotel König (Kaiser-Ebersdorfer-Straße 26, 1110 Wien)
ibis budget Wien Sankt Marx (Franzosengraben 15, 1030 Wien)
We are happy to assist in finding suitable accommodations for your teams!
Restaurants Nearby
Mr. CHEN (Kaiser-Ebersdorfer-Straße 84, 1110 Wien)
Milanino (Kaiser-Ebersdorfer-Straße 82, 1110 Wien)
Harry’s Augustin Restaurant (Kaiser-Ebersdorfer-Straße 58, 1110 Wien)
Gaststätte Pistauer (Ravelinstraße 3, 1110 Wien)
Schutzhaus Haideröslein (Klg Simmeringer Haide 432G, 1110 Wien)
There are numerous other restaurants and cafés in the surrounding area, especially along Simmeringer Hauptstraße.
Catering & Shopping Facilities
Several supermarkets are located nearby. Drinks and snacks will also be available for athletes and spectators on-site.
Please note: On May 1 (public holiday) and Sunday, May 3, most shops in Austria will be closed.
Sustainability
We are committed to making the European Championship environmentally friendly and in line with the criteria of Wiener ÖkoEvents. Therefore, we recommend that all participants and visitors travel by public transport.
Sponsors & Supporters Wanted
To make the European Championship possible, we are looking for partners, sponsors, and supporters who would like to contribute to this international sporting event.
Our sports federation – ARMORED COMBAT AUSTRIA – is a non-profit organisation with official donation deductibility status (SP-27750), meaning your support can be tax-deductible. Together, we can send a strong message for sport, sustainability, and international cooperation.
Contact
Organizer: Heinrich S. Wurzian, BSc
Email: vorstand@vgvk.at
Phone: +43 699 106 18 139
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