The World Fencing League (WFL) is a professional fencing organization founded in late 2025 by British-born American Olympic fencer Miles Chamley-Watson. The league was established to modernize the sport through advanced technology, athlete-driven storytelling, and high-production entertainment values.
The WFL was officially announced on November 20, 2025, in Los Angeles. The league was incubated by Chiron Sports Group, a sports-focused investment firm, alongside founder Miles Chamley-Watson.
In December 2025, the league reached a financial milestone by securing its first round of funding from the Flick Family Office. The legal proceedings for the financing were advised by the law firm Winston & Strawn, signaling the league's transition from a concept to a capitalized professional entity.
On January 7, 2026, the WFL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with USA Fencing. This partnership was designed to connect elite professional competition with grassroots participation in the United States. This was followed in February 2026 by a partnership with UC San Diego Athletics to establish professional pathways for collegiate athletes.
By March 2026, the league moved into its final pre-launch phase for the "WFL Debut" scheduled for April 25, 2026, at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. During this month, the league confirmed its full inaugural roster and a US$100,000 grand prize purse.
The league features a select roster of 10 elite fencers. Athletes are announced via the league's official digital channels, with several confirming their participation through verified social media posts.
The league employs proprietary AI-powered blade tracking technology to visualize weapon movements for broadcast audiences, aiming to make "right-of-way" calls easier for viewers to follow.