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Strahan Launches Pro Fencing League
21 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Michael Strahan co-announced the World Fencing League on GMA.
- The WFL is the sport's first professional league.
- The league debuts in Los Angeles in April 2026.
Michael Strahan, famed NFL defensive end and television personality, has entered the world of professional sports management with the co-founding of the World Fencing League. He announced this groundbreaking venture on "Good Morning America," highlighting his continued engagement with sports beyond his playing career.
The World Fencing League represents a significant development as the first professional league dedicated to fencing. Olympic fencer Miles Chamley-Watson, a co-founder, expressed his vision of creating a clear roadmap for aspiring fencers, offering them a professional endgame.
The WFL's inaugural season is scheduled to commence in Los Angeles in April 2026, featuring 12 elite fencers from around the world. The league has ambitious plans for global expansion, with aspirations to establish a presence in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and other parts of the United States.
