UC San Diego has partnered with the World Fencing League (WFL) in a strategic partnership to offer athletes a clearer path to professional competition and raise the sport's profile nationwide. The partnership aims to connect NCAA competition with a growing professional ecosystem and support the sport’s long-term growth. Olympic medalist Miles Chamley-Watson, the WFL founder, stated the goal is to make elite fencing more visible, more accessible and more connected to real opportunities. The WFL, which aims to modernize fencing for a new generation, will also collaborate on initiatives focused on athlete engagement, educational opportunities and exposure to professional pathways.