CHARLOTTE, N.C. and COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 15, 2026) – Fastbreak AI, the leading AI-powered sports operations company, today announced a seven-year agreement with USA Fencing, the national governing body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of fencing in the United States. Under the agreement, Fastbreak Travel will serve as the official housing provider for all USA Fencing national competitions and will also support housing across regional fencing organization events.
The agreement builds on USA Fencing’s longstanding relationship with GroupHousing, which was acquired by Fastbreak AI earlier this year and is now part of Fastbreak Travel. Fencing families will continue to benefit from the same hotel relationships, dedicated support team and negotiated rates they relied on with GroupHousing, along with new capabilities powered by the Fastbreak AI platform.
What's new for fencing families:
- Booking is integrated directly into USA Fencing event registration, so competitors can register and book hotels in a single step.
- A mobile booking experience with payment flexibility and a guided checkout for families.
- Real-time updates on room block availability, hotel options and stay-to-save pricing across every USA Fencing event.
- Expanded hotel access through Fastbreak Travel's broader network across North America.
USA Fencing oversees more than 400 events per year, ranging from the North American Cup series and Summer Nationals to regional qualifying events. The combined scale represents tens of thousands of room nights annually across the U.S., with travel often spanning multiple weekends and multiple cities for the same family over the course of a season.
"Fencing families put in real miles for this sport, driving hours, flying across the country, making it work no matter what it takes. Making sure they can find reliable, quality housing close to the venue is one of the most tangible things we can do for them," USA Fencing CEO Phil Andrews said. "Fastbreak understands that, and we're glad to be working with a company that's committed to getting this right for our community."
For Fastbreak Travel, the agreement adds significant volume to what is already the fastest-growing sports travel business in the country, driven by the strength of an integrated platform that connects housing directly to event registration. Most sports travel companies operate as standalone services bolted onto an event. Fastbreak Travel is built into the technology that powers the event itself.
"Athletes and their families should be able to register for an event and book their entire experience together, with the trust that comes from one connected platform and pricing they couldn't get on their own," Fastbreak AI Co-Founder and CEO John Stewart said. "That's exactly what we are delivering today, and USA Fencing is exactly the kind of organization driving sports organizations forward. The team there is committed to growing the sport while making the experience better for every athlete that competes. A seven-year agreement only happens when both sides trust each other and see the same future, and that is exactly where we are with USA Fencing."
Fastbreak Travel has grown significantly over the past year through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions of group travel businesses, most recently GroupHousing. The platform now manages hundreds of thousands of annual room nights across tournament directors, sports commissions, national governing bodies and major event operators across North America.
About USA Fencing
USA Fencing is the national governing body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of fencing in the United States, sanctioning more than 400 events per year and serving a membership of approximately 50,000 fencers across every level of the sport, from grassroots to Olympic and Paralympic competition. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Fencing is committed to growing the sport, supporting member safety, and delivering exceptional competitive experiences for fencers and families across the country. Learn more at usafencing.org.
About Fastbreak AI
Fastbreak AI is the leader in sports operations and optimization, with a platform purpose-built for youth, amateur, and elite competitive sports. Fastbreak AI helps tournament directors, club administrators, league operators, and national governing bodies run smarter, lower costs for families, generate new revenue, and deliver better experiences for athletes, coaches, and fans. From AI-powered scheduling and tournament operations to ticketing, travel, and brand activation, Fastbreak empowers the people that make sports exceptional. Learn more at www.fastbreak.ai.
