World Archery has officially announced the calendar for the 2026–2027 Indoor World Series, featuring an expanded eight-stage circuit that runs from late autumn through early spring, according to official governing body schedules.
For elite recurve and compound archers around the globe, the upcoming indoor campaign establishes a rigorous testing ground across three continents. The series balances historic tournament stops with high-profile international venues, offering athletes a structured pathway from the season’s opening arrows in Switzerland to the championship showdown in the United States.
From Lausanne to Las Vegas: The Eight-Stage Circuit
The Indoor World Series gets underway in Switzerland, where Lausanne hosts the opening leg from October 30 to November 1, 2026. From there, the circuit moves quickly through Europe and the Americas, bringing elite competition to traditional archery strongholds.
Following the opener, competitors travel to Strassen, Luxembourg, for competition running from November 20 to 22, 2026. The calendar then shifts to South America for a December stop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, scheduled for December 4 to 5, before heading to Southeast Asia for the Singapore leg from December 11 to 13, 2026.
The New Year Swing and Championship Final
The calendar shifts into its decisive phase after the turn of the year. Indianapolis plays host to the American leg from January 8 to 10, 2027, closely followed by the classic European meeting in Nîmes, France, scheduled for January 14 to 17, 2027.
Athletes then head to Mérida, Mexico, for competition from February 12 to 14, 2027. The indoor season culminates with its traditional grand finale in the United States, where the iconic Vegas Shoot and the Indoor World Series Finals take place in Las Vegas from March 11 to 14, 2027.
Context and National Preparations
The release of the indoor schedule arrives as national federations manage busy international calendars. While World Archery finalizes the winter blueprint, various delegations continue to balance continental championships and regional multisport commitments, such as Italy’s preparations for the upcoming Mediterranean Games in Taranto.
With precise dates and venues now locked in, national coaching staffs can begin mapping out travel logistics, athlete rotation strategies, and selection trials. The eight-stop tour provides both seasoned veterans and rising talents ample opportunity to secure ranking points and test equipment configurations under high-pressure arena conditions ahead of the outdoor summer circuit.
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