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World’s top archers gather in Lausanne for indoor season opener

28 October 2026

Lausanne, Switzerland

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The indoor season opens in Lausanne for the fourth consecutive year as the Swiss Open Lausanne 2026 kicks off the 2027 Hyundai Indoor World Series from 30 October to 1 November.

Hosted at the World Archery Excellence Centre, this year’s event brings together 379 archers from 30 countries, with France fielding the largest contingent of 92 competitors.

The competition will feature recurve and compound events across elite, under-21 and 50-plus categories, with barebow making its debut at the Swiss Open.

The indoor circuit will run across eight ranking events from October 2026 to March 2027, culminating in the Indoor World Series Finals in Las Vegas on 14 March, following the Vegas Shoot. Lausanne offers 250 ranking points, giving archers an early opportunity to make their mark in the season standings.

The compound men’s field is stacked with some of the world’s top archers, led by world number 1 Mathias Fullerton of Denmark, who won silver at the 2026 Archery World Cup Final in Saltillo.

He is joined by Mike Schloesser of the Netherlands and Nicolas Girard of France, while Mexico’s Sebastián García Flores adds further depth to the line-up.

Schloesser, the 2023 Swiss Open champion, arrives after helping the Mighty Marathas win Season 2 of India’s Archery Premier League. Girard, meanwhile, will be looking to go one better after finishing runner-up to Britain’s Ajay Scott in 2025.

Marie Horackova arrives in Lausanne with an impressive list of accolades as the world No. 1, 2026 World Cup Final champion and defending Swiss Open champion, looking to retain her title.

In recurve men, Willem Bakker, who won bronze at the Swiss Open in 2025, faces competition from Mexico’s world number 5, Matías Grande, who will be among the leading contenders for the title.

Italy’s Francesca Aloisi returns to defend her 2025 compound women’s title, while compatriot Elisa Roner will be aiming to go one better after taking silver last year. Mexico’s world number 2 Andrea Maya Becerra Arizaga also adds star power to the field, alongside India’s Jyothi Surekha Vennam.

Alongside the main competition, Saturday’s programme includes a new-format secondary tournament in the evening. The event will conclude on Sunday with the Indoor World Series medal matches.

Key information

What’s happening? The Swiss Open Lausanne takes place at the World Archery Excellence Centre from 30 October to 1 November 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland.

What’s at stake? Winners will take home CHF 2,500 in prize money, with ranking points up for grabs towards the 2027 Indoor World Series elite and youth rankings.

Who’s competing? 379 archers from more than 30 countries, with France fielding the largest contingent of 92 archers.

What’s the story? Lausanne opens the indoor season for the fourth consecutive year. Barebow will feature at the Swiss Open for the first time, while archers begin their campaign across eight ranking events, leading to the Indoor World Series Finals in Las Vegas in March 2027.

Schedule

Friday 30 October: Qualification (two sessions)
Saturday 31 October: Qualification (one session), eliminations and secondary tournament
Sunday 1 November: Semi-finals and finals (elite, U21 and 50+)

How to watch

Watch live footage on archery+. Live scores will be available on the World Archery website, with coverage on World Archery’s digital platforms throughout the competition.