Every Jiu-Jitsu Competition Left in 2026

The year is not over. There are nearly seventy verified jiu-jitsu tournaments between now and December 31st across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Whether you are chasing IBJJF medals, looking for your first tournament, or trying to squeeze in one more competition before the new year, this is the list.

Every event below has been confirmed against the federation’s own published calendar as of September 2026. If an event was not verified, it is not on this list. A short accurate calendar beats a long speculative one.

Closest to Home: Philadelphia / NJ / NY / DE / MD

If you train at The Garden and want to compete without a flight, these are your options:

• NAGA Philadelphia Grappling and BJJ Championship — October 3, Philadelphia, PA. Gi and No-Gi. Kids, teens, and adults. Registration tiers from $79 to $169 depending on when you sign up.
• IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championship — October 2–4, Secaucus, NJ (Meadowlands Exposition Center). No-Gi only. Blue belt and above. Juvenile, adult, and master divisions. Registration deadline: September 23.
• Grappling Industries New Jersey — October 18, Rahway, NJ. Gi and No-Gi round-robin format. Kids through adults. Early bird $90 before October 6.
• NAGA Richmond Grappling and BJJ Championship — October 24, Glen Allen, VA. Gi and No-Gi. All ages and levels.
• Grappling Industries Philadelphia — October 24, Broomall, PA (Marple Sports Arena). Gi and No-Gi round-robin. Kids, teens, and adults. $90 per division.
• Tap Cancer Out Philadelphia BJJ Open — November 7, Hatfield, PA (SoFive / XL Sports World). Gi only. Kids age 4 and up through masters. Early bird $90. Charity tournament — fundraisers who raise $250 or more compete free.
• Grappling Industries Brooklyn — November 14, Brooklyn, NY. Gi and No-Gi round-robin. All levels.
• JJWL Finals East 2026 — November 14, Trenton, NJ (Cure Insurance Arena). Gi and No-Gi. Adults, masters, and youth divisions. Registration deadline: November 11.
• IBJJF New Jersey Fall Open — November 21–22, Secaucus, NJ (Meadowlands Exposition Center). Gi. White through black belt, juvenile through Master 7. Kids on November 22. Registration deadline: November 13. Free spectator admission.
• NAGA North American Grappling Championship — November 21, Hillsborough Township, NJ (Iron Peak Sports and Events). Gi and No-Gi. All levels and ages. $119 per division.
• Grappling Industries Pittsburgh — November 21, Pittsburgh, PA. Gi and No-Gi round-robin.
• Grappling Industries Virginia Beach — November 28, Virginia Beach, VA. Gi and No-Gi round-robin.
• Grappling Industries Connecticut — December 12, New Haven, CT. Gi and No-Gi round-robin.
• Grappling Industries DMV — December 13, Sterling, VA. Gi and No-Gi round-robin.

That is fourteen tournaments within driving distance of Philadelphia between October and December.

October 2026

United States

IBJJF

• Pan No-Gi Championship — October 2–4, Secaucus, NJ. No-Gi. Blue belt and above. Juvenile, adult, and master divisions. Registration deadline: September 23.
• Charlotte Fall International Open — October 10–11, Concord, NC (Cabarrus Arena and Events Center). Gi and No-Gi. White through black belt. Juvenile, adult, and master divisions.
• Houston Fall International Open — October 10–11, Houston, TX (Reliant Center). Gi and No-Gi. White through black belt. Kids on October 11. Registration deadline: October 2.
• Sacramento Fall International Open — October 17–18, Sacramento, CA (SAFE Credit Union Convention Center). Gi and No-Gi. Juvenile, adult, and master divisions.
• Boston Fall International Open — October 24–25, Boston, MA (Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center). Gi and No-Gi. Juvenile, adult, and master divisions.
• Orange County Fall International Open — October 24–25, Costa Mesa, CA (OC Fair and Event Center). No-Gi confirmed. Juvenile, adult, and master divisions. Registration deadline: October 16.

NAGA

• Philadelphia Grappling and BJJ Championship — October 3, Philadelphia, PA. Gi and No-Gi. All levels and ages.
• San Jose Grappling and BJJ Championship — October 3, San Jose, CA. Gi and No-Gi. All levels and ages.
• World (Los Angeles) Grappling and BJJ Championship — October 10, Los Angeles, CA (LA Convention Center). Gi and No-Gi.
• Indianapolis Grappling and BJJ Championship — October 10, Fishers, IN. Gi and No-Gi.
• Springfield Grappling and BJJ Championship — October 10, Springfield, MA. Gi and No-Gi.
• Denver Grappling and BJJ Championship — October 17, Denver, CO. Gi and No-Gi.
• Atlanta Grappling and BJJ Championship — October 17, Duluth, GA. Gi and No-Gi.
• San Antonio Grappling and BJJ Championship — October 24, San Antonio, TX. Gi and No-Gi.
• Richmond Grappling and BJJ Championship — October 24, Glen Allen, VA. Gi and No-Gi.
• Houston Grappling and BJJ Championship — October 31, Spring, TX. Gi and No-Gi.
• Nashville Grappling and BJJ Championship — October 31, Franklin, TN. Gi and No-Gi.

JJWL

• San Diego XIX — October 10, Del Mar, CA (Del Mar Fairgrounds). Gi and No-Gi. Adults, masters, and youth divisions. Registration deadline: October 7.
• Nationals South II — October 17, Rosenberg, TX. Gi and No-Gi. Adults, masters, and youth divisions.

Grappling Industries (Gi and No-Gi round-robin at every event)

• October 3 — Detroit, MI / Buffalo, NY / Everett, WA
• October 10 — Salt Lake City, UT / Boston, MA / Memphis, TN
• October 17 — San Antonio, TX / Denver, CO
• October 18 — Rahway, NJ
• October 24 — Broomall, PA (Philadelphia) / Rio Rancho, NM / Grand Rapids, MI
• October 31 — Kansas City, KS

International (IBJJF)

• European No-Gi Championship — October 28 – November 1, Lido di Ostia (Rome), Italy (PalaPellicone). No-Gi. Juvenile, adult, and master divisions. This event has reached full capacity.

International (Grappling Industries)

• October 3 — Dudelange, Luxembourg
• October 4 — Sunshine Coast, Australia
• October 10–11 — Nuremberg, Germany
• October 18 — Milan, Italy / Newcastle, Australia
• October 24 — Mödling, Austria
• October 31 — Amsterdam, Netherlands

November 2026

United States

IBJJF

• Atlanta Fall International Open — November 14–15, College Park, GA (Georgia International Convention Center). Gi and No-Gi. White through black belt. Juvenile, adult, and master divisions. Kids on November 15. Registration deadline: November 6.
• New Jersey Fall International Open — November 21–22, Secaucus, NJ (Meadowlands Exposition Center). Gi. White through black belt. Juvenile through Master 7. Kids on November 22. Registration deadline: November 13. Free spectator admission.

NAGA

• Fort Myers Grappling and BJJ Championship — November 7, North Fort Myers, FL. Gi and No-Gi.
• Hawaii Grappling and BJJ Championship — November 7–8, Honolulu, HI. Gi and No-Gi.
• Orlando Grappling and BJJ Championship — November 14, Orlando, FL. Gi and No-Gi.
• Boston Grappling and BJJ Championship — November 14, Hanover, MA. Gi and No-Gi.
• NAGA North American Grappling Championship — November 21, Hillsborough Township, NJ (Iron Peak Sports and Events). Gi and No-Gi. $119 per division.
• Chicago Grappling and BJJ Championship — November 21, Oak Lawn, IL. Gi and No-Gi.

JJWL

• Finals Texas 2026 — November 7, Frisco, TX. Gi and No-Gi. Adults, masters, and youth divisions.
• Finals East 2026 — November 14, Trenton, NJ (Cure Insurance Arena). Gi and No-Gi. Adults, masters, and youth divisions. Registration deadline: November 11.
• AZ State Championship 2026 — November 14, Tempe, AZ (Mullett Arena). Gi and No-Gi. Adults, masters, and youth divisions. Registration deadline: November 11.
• Finals NorCal 2026 — November 21, Stockton, CA (Adventist Health Arena). Gi and No-Gi. Adults, masters, and youth divisions. Registration deadline: November 18.

ADCC

• ADCC US Open — November 14, Round Rock, TX (Round Rock Sports Center). No-Gi. All levels from kids through masters. Weigh-ins November 13. Registration fee $125–$150.

Grappling Industries (Gi and No-Gi round-robin at every event)

• November 7 — Milford, NH (New Hampshire) / Chicago, IL
• November 14 — Las Vegas, NV / Brooklyn, NY
• November 21 — Pittsburgh, PA / San Diego, CA
• November 28 — Virginia Beach, VA

Other

• Tap Cancer Out Philadelphia BJJ Open — November 7, Hatfield, PA (SoFive / XL Sports World). Gi only. Kids age 4 and up through masters. Early bird $90. Charity event — fundraisers who raise $250 or more compete free.

International (IBJJF)

• European No-Gi Championship (continued) — runs through November 1, Lido di Ostia (Rome), Italy.

International (Grappling Industries)

• November 1 — Gold Coast, Australia
• November 8 — Paris, France / Melbourne, Australia
• November 14 — Cape Town, South Africa
• November 15 — Dublin, Ireland / Adelaide, Australia
• November 21 — Berlin, Germany / Bangkok, Thailand
• November 22 — Sydney, Australia
• November 28 — Brussels, Belgium

December 2026

United States

IBJJF

• Waco International Open — December 5–6, Waco, TX (Extraco Event Center). Gi. Juvenile, adult, and Master 1–7. Registration deadline: November 27.
• World No-Gi Championship — December 10–12, Las Vegas, NV (Las Vegas Convention Center, Hall N3/N4). No-Gi. Blue belt and above. Juvenile, adult, and Master 1–7. This is the biggest no-gi tournament of the year. Registration deadline: November 29.
• Kids International Championship — December 11, Las Vegas, NV (Las Vegas Convention Center). Ages 4 through teen. Registration deadline: November 29.

NAGA

• NAGA World (Dallas) Grappling and BJJ Championship — December 5, Duncanville, TX (Duncanville Fieldhouse). Gi and No-Gi. All levels and ages. NAGA’s year-end championship event.

Grappling Industries (Gi and No-Gi round-robin at every event)

• December 5 — Phoenix, AZ / Milwaukee, WI / Columbus, OH
• December 12 — New Haven, CT / Boise, ID
• December 13 — Sterling, VA (DMV)
• December 19 — Cleveland, OH

International (IBJJF)

• Japanese National Championship — December 3–4, Nagoya, Japan (Aichi-ken Budokan). Gi. Juvenile through master divisions. Registration deadline: November 25.

International (ADCC)

• ADCC New Zealand Open — December 12, Auckland, New Zealand. No-Gi.
• ADCC Korea Busan Open — December 13, Busan, South Korea. No-Gi.
• ADCC Thailand Bangkok Open — December 17, Bangkok, Thailand. No-Gi.

International (Grappling Industries)

• December 5–6 — Johannesburg, South Africa
• December 6 — Brisbane, Australia
• December 12 — Hamburg, Germany / Canberra, Australia
• December 19 — Motherwell, Scotland

Kids and Teens: Your Quick-Scan List

If you are a parent looking for youth divisions, here is every confirmed event with kids or teen brackets, sorted by date:

• NAGA Philadelphia — October 3, Philadelphia, PA. Ages 4 and up. Gi and No-Gi.
• IBJJF Houston Fall Kids Open — October 11, Houston, TX. Mightymite (age 4) through Teen 3. Gi.
• Grappling Industries — Every GI event runs kids and teen divisions. Closest: NJ (Oct 18), Philadelphia (Oct 24), Brooklyn (Nov 14), Pittsburgh (Nov 21).
• NAGA events — Every NAGA tournament runs children (13 and under), teen (14–17), and adult divisions.
• JJWL events — Every JJWL tournament runs youth Gi and No-Gi divisions. Closest to home: Finals East in Trenton, NJ (Nov 14). Also: San Diego XIX (Oct 10), Finals Texas (Nov 7), AZ State Championship (Nov 14), Finals NorCal (Nov 21).
• Tap Cancer Out Philadelphia — November 7, Hatfield, PA. Ages 4 and up. Gi only.
• IBJJF Atlanta Fall Kids Open — November 15, College Park, GA. Mightymite through Teen 3. Gi.
• IBJJF NJ Fall Kids Open — November 22, Secaucus, NJ. Mightymite through Teen 3. Gi. Registration deadline: November 13.
• IBJJF Kids International Championship — December 11, Las Vegas, NV. Mightymite through Teen 3. Gi.

IBJJF kids divisions are Gi only. NAGA and Grappling Industries run both Gi and No-Gi for kids and teens.

Which One Should I Pick? A First-Timer’s Guide

If you have never competed before and you are wondering where to start, here is what I would tell any white belt walking into The Garden asking the same question.

Start with a round-robin format. Grappling Industries guarantees you at least three matches regardless of whether you win or lose. In a single-elimination bracket, you could drive two hours, lose your first match, and go home. Round-robin means you get mat time no matter what. Grappling Industries Philadelphia on October 24 or Grappling Industries New Jersey on October 18 are both close to home and beginner-friendly.

NAGA is a great next step. NAGA runs a huge number of divisions broken down by experience level, so you will be matched against other beginners. The format is double-elimination, so you still get at least two matches. NAGA Philadelphia on October 3 is as close as it gets.

Tap Cancer Out is special. It is a charity tournament, the atmosphere is supportive, and they run a well-organized bracket. If you want your first tournament to also mean something beyond competition, the November 7 event in Hatfield is perfect.

IBJJF is the standard, but not where to start. IBJJF requires a paid membership on top of the entry fee, runs single-elimination brackets (one loss and you are out), and the rule set is stricter. If you have competed a few times and want to test yourself at the highest level, the NJ Fall Open in November or the Pan No-Gi in October are right here in Secaucus.

Keep it close. Your first tournament is stressful enough without adding a flight. Pick something within driving distance so the logistics are one less thing to worry about.

How The Garden Can Help You Get Ready

If you are thinking about competing, talk to us. We run a competition training program designed to prepare you for tournament-level rolling. We will drill the rule sets, work on your cardio, sharpen your game plan, and make sure you know what to expect on the day.

Come train with us. Book a class at The Garden and let us know you are interested in competing — we will point you in the right direction.

Join the conversation in the Courtyard and let us know which tournaments you are signing up for. Let’s build a team and go together.