Cauliflower Cup Circuit – Amsterdam Edition

Gi, No-Gi ,Absolute Divisions & Kids divisions 📅 February 23, 2026 📍 Sporthallen Zuid, Amsterdam, Netherlands 

+ Free T-shirt when you sign up for the Early Bird ! 

The Cauliflower Cup Circuit kicks off in Amsterdam! This is the first stop of a 5-event series running throughout the year, giving athletes multiple opportunities to compete, collect points, and battle their way to the top of Europe’s most competitive BJJ circuit.

Whether you compete in Gi, No-Gi, or Absolute, you’re guaranteed at least 2 matches thanks to our double-elimination format in the weight categories. Lose once? You still have the chance to fight your way back to the podium in the third-place bracket.

Our venue, Sporthallen Zuid, provides 10 full competition areas, a massive warm-up space, and a professional stage for champions—ensuring a world-class experience for both athletes and spectators.

Competition Format

• Weight Divisions (Gi & No-Gi): Double elimination system. Competitors are guaranteed at least two matches. Losers from the main bracket move into a secondary bracket, where they can still fight for third place.
• Absolute Divisions: Single elimination. Once you’re out, you’re out—making this the ultimate test of skill and strategy.

Ruleset & Categories

• All divisions (Gi & No-Gi) follow the IBJJF ruleset.
• IBJJF weight classes will be used for both male and female competitors.
• A 500g weight allowance applies across all categories.
• Gi competitors register according to belt and age.
• No-Gi athletes register as Beginner, Intermediate, or Professional based on training experience.

Circuit Points System

The Cauliflower Cup Circuit is more than one tournament—it’s a season-long challenge. Competitors earn points at every event, and rankings are tracked across all 5 events.

• 🥇 1st Place – 11 points
• 🥈 2nd Place – 7 points
• 🥉 3rd Place – 3 points

Points are awarded in Gi divisions, Absolute divisions, and No-Gi divisions. ⚠️ Gi and No-Gi points are tracked separately, meaning you can aim for the top of both leaderboards.

End-of-Season Prizes 💰

At the conclusion of the 5-event circuit, the athletes with the highest points in their divisions will be crowned Circuit Champions and awarded cash prizes:

Gi Circuit Champions

• Blue Belt – €200
• Purple Belt – €300
• Brown Belt – €400
• Black Belt – €500

No-Gi Circuit Champions

• Beginner – €200
• Intermediate – €400
• Expert – €500

Schedule

• 07:30 Doors open & weigh-ins begin
• 09:00 First matches start
• 11:30 Last call for weigh-ins
• 12:00 Weigh-ins close
• 18:30 Event concludes

Weigh-ins are without the Gi for all competitors. If you compete in both Gi and No-Gi, you only need to weigh in once.

Registration & Pricing

• Early Bird: €55 (until Dec 31, 2025)
• Regular: €65 (until Feb 10, 2026)
• Absolute Division: €15
• Additional Division/Category: +€15
• Spectators: €10

Event Features

• Custom medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place at each event
• Podium ceremonies with media coverage
• Circuit leaderboard updated after every event
• Large warm-up area and professional scoreboards
• On-site medic for athlete safety
• Team trophies for top academies
• Food, music, and a vibrant competitive atmosphere

Why Compete in the Cauliflower Cup Circuit?

The Cauliflower Cup Circuit isn’t just one tournament—it’s a season. With five events across the year, athletes collect points, chase rankings, and fight for the title of Circuit Champion in their division.

It’s your chance to: ✅ Test yourself under the official IBJJF ruleset ✅ Gain experience in both Gi and No-Gi formats ✅ Compete for end-of-season cash prizes ✅ Be part of a professional series that rewards dedication ✅ Step on the mats at Amsterdam’s premier venue alongside Europe’s best athletes

🔥 Start your journey in Amsterdam on February 23, 2026. The road to the Cauliflower Cup Circuit championship begins here.