EMPIRE GRAPPLING: GREATER MANCHESTER OPEN 2026

Empire Grappling: Greater Manchester Open 2026 is a pre-registration-only event for Adults (18+) and Children, with both Gi and No-Gi divisions. Absolute divisions use straight knockout format.

Registration & Capacity: Capped at 250 competitors per period. Early Bird closes 27 December 2025, Normal closes 24 January 2026, Late closes 26 February 2026. All taxes and admin included. Discounts available: Brown and Black Belts receive 50% off, as do Pro MMA fighters (3+ professional fights) — claim via email to info@empiregrapplingevents.com with proof.

Competition Details:

• Doors and weigh-in open 8:00am; matches begin 9:00am
• Weigh-in closes 60 minutes before each division
• Zero allowance on weight; missed or late weigh-in = disqualification
• Minimum 2 matches guaranteed per athlete (Gi and No-Gi)
• Division changes accepted until 1 March 2026, 10:00pm via Smoothcomp only
• ID checks being introduced (random initially, mandatory by mid-2026)

Prizes: Medals awarded to top finishers (all medallists must be present). Team trophies for Academy Champions, Affiliation Champions, and Kids divisions across both formats. Athlete of the Event awarded if there's a clear winner.

Spectator entry begins at 8:00am.

For full details and registration, visit the official event page.