EMPIRE GRAPPLING: SOUTH YORKSHIRE OPEN 2026

EMPIRE GRAPPLING: SOUTH YORKSHIRE OPEN 2026 is a Gi and No-Gi tournament for adults and children, featuring straight knockout format for absolute divisions.

Registration & Capacity: Capped at 250 competitors per period. Early Bird closes 27 June, Normal closes 25 July, Late closes 27 August. All taxes and admin included.

Discounts available: Brown and Black Belts receive 50% off, as do pro MMA fighters (3+ professional fights). Email info@empiregrapplingevents.com with Smoothcomp and Tapology profiles before payment.

Competition Details:

• Doors and weigh-in open 8:00am (weigh-in typically closes 60 minutes before division start)
• Matches begin 9:00am
• Minimum 2 matches guaranteed per athlete (Gi and No-Gi) unless prevented by injury or withdrawal
• One weigh-in covers all divisions; athletes can weigh-in without Gi
• Zero allowance for weigh-ins
• ID verification via random spot checks initially, mandatory by end of 2026

Prizes: Medals awarded once each division is complete (all medallists must be present). Team trophies for Academy Champions, Affiliation Champions, and Kids divisions (both academy and affiliation). #1 Athlete of the Event awarded if there is a clear winner.

Spectator entry available at 8:00am.

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