EUROPEAN MASTERS LEAGUE EINDHOVEN

The European Master League (EML) is a Jiu-Jitsu competition reserved for athletes aged 30 and over. It is built for Masters who train seriously alongside work and family life: a well-organised, punctual and safety-focused event where you only compete against your own age group.

Registration is capped at venue capacity (220–250 competitors).

📍 Venue

• Venue: Fontys Sporthogeschool
• Address: Theo Koomenlaan 3, 5644 HZ Eindhoven, Netherlands

📅 Dates & Registration

Registration closes on 16 February 2027 or earlier if the venue is full. No on-site registration.

• Early bird: until 15 Dec 2026 | €45
• Standard: 16 Dec 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 | €50
• Final: 22 Jan – 16 Feb 2027 | €60
•  When participating in gi and no-gi you get a €10 discount. 
• Competition day: Sunday 21 February 2027

Divisions: Men’s No-Gi, Women’s No-Gi, Men’s Gi and Women’s Gi. The fee applies per division entry.

​🔥 Early Bird Bonus!

Don't wait to secure your spot—the first 50 athletes to register

will automatically receive a FREE, exclusive European Master League (EML) Eindhoven t-shirt!

🛡️ What to Expect

• Masters only: Master divisions are never merged with Adult divisions.
• On schedule: single-elimination brackets (see three-athlete divisions below) to keep the day moving and on time.
• Safety: medical team on site.

⚖️ Weigh-in & Rules

• Schedule: the schedule updates live. Follow your bracket on Smoothcomp and be in the warm-up area well before your match is called.
• Weigh-in: scales open at 08:00. Weigh in no later than 60 minutes before your first match.
• Weight: zero tolerance (0.0 kg). Athletes over their division limit are disqualified, with no refund.
• Gi and No-Gi: athletes entered in both weigh in only once.
• Rules: IBJJF rules, weight classes and age divisions (Master 1 to Master 7).

🔀 Small Divisions

When a division has few athletes, the following rules apply:

• Alone in your division: you may move down one age division (e.g. Master 2 to Master 1) or up one weight class.
• Merging weight classes: only with written consent from every athlete involved.
• Three-athlete divisions: athlete 1 faces athlete 2, then athlete 3 faces the loser of that first match.
• No opponent at all: choose between a full refund or a win by walkover, which qualifies you for the Absolute.

🥇 Absolute & Medals

• Absolute (open class): open only to the top 3 of each weight division, including winners by walkover.
• Medals: EML medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Podiums take place right after each final.

🔄 Cancellations, Changes & Conduct

All changes and cancellations are made through your Smoothcomp account.

• Full refund: cancel at least 28 days before the event.
• 100% EML credit: cancel between 27 and 7 days before the event (valid for a future EML event).
• Less than 7 days before: no refund and no credit.
• Registrations made less than 7 days before the event are final.
• Division or weight changes: possible up to 3 days before the event.
• Conduct: disrespectful behaviour towards officials, athletes or staff leads to immediate disqualification and removal from the venue.

🎟️ Spectators & Coaches: spectator tickets are €10 at the door (grandstand). Accredited coaches have access to the coaching area next to the mats.