NIJMEGEN OPEN BJJ 2026

The Nijmegen Open BJJ 2026 is a Gi-only tournament following IBJJF standards with extensive divisions for young grapplers through masters. Eight competition mats accommodate kids (max 150) and adults/masters (max 250).

Competition structure:

• Kids and young adults compete in round-robin format guaranteeing two fights per competitor
• Larger adult divisions use round-robin with elimination or double K.O. brackets
• Absolutes available for blue belts and up (adults and masters only)
• White belts split into beginners (0–6 months) and advanced (6+ months)
• Masters divided into 30–40 and 40+ categories
• Boys and girls compete together in youngest age groups; separate divisions from 8–9 onwards

Registration:

• Adults: €40 early, €50 standard, €60 late
• Kids: €30 early, €35 late
• Black belts compete free

Doors open 8:00, weigh-in 8:00–12:00, competition starts 9:00. Spectator tickets €10 at the door. Dutch citizens earn ranking points toward the BJJ Federatie Nederland 2026 season.

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