IBJJF European Championship 2027: dates, registration and brackets
1 December 2026 · GREATER News
The European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship takes place from 13 to 23 January 2027 at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Odivelas, next to Lisbon. Academies have until 23 December to affiliate and athletes until 3 January to register. Here are all the deadlines, the fee and which divisions compete each day.
Key dates
- 23 December 2026: date recommended by the IBJJF to have the academy affiliated and the athlete's membership active.
- 3 January 2027, 23:59 (Lisbon time): registration closes. It may close earlier if it fills up.
- 4 January: last day for athletes to correct their details (or withdraw, without a refund).
- 5 and 6 January: correction period for coaches.
- 8 January, until 17:00: review day. Anyone alone in their division can request a change or withdraw with a refund.
- 12 January: brackets and final schedule released.
- 13 to 23 January: competition.
Venue: Odivelas (Lisbon)
The tournament returns to the Pavilhão Multiusos de Odivelas (Alameda do Porto Pinheiro, 2675-668 Odivelas), the same arena as the 2026 edition, which ended with record participation. Spectator admission is free and the doors open around one hour before the first match.
Registration and fee
Registration is done on the IBJJF website. To compete you need an IBJJF membership active until the last day of the championship and your academy must be affiliated. The fee rises in stages; since 16 November it has been at the final one:
| Until | Fee (standard registration) |
|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2026 | 140 USD |
| 15 Nov 2026 | 173 USD |
| 3 Jan 2027 | 186 USD |
Fees published in dollars on the official website. The fee is only refunded within 48 hours of purchase, except for athletes left alone in their division.
Which divisions compete each day
This is the IBJJF's provisional pre-schedule; the final one is published on 12 January.
| Day | Divisions |
|---|---|
| Wed 13* | White master; blue master 1 (women) and master 2-7 |
| Thu 14 | White master; blue master 1-7; purple master 1-3 |
| Fri 15 | Blue master 1 (men); purple master 1-7; brown master 1-3 |
| Sat 16 | Purple master 4-7; brown master 1-4; black master 1-3 |
| Sun 17 | Brown master 4-7; black master 1-7 |
| Mon 18 | Adult white; adult blue (women); brown master 5-7; black master 4-7 |
| Tue 19 | Adult white; adult blue |
| Wed 20 | Adult blue (men); adult purple; adult brown |
| Thu 21 | Juvenile white, blue and purple; adult purple and brown |
| Fri 22 | Juvenile white, blue and purple; adult black |
| Sat 23 | Juvenile blue; adult black (finals) |
* The 13th is only used if there are more entries than fit in ten days.
Brackets
The brackets come out on 12 January on bjjcompsystem.com, the IBJJF system. There each athlete can see their bracket, their opponent and the approximate time. It's worth checking them the same day in case of errors: the correction period will already have passed, so the key thing is to check your details carefully before 4 January.
Weigh-in and mat requirements
- You must be in the warm-up area at least one hour before your division's estimated time.
- Weigh-in is right before the first match, in kilos and with a single attempt.
- Always have to hand: photo ID or your IBJJF membership card.
- Adult black belts: a royal blue gi and a white gi, and 40 IBJJF ranking points.
- You sign up for the open class within 15 minutes of receiving your medal.
How to watch live and how much it costs
- Where: the 2026 edition was streamed live on FloGrappling, which broadcasts IBJJF events. It has not announced the 2027 broadcast yet; we will update this when it does. It is a paid service: there is no free-to-air broadcast.
- Time zone: Lisbon is on the same time as London in January, and one hour behind Madrid, Paris and Rome.
- How much: a monthly plan at $29.99 a month, or an annual plan at $10.62 a month paid for the whole year up front (about $127). These are the US-dollar prices on its website on 28 October 2026 and may change before January.
- How: sign up at flograppling.com, choose a plan and watch in your browser or in the FloSports app (iPhone, iPad and Android). On TV, use Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Google TV or Samsung, LG and Vizio TVs.
- In person: admission to the arena is free.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the IBJJF European Championship 2027?
From 13 to 23 January 2027 at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Odivelas (Lisbon). The 13th is only used if there are too many entries.
When does registration close?
On 3 January at 23:59, Lisbon time, unless it fills up earlier. The academy should be affiliated before 23 December.
When are the brackets released?
On 12 January 2027, together with the final schedule, on bjjcompsystem.com.
Does it cost anything for spectators?
No, admission is free.
Sources: IBJJF · official event page · IBJJF · pre-schedule · FloGrappling · 2026 edition · FloGrappling · how the 2026 edition was streamed · FloGrappling · plans and prices (accessed 26 and 28 October 2026).