IBJJF World No-Gi 2026 in Las Vegas: dates and registration
26 October 2026 · GREATER News
The World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship, the biggest no-gi tournament of the year, takes place from Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 December 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Registration is open until 29 November and brackets are released on 9 December.
Key dates
- 17 November: last day to book at the hotels with the tournament rate.
- 19 November: recommended date to have the academy registered and the athlete's membership active.
- 29 November: registration closes (23:59, Las Vegas time).
- 30 November: last day for athletes to correct their registration.
- 1 and 2 December: corrections by coaches.
- 4 December: registration review day; questions to the IBJJF before 17:00.
- 9 December: official schedule and brackets.
- 10 to 12 December: competition.
Registration fee
The IBJJF raises the fee in stages. The first two have already passed (153 and 186 dollars); from 5 October until registration closes it costs 204 dollars. Refunds are only given if you cancel within 48 hours of payment.
What's on each day
According to the IBJJF pre-schedule, which may still change:
- Thursday 10: blue, purple and brown (adult and master) and black master 1 to 3.
- Friday 11: all coloured belts, including juveniles, black master 1 to 7 and the first rounds of adult black.
- Saturday 12: juvenile blue and purple, adult purple, brown master, black master 4 to 7 and the adult black finals.
In men's adult black belt, the semi-finals and finals are on Saturday. In women's, divisions run up to the semi-finals on Friday and the final is on Saturday. Registration for the adult black belt open class closes on Thursday at 16:00 and no entries are accepted after that.
Venue and admission
The championship is held in halls N3 and N4 of the Las Vegas Convention Center (300 Convention Center Dr). Spectator admission costs 25 dollars per day and children under 12 get in free. Parking costs 20 dollars.
Rules worth remembering
- Weigh-in is in pounds, right before the first match and with a single attempt. European competitors should convert their weight to pounds well in advance.
- You must be at the venue and in the bullpen at least one hour before your division's scheduled time.
- You need an active IBJJF membership and your academy must be registered with the federation.
How to watch live and how much it costs
- Where: on FloGrappling, which streams IBJJF events. It is a paid service: there is no free-to-air broadcast.
- When: 10 to 12 December. Las Vegas is 8 hours behind London and 9 hours behind most of continental Europe, so morning sessions there are afternoon or evening here. Exact times come with the official schedule on 9 December.
- 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 vary by country and offer.
- 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.
- Replays: matches stay in its video library for as long as you are subscribed.
Frequently asked questions
When can I register until?
Until 29 November at 23:59, Las Vegas time (8:59 on 30 November in mainland Spain). It costs 204 dollars.
When are the brackets released?
On 9 December, on bjjcompsystem.com, at the same time as the official schedule.
How much does it cost to get in as a spectator?
25 dollars per day. Children under 12 don't pay.
Where can I watch it live?
On FloGrappling, with a subscription: $29.99 a month or $10.62 a month on the annual plan. You can watch on the web and in the FloSports app.
Is weigh-in in kilos or pounds?
In pounds, right before the first match and with a single attempt.
Sources: IBJJF, event page · IBJJF, pre-schedule · FloGrappling, how to watch · FloGrappling, plans and prices (accessed 26 and 28 October 2026).