BJJ Event Series
Explore 26 recurring event series from major BJJ organizations worldwide.
Tier 1
Abu Dhabi World Pro
24 events
The flagship annual championship of the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) tour, featuring both gi and no-gi divisions. One of the most prestigious international tournaments outside the IBJJF circuit.
ADCC Trials
46 events
Regional qualification tournaments for the ADCC World Championship. Open-entry events held across multiple continents where grapplers compete for coveted spots in the main ADCC bracket.
ADCC World Championship
14 events
The premier submission grappling tournament in the world, organized by the Abu Dhabi Combat Club. Held every two years, ADCC features invite-only competitors across weight classes in a submission-focused ruleset that penalizes stalling and rewards finishes.
Craig Jones Invitational
1 event
An invitational submission grappling event founded by Craig Jones. Features hand-picked competitors in a unique format designed to maximize action and entertainment.
IBJJF Worlds
48 events
The IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, widely regarded as the most prestigious gi tournament in the sport. Held annually, it crowns world champions across every belt level, age group, and weight class. Winning Worlds is the pinnacle achievement in competitive jiu-jitsu.
ONE Fight Night
2 events
Combat sports events from ONE Championship, Asia's largest martial arts promotion. Features grappling and submission matches alongside MMA and Muay Thai on major international cards.
UFC BJJ
6 events
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu events produced by the UFC, the world's largest MMA promotion. Showcases grappling talent on the UFC platform, bringing jiu-jitsu to a mainstream combat sports audience.
UFC Fight Pass Invitational
18 events
Invitational submission grappling events streamed on UFC Fight Pass. Features professional grapplers competing under unique rulesets with a focus on submissions and exciting exchanges.
Who's Number One
26 events
FloGrappling's flagship professional grappling event series, featuring top-ranked competitors in superfight and tournament formats. WNO established itself as a premier platform for no-gi grappling with regular events and rankings.
Tier 2
ADXC
5 events
A submission-only grappling promotion featuring superfights between elite grapplers. Organized in association with ADCC, events showcase high-level matchups with an emphasis on action-packed finishes.
BJJ Stars
15 events
A Brazilian promotion known for high-profile superfights and grand prix tournaments featuring the biggest names in jiu-jitsu. Events are held in large arenas in Brazil with professional production and significant prize money.
Fight 2 Win
135 events
One of the largest professional jiu-jitsu promotions in the United States, hosting regular events in cities across the country. Features both gi and no-gi superfights from local standouts to world champions.
Grapplefest
13 events
A UK-based professional submission grappling promotion known for its exciting matchmaking and welcoming atmosphere. Features superfights between international competitors across multiple weight classes.
IBJJF American Nationals
55 events
The IBJJF national championship for the United States, attracting top American competitors across all belt levels and age divisions in gi competition.
IBJJF Brazilian Nationals
2 events
The IBJJF national championship for Brazil (Brasileiro), one of the most competitive domestic tournaments in jiu-jitsu featuring Brazil's deep talent pool across all belt levels.
IBJJF Europeans
32 events
The IBJJF European Championship, traditionally held each January in Lisbon, Portugal. The first major IBJJF tournament of the year and one of the four Grand Slam events, drawing competitors from around the world.
IBJJF Pan Pacifics
24 events
The IBJJF championship for the Asia-Pacific region, part of the Grand Slam circuit. Draws competitors from Australia, Japan, and other Pacific Rim countries.
IBJJF Pans
34 events
The IBJJF Pan American Championship, one of the four Grand Slam events. Held annually in the United States, it is often considered the second most prestigious gi tournament after Worlds, attracting massive international fields.
IBJJF South Americans
35 events
The IBJJF South American Championship, a major regional championship drawing top competitors from Brazil, Argentina, and neighboring countries.
Polaris
19 events
A UK-based professional submission-only grappling promotion featuring high-level superfights. Known for stacked cards and technical matchups between top grapplers from around the world.
Tier 3
Grappling Industries
1356 events
A worldwide tournament series featuring a round-robin format that guarantees competitors multiple matches per event. One of the most active tournament organizations globally, hosting events across North America, Europe, and beyond.
IBJJF International Open
1626 events
IBJJF open tournaments held in cities worldwide throughout the year. These accessible events serve as entry points to IBJJF competition and ranking points for competitors of all levels.
IBJJF Master Internationals
40 events
IBJJF tournament for masters age divisions held in South America, providing competitive opportunities for experienced practitioners in age-appropriate brackets.
NAGA
550 events
The North American Grappling Association, one of the largest amateur grappling tournament series in the US. Hosts frequent events across the country with gi and no-gi divisions open to all skill levels.
NEWBREED
487 events
A tournament series providing competitive opportunities for grapplers of all levels with gi and no-gi divisions and a welcoming environment for beginners and experienced competitors alike.
Tap Cancer Out
154 events
A charity grappling tournament series that raises money for cancer research. Combines competitive jiu-jitsu with community fundraising, with proceeds supporting cancer-fighting organizations.