# 2026 PBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championships

> Competition in Bel Air, Maryland, United States | October 24, 2026 – October 25, 2026

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** *This page is for the PBJJF World Championship for Adults & Masters. If you are looking to register a kid competitor, please visit the PBJJF World Youth Championship page by clicking* [here](https://pbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/event/28102).

Location: 401 Thomas Run Road - Bel Air, MD 21015 - USA

Doors open at 8:00am
Event starts at 9:00am

[PBJJF RULES BOOK](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_NdtpAuRGjsqfjbXkCg30xPFkZ9eusMo/view?usp=sharing)

FORMAT – SINGLE ELIMINATION

All divisions will follow a single elimination system. Winners advance through the bracket, and athletes who lose a match are eliminated from the competition.

In this format, the athlete who wins all their matches will receive the gold medal, and the runner-up in the final will receive the silver medal.The two athletes who lose in the semifinals will compete in a third-place match, and the winner of that match will earn the bronze medal.

Please note that PBJJF cannot ensure the attendance of all registered athletes. Bracket results will reflect only the athletes who show up and compete.

We do not take late registrations or registrations at the event!

Early Registration - $109

Per Absolute Division – $20

Normal Registration – $119

Per Absolute Division – $25

Late Registration – $139

Late Per Absolute Division – $30

Spectator fee -- $20 (Please note that payment for spectator fees will**only be accepted via card.**Cash payments will not be available at the event. Be sure to bring a valid debit or credit card to ensure smooth entry).

[CLICK HERE](https://forms.gle/mgaRYYD57HuDHJDh7)

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** October 24, 2026
**End:** October 25, 2026
## Location

**Venue:** APGFCU Arena at Harford Community College

**Location:** Bel Air, Maryland, United States


## Pricing

**Price Range:** $20 – $109
## Links

- Source: https://pbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/event/28101
## Tags

International, Multi-Day

---

**Last Updated:** April 15, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/2026-pbjjf-world-jiu-jitsu-championships)