# ADCC Malta Open Championship 2026 > Competition in Pembroke, Malta | February 22, 2026 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** ADCC Maltese Open Championship 2026 📍 Location: Judo Hall Malta, Pembroke Malta 🗓 Date:  Sunday, 22nd February 2026 Rules The competition will follow official ADCC Rules. Full rules and regulations can be found here: https://adcombat.com/adcc-rules-regulations/ Prizes Medals: The top three competitors in each weight class will receive official ADCC medals. Absolute Divisions: Open to medalists in Adult and Masters Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Professional divisions. Registration for Absolute Divisions is free on the day of the competition. Professional Absolute Winners: Championship cash prizes* are awarded. (*Minimum of 6 competitors required in Absolute Divisions to qualify for cash prizes.) Team Awards: Trophies for the Best Team, Divisions / Weight Classes Once you compete at a specific skill level, you cannot move back down in future competitions. Skill Levels: Beginner: Less than 2 years of training in BJJ, Judo, Wrestling, Sambo, etc. No professional MMA fights. Intermediate: 2–4 years of training. No major/top-level medals in Grappling, Wrestling, Sambo, etc. No professional MMA fights. Advanced: 5+ years of training. If you have major/top-level medals in Grappling, Wrestling, Sambo, etc., or have competed in professional MMA fights, you qualify as Advanced regardless of training time. Professional: 5+ years of training in any discipline. Adults training less than 5 years but with top-level medals in Grappling, Wrestling, Sambo, etc., or professional MMA experience are also considered Professional. Masters: Age 35+ (Beginner, Intermediate & Professional divisions available). For detailed weight class information, visit https://adcombat.com/adcc-rules-regulations/official-adcc-weight-classes/ Registration Registration Deadline: 12 PM on Friday, 20th June 2026. Registration and Event Information: Contact adccmalta@gmail.com Competition Fees Adults: €55 early bird €65 normal registration €75 late registration Kids & Juveniles: €35 early bird €45 normal registration €55 late registration Payment: All fees must be paid through Smoothcomp (Stripe) before the registration deadline. Schedule Weigh-ins: Starting 21st February at 6 PM - 9 PM and 22nd February at 7am -10 am. Competitors must be weighed in and registered at least 1 hour before their first match. Matches Begin: at 10:00 AM. Public / Spectators Entrance €15 for Spectators,  Doors open to the public at 9:30 AM. Prepare for an unforgettable day of grappling and join us in Malta! 🌍🥋 Prize Regulations - ADCC Maltese Open Championship 2026 1. Cash Prizes - Absolute Adults Pro (Men & Women) - Total prize pool: EUR 800 per division (Men / Women) - Prize breakdown:- 1st place - EUR 500- 2nd place - EUR 200 - 3rd place - EUR 100- Eligibility:- - Minimum of 8 athletes per bracket- - Prizes are subject to organizer approval 2. Top 5 Most Popular Categories - Prize: EUR 100 for the 1st place winner in each of the top 5 most popular divisions - Announcement: After registration closes- Eligibility:- - Each awarded division must have a minimum of 8 competitors 3. Best Team Award - Prize: EUR 500  - Scoring system:- - 1st place = 5 points- - 2nd place = 3 points - - 3rd place = 1 point- Rules:- - Points are only awarded for matches that were actually fought- - Athletes who receive medals without competing are not counted in the team ranking - Tie-breaker: Team with more gold medals wins Organizer's Right - All disputes or unclear situations regarding the interpretation of these rules will be resolved by the Organizer.- The Organizer reserves the right to amend the rules prior to the start of the event. **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** February 22, 2026 ## Location **Venue:** Pembroke **Location:** Pembroke, Malta ## Pricing **Price Range:** €45 – €65 ## Links - Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/27367 ## Tags ADCC, No-Gi --- **Last Updated:** March 06, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/adcc-malta-open-championship-2026)