ADCC Malta Open Championship - Summer 2026

ADCC Maltese Open Championship 2026

📍 Location:

Judo Hall Malta, Pembroke

Malta

🗓 Date: 

Sunday, 4 July 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, 3 July 2026.

Registration and Event Information: Contact adccmalta@gmail.com

Competition Fees

Adults:

€40 early bird

€70 normal registration

€85 late registration

Kids & Juveniles:

€20 early bird

€40normal registration

€60 late registration

Payment:

All fees must be paid through Smoothcomp (Stripe) before the registration deadline.

Schedule

Weigh-ins: Starting 3rd July at 6 PM - 9 PM and 4th 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 Academy 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.