# National Grappling League | City Debut > Competition in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand | June 16, 2023 – June 17, 2023 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** You asked and we delivered! National Grappling League is making its debut in Auckland city for what could be our biggest event ever. We had lots of Auckland academies make the trip all across the countryside to compete last season but this year, we are coming to you! If this is your first-ever National Grappling League event, then you are in for a treat! We will be once again running a season format which will culminate in a Season Championship event in early 2024. Kids divisions Largest womens bracket in NZ Largest brown & black belt divisions in NZ Affordable prices Lots of matches What more could you want? Keep your eyes on our Instagram and Facebook pages to stay up to date with all the announcements. We look forward to seeing everyone there! . Doors open - 9.30am Matches start - 10am Ranking Divisions White, Blue, Purple, Brown, & Black Note: If you are a pro MMA fighter or a black belt in another martial art, you are ineligible for the white belt division. Medals will be presented shortly after divisions have finished. There won’t be any unnecessary or unwanted hanging around, the option to turn up, compete and go home will be there. NOTE* Gym owners and Head coaches will be invited for free. Contact via one of our social pages to make arrangements! Kids/Youth/Teens Divisions Ages 8-9: White, Grey, Yellow, Orange+Green Ages 10-12: White, Grey, Yellow, Orange+Green Ages 13-14: White, Grey, Yellow, Orange+Green Ages 15-17: White, Grey+Yellow, Orange+Green+Blue Please note: If there is a plus between belt divisions it means they will be merged together to ensure every competitor has a good amount of close in skill level matches. . Rules The rules can be found by clicking the "Rules" tab . Payment You can pay via debit/credit card at checkout or direct by transferring funds to: National Grappling League 06-0433-0644450-00 Please add participants first and last name as a reference. If you have any difficulty signing up to your division please send us a message through Instagram or Facebook with your Smoothcomp email address and the division you would like to sign up for. Weight Divisions Mens: Featherweight - under 66kg Lightweight - under 72kg Welterweight - under 79kg Middleweight - under 87kg Light Heavyweight - under 95kg Heavyweight - above 96kg Womens: Lightweight - under 60kg Middleweight - under 70kg **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** June 16, 2023 **End:** June 17, 2023 ## Location **Location:** Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand ## Pricing **Price Range:** 20 NZD – 65 NZD ## Links - Registration: https://www.instagram.com/nationalgrapplingleague/?hl=en - Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/10719 --- **Last Updated:** March 30, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/national-grappling-league-city-debut)