# WELLINGTON OPEN 2026 > Competition in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand | May 23, 2026 – May 24, 2026 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** NZBJJF is proud to return to the capital for our second Wellington Open β€” a 4-STAR championship featuring Gi and No-Gi divisions for kids, teens, juveniles, and adults (all belts). Expect a professionally run event, fair play, and great matches under the IBJJF ruleset. Final mat calls and timelines will be published on the event page before competition day. Open to all academies nationwide. Divisions available for Kids, Teens, Juveniles, and Adults across all belt levels in Gi and No-Gi.This 4-STAR event earns NZBJJF National Ranking Points. All competitors must have an active NZBJJF membership to complete registration:[https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/109/membership](https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/109/membership?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Membership questions: membership@nzbjjf.co.nz The day after registrations close is Checking Day. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for event updates, brackets, and photos: πŸ“² @nzbjjf | @kidsjiujitsuleague We welcome all academies, athletes, and families to come celebrate this milestone with us. With passion, purpose, and the spirit of community let’s make history together in NZ! Our Mission at NZBJJF To spread Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to every corner of New Zealand building a strong, inclusive community through respect, discipline, and the true values of our martial art. Together, we aim to make BJJ the most practiced martial art in New Zealand. Oss. We welcome all academies, athletes, and families to join us in Wellington. Compete hard, support each other, and enjoy a great day of Jiu-Jitsu. **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** May 23, 2026 **End:** May 24, 2026 ## Location **Venue:** Rakau Road **Location:** Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand ## Pricing **Price Range:** 20 NZD – 50 NZD ## Links - Registration: http://www.nzbjjf.co.nz - Source: https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/event/27235 ## Tags Multi-Day --- **Last Updated:** March 30, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/wellington-open-2026)