2026 AGF Springfield Open
Organized by American Grappling Federation
The 2026 AGF Springfield Open is set for October 3 at Allison Sports Town in Springfield, MO. This event will include both gi and no-gi divisions, catering to a wide range of grappling competitors.
Event Description
The American Grappling Federation returns to Springfield with its full division matrix and signature Coach's Challenge rule, letting corners toss a bean bag onto the mat to contest a referee's call rather than simply arguing it. AGF's rulebook is modeled closely on IBJJF scoring, and the promotion runs more than 900 age, weight, and experience combinations at its events -- from Tiny Kids divisions for 4-year-olds up through Executives 50 and older, plus an AGF Pro bracket for advanced competitors. The 2026 AGF Springfield Open takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Allison Sports Town in Springfield, Missouri, with both gi and no-gi divisions on the schedule. AGF requires pre-registration in advance -- there are no day-of sign-ups -- through americangrapplingfederation.com.
Divisions
Registration deadline: September 28, 2026
About American Grappling Federation
The American Grappling Federation (AGF) is a Dallas–Fort Worth-based tournament organizer founded in 2011 by Brandon Quick and Chris Carlino. It runs gi and no-gi tournaments for kids and adults across the US using an IBJJF-style points system, its own weight-class and experience-level divisions, and an AGF Pro elite no-gi division.
Rules
The American Grappling Federation (AGF) runs a points-based gi and no-gi tournament circuit, primarily across the southern and central United States, with divisions for kids and adults grouped by age, weight, and experience.
AGF's distinctive rule is its overtime: tied matches go to a sudden-death period where the first competitor to score a point or advantage wins immediately. If overtime also ends level, the referee decides based on who spent longer scoring or attacking submissions. Check the AGF rulebook for current point values and division rules.
Always confirm the official rulebook before you compete — organizations update rules between seasons. See the official event page for current rules.
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is the 2026 AGF Springfield Open?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Allison Sports Town in Springfield, Missouri.
- What is the Coach's Challenge?
- A signature AGF rule letting a coach toss a bean bag onto the mat to contest a referee's call.
- Can I sign up the day of the event?
- No, AGF requires pre-registration in advance with no day-of sign-ups.
- What divisions does AGF offer?
- Over 900 age, weight, and experience combinations, from Tiny Kids (age 4) through Executives (50+), plus an AGF Pro bracket.
- How do I register?
- Through americangrapplingfederation.com/tournaments.
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