JJWL The Finals East 2026
Organized by Jiu-Jitsu World League
JJWL The Finals East 2026 will be held on November 14, 2026, at the Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ. The tournament includes both Gi and No-Gi divisions for various age groups.
Event Description
JJWL The Finals East 2026 is organized by the Jiu-Jitsu World League and features both Gi and No-Gi competitions under JJWL league rules. The event is open to various divisions including Adults, Masters, Kids, and Teens in both Gi and No-Gi formats. The tournament will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Cure Insurance Arena located at 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, NJ 08611. Registration is available through the link on this page, with entry fees starting at $109. Registration closes on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and spectators can purchase tickets at the door.
Divisions
Registration deadline: November 11, 2026
About Jiu-Jitsu World League
Jiu Jitsu World League (JJWL) was founded in 2014 by BJJ black belt Rigan Machado and Mathew Tinley, debuting its first event in January 2015. Rather than single-elimination brackets, it runs a season-long points-league model — individual, team, and academy standings accumulate across a series of gi and no-gi events for youth and adult competitors, run mainly in California, Texas, Florida, and the Northeast US.
Rules
Jiu Jitsu World League (JJWL) runs gi and no-gi tournaments for kids and adults using IBJJF-style positional points — but with no advantages. Removing advantages is the ruleset's defining feature: tied matches can't be won on near-misses, which pushes competitors to actually score or finish.
JJWL also operates a season-long league ranking across its events, where wins, submissions, and podium finishes earn ranking points — submission wins are weighted extra. Check the JJWL rulebook for current match rules and division details.
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 JJWL The Finals East 2026?
- The event is on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Cure Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, NJ 08611.
- What is the cost to compete?
- The lowest standard entry fee is $109, with price tiers for Gi divisions varying based on registration dates.
- What is the registration deadline?
- Registration closes on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
- What divisions are offered?
- Divisions include Adult, Masters, Kids, Teens, Gi, and No-Gi.
- How do I register?
- Registration is available through the link on this page.
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