BJJ Tournaments in California (2026)
California has a deep competition calendar right now — 16 upcoming BJJ tournaments across the state. Events span 11 cities, led by Sacramento, Costa Mesa, Los Angeles. Every listing below includes the date, city, ruleset, entry fee, and a direct registration link.
Upcoming tournaments in California
Saturday, October 10, 2026· 3 events
Sunday, October 11, 2026· 1 event
Saturday, October 17, 2026· 2 events
Saturday, October 24, 2026· 4 events
Orange County Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2026
Costa Mesa, CA· IBJJF
No-Gi
IBJJF
138
Orange County Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026
Costa Mesa, CA· IBJJF
Gi
IBJJF
138
Brave Kids Los Angeles | 2026 Season Finals
Los Angeles, CA· IBJJF
Gi & No-Gi
IBJJF
84
Grappling X 10/24/2026 California State Nor-Cal Championships, Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, CA· Grappling X
Gi & No-Gi
Other
84
Sunday, October 25, 2026· 1 event
Sunday, November 1, 2026· 1 event
Saturday, November 14, 2026· 2 events
Saturday, November 21, 2026· 1 event
Saturday, December 5, 2026· 1 event
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California tournaments — frequently asked
- How do I register for a BJJ tournament in California?
- Registration is handled by each event's organizer, usually through a platform like Smoothcomp. Open any tournament below and use its registration link — divisions typically close about a week before the event, so register early to guarantee your bracket.
- What rulesets do California BJJ tournaments use?
- Upcoming California events run under Grappling Industries, IBJJF, NAGA, Other rules. Point values, legal submissions, and match lengths differ between rulesets, so check the ruleset on the event page (and the organizer's rulebook) before you compete.
- How many BJJ tournaments are coming up in California?
- There are currently 16 upcoming BJJ tournaments listed in California on Let's Roll. The next one is MLMT Tournament 2 in Emeryville on October 10, 2026.