BJJ Tournaments in California (2026)
California runs one of the busiest jiu jitsu competition calendars in the country, with 46 upcoming BJJ tournaments on the schedule. Events span 28 cities, led by Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego. Every listing below includes the date, city, ruleset, entry fee, and a direct registration link.
Upcoming tournaments in California
Saturday, August 22, 2026· 5 events
21st Annual North American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament
Cerritos, CA· NABJJF
Gi
IBJJF
109.99
The Union Presents - Heatwave
Los Angeles, CA· The Union
Gi & No-Gi
60
Sacramento Submission only series
Sacramento, CA· Sacramento Submission Series
Gi & No-Gi
30
BJJ Tour Santa Cruz 2026
Santa Cruz, CA· BJJ Tour
Gi & No-Gi
134
U.S. Open of Catch Wrestling
Yorba Linda, CA· USAG
Gi & No-Gi
40
Sunday, August 23, 2026· 3 events
Saturday, August 29, 2026· 3 events
Sunday, August 30, 2026· 2 events
Saturday, September 12, 2026· 2 events
Sunday, September 13, 2026· 2 events
Saturday, September 19, 2026· 4 events
Cowboy Jiu-Jitsu 2nd In-House Tournament
Lawndale, CA· Cowboy Jiu-Jitsu
Gi & No-Gi
50
IN-HOUSE Tournament | Friendly Series | Fall 2026
Los Angeles, CA· Friendly Series
Gi & No-Gi
55
2026 San Jose Open
San Jose, CA· Judo United
Gi & No-Gi
Judo
JJWL Golden State XVII
Stockton, CA· Jiu-Jitsu World League
Gi & No-Gi
JJWL
99
Sunday, September 20, 2026· 1 event
Saturday, September 26, 2026· 2 events
Sunday, September 27, 2026· 1 event
Saturday, October 3, 2026· 4 events
Sunday, October 4, 2026· 1 event
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, JJWL, Judo, 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 46 upcoming BJJ tournaments listed in California on Let's Roll. The next one is 21st Annual North American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament in Cerritos on August 22, 2026.