Tap Cancer Out 2026 Pittsburgh BJJ Open
Organized by Tap Cancer Out
October 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh — the Tap Cancer Out BJJ Open pairs competitive jiu-jitsu with charity fundraising for cancer research. All belts are welcome, with the tournament drawing competitors from across western Pennsylvania.
Event Description
Tap Cancer Out is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 that has run gi-only BJJ tournaments across the country since 2012, using competition to raise money for cancer research and support. The organization has backed more than two dozen charity partners, including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, St. Baldrick's, and PanCAN, and has raised in excess of $7.75 million along the way. The Pittsburgh Open follows IBJJF rules with a few tweaks: rashguards are optional and spats aren't required under the gi, and the bracket runs double elimination. This edition takes place Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Pittsburgh, PA, and it's open to every belt. Brown and black belts compete for free, and any competitor who raises $250 or more toward the cause also competes at no cost; standard pre-registration runs roughly $70. Sign up through the event's Smoothcomp listing.
About Tap Cancer Out
Tap Cancer Out is a jiu-jitsu-community 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has run BJJ tournaments since 2012, channeling the sport's competitive energy into cancer fundraising — competitors fundraise for free tournament entry at gi and no-gi events for all ages and belts. Since 2012 it has supported 25 beneficiary organizations and raised over $9 million for cancer research and patient support.
Rules
Tap Cancer Out is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs BJJ tournaments to raise money for cancer-fighting organizations — competitors fundraise as part of registration, and event proceeds are donated. Events offer gi and no-gi divisions for kids and adults across belt levels.
On the mat, matches run under a points-based ruleset that follows familiar IBJJF-style scoring conventions, so competitors coming from IBJJF or similar events will recognize the point values and structure. Review Tap Cancer Out's published rulebook for the specific modifications in effect for your division.
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 Tap Cancer Out Pittsburgh BJJ Open?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Pittsburgh, PA.
- What is Tap Cancer Out?
- A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 that has raised more than $7.75 million for cancer charities through BJJ tournaments since 2012.
- Is this gi or no-gi?
- Gi only.
- Can I compete for free?
- Brown and black belts compete free, as do competitors who raise $250 or more for the cause.
- What format does the bracket use?
- Double elimination, following IBJJF rules with minor tweaks such as optional rashguards.
- How do I register?
- Through the event's Smoothcomp listing at smoothcomp.com/en/event/28603.
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