Tap Cancer Out 2026 Philadelphia BJJ Open
Organized by Tap Cancer Out
Tap Cancer Out runs the Philadelphia BJJ Open, a charity tournament in Hatfield, PA on November 7, 2026. The event features gi and no-gi competition and is known for its community atmosphere.
Event Description
Tap Cancer Out's Philadelphia BJJ Open brings the nonprofit's gi-only, double-elimination format to SoFive (XL Sports Center) in Hatfield, PA -- part of the charity's run of tournaments that have raised more than $7.75 million for cancer research and patient support since 2012, benefiting groups like the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and St. Baldrick's. It's consistently one of the more community-oriented stops on the regional calendar, run under IBJJF rules with a couple of relaxed equipment requirements. The event takes place November 7, 2026, in Hatfield, PA, open to all ages and belts. Brown and black belts compete free, as do competitors who raise $250 or more for the cause; everyone else pays standard pre-registration pricing. Register through tapcancerout.org or the Smoothcomp link on Let's Roll.
Divisions
Registration deadline: November 3, 2026
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.
Community results
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is the Tap Cancer Out Philadelphia BJJ Open?
- November 7, 2026, in Hatfield, PA (SoFive / XL Sports Center).
- Is this gi or no-gi?
- Gi only, double-elimination format.
- Do I have to pay to compete?
- Brown and black belts compete free, and competitors who raise $250+ in fundraising also compete free.
- Where does the money go?
- Tap Cancer Out has raised over $7.75 million since 2012 for organizations including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and St. Baldrick's.
- How do I register?
- Through tapcancerout.org or the Smoothcomp link on Let's Roll.
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