World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2026
Organized by IBJJF
The World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2026 will be held from December 10 to December 12 in Las Vegas, NV. This event is exclusively for no-gi competitors.
Event Description
The World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2026 is organized by IBJJF and follows the IBJJF ruleset. This event is exclusively for no-gi competitors and requires participants to have an active IBJJF membership valid through the event dates. The championship will take place from Thursday, December 10, 2026 to Saturday, December 12, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, located at 300 Convention Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV. The lowest standard entry fee is $204, and registration closes on Sunday, November 29, 2026. Spectator entrance fees are $25 per day, and registration is available through the link on this page.
Divisions
Registration deadline: November 29, 2026
Venue & travel
3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Paid when in effect, roughly $15-25/day with in-and-out privileges, cards only, no overnight parking.
Nearest airport: Harry Reid International (LAS) — about 3.5-4 miles.
Connects to the Vegas Loop tunnel system and the Las Vegas Monorail.
About IBJJF
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), founded in 2002 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is widely regarded as the largest and most prominent sanctioning body in competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It organizes the sport's most prestigious tournaments, including the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship, European Open, and World No-Gi Championship, drawing thousands of competitors to its largest events each year.
Rules
IBJJF rules are the standard most BJJ competition rules descend from. Matches are scored on positional progress: 2 points for a takedown, sweep, or knee-on-belly; 3 points for passing the guard; and 4 points for mount, back mount, or back control with hooks. Advantages are awarded for near-scores and close submission attempts and act as the first tiebreaker, followed by penalties and finally referee decision. Match length scales with rank, from 5 minutes for adult white belts up to 10 minutes for black belts.
Legal techniques expand with age and belt. White belts face the tightest restrictions (no wrist locks, slicers, or kneebars); jump to purple and brown/black and more leg attacks and pressure submissions open up. Since the 2021 rule change, heel hooks and inside knee reaping are legal — but only in the adult brown/black no-gi divisions. Kids divisions run shorter matches with a much more restrictive legal-technique list.
Uniform rules are enforced: gis must be white, royal blue, or black, properly fitted, with a rank-appropriate belt; no-gi divisions require rash guards displaying the competitor's belt color. Referees can disqualify for illegal gear, so check the uniform checklist before stepping on the scale.
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 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2026?
- The World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2026 will be held from Thursday, December 10, 2026 to Saturday, December 12, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 300 Convention Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV.
- What is the cost to compete?
- The lowest standard entry fee is $204, with price tiers available until November 29, 2026.
- What is the registration deadline?
- Registration closes on Sunday, November 29, 2026.
- Is there a spectator fee?
- Yes, the spectator entrance fee is $25 per day.
- What divisions are offered?
- The event offers no-gi divisions.
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