2026 AGF Birmingham Championships
Birmingham, AL, United States
Description
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
To better enjoy your tournament experience, please review the Rules, Dates, and Times listed below.
Competitors may weigh in without the Gi.
This event is double elimination for all normal divisions, and single elimination for all Challenger divisions.
IMPORTANT RULES
General Rules and Competition Guidelines View Rules
Allowed Techniques Rule Card Download (PDF)
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, October 26 - Early Registration Ends
Monday, November 2 - Normal Registration Ends
Monday, November 9 - Late Registration Ends
Monday, November 9 - Competitor Correction Deadline at 11:59 PM
Tuesday, November 10 - Bracket Changes Completed by 5:00 PM
Wednesday, November 11 - Bracket Correction Deadline by 12:00 PM
Thursday, November 12 - Brackets and Schedule Released by 12:00 PM
IMPORTANT TIMES
7:30 AM - Doors Open for competitors, coaches, and spectators
7:30 AM - Weigh Ins begin
Adults may weigh in as early as 7:30 AM, however Kids in line receive priority.
8:15 AM - Brief coaches and competitor meeting to explain any new rule changes for the season.
Divisions
- Gi Kids$95
- Gi Kids Challenger$95
- Gi Juveniles - Adults$95
- Gi Juveniles - Adults Challenger$95
- No Gi Kids$95
- No Gi Kids Challenger$95
- No Gi Juveniles - Adults$95
- No Gi Juveniles - Adults Challenger$95
- Pro Grappling$95
Organizer
American Grappling Federation
Frequently Asked Questions
When do doors open?
Doors open at 7:30 AM for competitors, coaches, and spectators.
When do weigh-ins begin?
Weigh-ins begin at 7:30 AM. Adults may weigh in as early as 7:30 AM, but kids in line receive priority.
Can competitors weigh in without the Gi?
Yes. Competitors may weigh in without the Gi.
What is the competition format?
All normal divisions are double elimination. All Challenger divisions are single elimination.
When are the registration deadlines?
Early Registration ends Monday, October 26. Normal Registration ends Monday, November 2, and Late Registration ends Monday, November 9.
What are the competitor correction and bracket correction deadlines?
The Competitor Correction Deadline is Monday, November 9 at 11:59 PM. The Bracket Correction Deadline is Wednesday, November 11 by 12:00 PM.
When will bracket changes be completed?
Bracket changes will be completed by Tuesday, November 10 at 5:00 PM.
When will brackets and the schedule be released?
Brackets and the schedule will be released by Thursday, November 12 at 12:00 PM.
Is there a coaches and competitors meeting?
Yes. A brief coaches and competitor meeting is scheduled for 8:15 AM to explain any new rule changes for the season.
