2026 AGF Gent Championships

Saturday, November 14, 2026 Gent, Belgium

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Entry

€20 - €55

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

8:00 AM - Doors Open for competitors, coaches, and spectators

8:00 AM - Weigh Ins begin

For One Day events, Adults may also weigh in as early as 8:00 AM, however Kids in line receive priority.

For Two Day events, Adults must weigh in on the day they compete.

Event Details

Format

Other

Registration

Early Registration ends Monday, October 26; Normal Registration ends Monday, November 2; Late Registration ends Monday, November 9; Competitor Correction Deadline Monday, November 9 at 11:59 PM; Brack

Schedule

Doors open 8:00 AM for competitors, coaches, and spectators; Weigh-ins begin 8:00 AM.

Weigh-In

Weigh-ins begin 8:00 AM. Competitors may weigh in without the Gi. For one-day events adults may weigh in as early as 8:00 AM (kids in line receive priority). For two-day events adults must weigh in on the day they compete.

Divisions

Gi Kids€20
Gi Kids Challenger€20
Challenger divisions are not normal divisions. Learn more about this division.
Gi Juveniles / Adults€55
Gi Juveniles / Adults Challenger€55
No Gi Kids€20
No Gi Kids Challenger€20
Challenger divisions are not normal divisions. Learn more about this division.
No Gi Juveniles / Adults€55
No Gi Juveniles / Adults Challenger€55
Pro Grappling€55
This is mixed rank/age division, split by Gender and two weight classes. You must be 16+ years old to enter. This division is No Gi only.

Winners of this division have the opportunity to compete in special invitation only events.

Organizer

AGF (Europe)

Frequently Asked Questions

When do doors open for the 2026 AGF Gent Championships?

Doors open at 8:00 AM for competitors, coaches, and spectators.

When do weigh-ins begin?

Weigh-ins begin at 8:00 AM. 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 does registration close?

Early Registration ends Monday, October 26. Normal Registration ends Monday, November 2, and Late Registration ends Monday, November 9.

What is the competitor correction deadline?

The competitor correction deadline is Monday, November 9 at 11:59 PM.

When will bracket changes be completed?

Bracket changes will be completed by Tuesday, November 10 at 5:00 PM.

When is the bracket correction deadline?

The bracket correction deadline is Wednesday, November 11 by 12:00 PM.

When will brackets and the schedule be released?

Brackets and the schedule will be released by Thursday, November 12 at 12:00 PM.

Can adults weigh in at 8:00 AM?

For One Day events, adults may weigh in as early as 8:00 AM, but kids in line receive priority. For Two Day events, adults must weigh in on the day they compete.