2026 AGF Houston Open
Houston, TX, 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, September 7 - Early Registration Ends
Monday, September 14 - Normal Registration Ends
Monday, September 21 - Late Registration Ends
Monday, September 21 - Competitor Correction Deadline at 11:59 PM
Tuesday, September 22 - Bracket Changes Completed by 5:00 PM
Wednesday, September 23 - Bracket Correction Deadline by 12:00 PM
Thursday, September 24 - 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 also 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 registration periods end for the 2026 AGF Houston Open?
Early Registration ends Monday, September 7. Normal Registration ends Monday, September 14, and Late Registration ends Monday, September 21.
What are the correction and bracket deadlines?
The Competitor Correction Deadline is Monday, September 21 at 11:59 PM. Bracket changes will be completed by Tuesday, September 22 at 5:00 PM, and the Bracket Correction Deadline is Wednesday, September 23 by 12:00 PM.
When will brackets and the schedule be released?
Brackets and the schedule will be released Thursday, September 24 by 12:00 PM.
What time do doors open?
Doors open at 7:30 AM for competitors, coaches, and spectators.
What time 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.
Is there a coaches and competitor meeting?
Yes. There is a brief coaches and competitor meeting at 8:15 AM to explain any new rule changes for the season.
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