2026 AGF Miami Championships

Saturday, November 21, 2026 Miami, FL, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Entry

$95

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, November 2 - Early Registration Ends

Monday, November 9 - Normal Registration Ends

Monday, November 16 - Late Registration Ends

Monday, November 16 - Competitor Correction Deadline at 11:59 PM

Tuesday, November 17 - Bracket Changes Completed by 5:00 PM

Wednesday, November 18 - Bracket Correction Deadline by 12:00 PM

Thursday, November 19 - 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.

Adults must weigh in on the day they compete.

8:15 AM - Brief coaches and competitor meeting to explain any new rule changes for the season.

Event Details

Format

Double elimination

Registration

Early registration ends Monday, November 2; Normal registration ends Monday, November 9; Late registration ends Monday, November 16.

Schedule

Doors open 7:30 AM for competitors, coaches, and spectators; weigh-ins begin 7:30 AM; 8:15 AM brief coaches and competitor meeting to explain rule changes.

Weigh-In

Weigh-ins begin 7:30 AM; competitors may weigh in without the Gi; adults may weigh in as early as 7:30 AM but kids in line receive priority; adults must weigh in on the day they compete.

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Divisions

Gi Kids$95
Gi Kids Challenger$95
Challenger divisions are not normal divisions. Learn more about this division.
Gi Juveniles - Adults$95
Gi Juveniles - Adults Challenger$95
No Gi Kids$95
No Gi Kids Challenger$95
Challenger divisions are not normal divisions. Learn more about this division.
No Gi Juveniles - Adults$95
No Gi Juveniles - Adults Challenger$95
Pro Grappling$95
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 earn an invitation to an end of the year event for a cash prize.

Organizer

American Grappling Federation

Frequently Asked Questions

When do doors open for the 2026 AGF Miami Championships?

Doors open at 7:30 AM for competitors, coaches, and spectators.

When do weigh-ins begin?

Weigh-ins begin at 7:30 AM. Competitors may weigh in without the Gi.

Can adults weigh in early?

Adults may weigh in as early as 7:30 AM, but Kids in line receive priority. Adults must weigh in on the day they compete.

What are the registration deadlines?

Early Registration ends Monday, November 2. Normal Registration ends Monday, November 9, and Late Registration ends Monday, November 16.

What are the correction and bracket deadlines?

The Competitor Correction Deadline is Monday, November 16 at 11:59 PM. Bracket changes will be completed by Tuesday, November 17 at 5:00 PM, and the Bracket Correction Deadline is Wednesday, November 18 by 12:00 PM.

When will brackets and the schedule be released?

Brackets and the schedule will be released by 12:00 PM on Thursday, November 19.

What is the competition format?

All normal divisions are double elimination. All Challenger divisions are single elimination.

Is there a coaches and competitors meeting?

Yes. A brief coaches and competitor meeting to explain any new rule changes for the season is scheduled for 8:15 AM.