2026 AGF Pittsburgh Open - BJJ Tournament in Pennsylvania 2026

2026 AGF Pittsburgh Open

Pittsburgh, PA, 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, August 24 - Early Registration Ends

Monday, August 31 - Normal Registration Ends

Monday, September 7 - Late Registration Ends

Monday, September 7 - Competitor Correction Deadline at 11:59 PM

Tuesday, September 8 - Bracket Changes Completed by 5:00 PM

Wednesday, September 9 - Bracket Correction Deadline by 12:00 PM

Thursday, September 10 - 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
    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?
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.
What are the registration deadlines?
Early Registration ends Monday, August 24. Normal Registration ends Monday, August 31, and Late Registration ends Monday, September 7.
What is the competitor correction deadline?
The competitor correction deadline is Monday, September 7 at 11:59 PM.
When are bracket changes completed and corrections due?
Bracket changes will be completed by Tuesday, September 8 at 5:00 PM. The bracket correction deadline is Wednesday, September 9 by 12:00 PM.
When will brackets and the schedule be released?
Brackets and the schedule will be released Thursday, September 10 by 12:00 PM.
When is the coaches and competitor meeting?
The coaches and competitor meeting is at 8:15 AM to explain any new rule changes for the season.

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