2026 Australian National Sport & Combat Sambo Championship

Sunday, October 25, 2026 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi Kids

Entry

$80

Description

Open to all Australian clubs and athletes. Competition includes Sport SAMBO and Combat SAMBO.

Competition Rules & Equipment:

Sport SAMBO: SAMBO Kurtka and shorts (red and blue), sambo shoes.(Judo or BJJ jackets are acceptable) Jackets must be loose-fitting. Red/blue belts provided.
Combat SAMBO (Cadet+): SAMBO Kurtka and shorts (red and blue), SAMBO shoes.(Judo or BJJ jackets are acceptable) Groin guard, shin/instep guards, head protection, fingerless gloves.
All competitions conducted under official SAMBO rules. Referee and coach seminars included.

Schedule & Weigh-ins

Sunday (October 25th)

Welcome: 8:00 am
Registration: 8:00 - 9:00 am
Unofficial weigh-in: 8:00 am
Official weigh-in: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Draw: 9:30 am Referee &amp; Coaches

Competition: 10:00am–3:00pm

Awards ceremony 3:00am

Event Details

Schedule

Sunday, October 25 — Welcome 8:00 am; Registration 8:00–9:00 am; Draw 9:30 am; Competition 10:00 am–3:00 pm; Awards ceremony 3:00 am.

Weigh-In

Sunday, October 25 — Unofficial weigh-in 8:00 am; Official weigh-in 8:30–9:30 am.

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Divisions

Sport Sambo (18 & Under)$80
Sport Sambo (18 & Over)$80
Combat Sambo (18 & Under)$80
Combat Sambo (18 & Over)$80

Organizer

SAMBO Federation of Australia Limited

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the event?

Sunday, October 25th, 2026.

Who can enter the championship?

The event is open to all Australian clubs and athletes.

What competition styles are included?

The competition includes Sport SAMBO and Combat SAMBO; Combat SAMBO is listed as Cadet+.

What equipment is required for Sport SAMBO?

Sport SAMBO competitors must wear a SAMBO Kurtka and shorts (red and blue) and sambo shoes; Judo or BJJ jackets are acceptable if loose-fitting, and red/blue belts are provided.

What equipment and protective gear are required for Combat SAMBO?

Combat SAMBO competitors must wear a SAMBO Kurtka and shorts (red and blue) and SAMBO shoes (Judo or BJJ jackets acceptable), and must use a groin guard, shin/instep guards, head protection, and fingerless gloves.

When is registration on the day of the event?

Registration is 8:00 - 9:00 am on Sunday, October 25th.

When are the weigh-ins scheduled?

The unofficial weigh-in is at 8:00 am and the official weigh-in is 8:30 am - 9:30 am.

When does the competition start and when is the awards ceremony?

Competition runs 10:00am–3:00pm, and the awards ceremony is at 3:00 pm.

Under what rules are matches conducted and are seminars included?

All competitions are conducted under official SAMBO rules, and referee and coach seminars are included.