2027 AGF Houston Championships

Saturday, May 15, 2027 Houston, TX, 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, April 26 - Early Registration Ends

Monday, May 3 - Normal Registration Ends

Monday, May 10 - Late Registration Ends

Monday, May 10 - Competitor Correction Deadline at 11:59 PM

Tuesday, May 11 - Bracket Changes Completed by 5:00 PM

Wednesday, May 12 - Bracket Correction Deadline by 12:00 PM

Thursday, May 13 - 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.

8:00 AM - Brief coaches and competitor meeting to explain any new rule changes for the season.

Event Details

Format

Other

Registration

Early registration ends Monday, April 26; Normal registration ends Monday, May 3; Late registration ends Monday, May 10. Competitor correction deadline Monday, May 10 at 11:59 PM; Bracket changes comp

Schedule

Doors open 7:30 AM for competitors, coaches, and spectators; Weigh-ins begin 7:30 AM; 8:00 AM brief coaches and competitor meeting. No match start or end times stated.

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.

Where to Stay Near the Venue

Affiliate

Closest hotels to the venue, sorted by distance.

Closest 0.2 mi from venue Crystal Inn ★ 4.2 10830 S Main St, Houston Check availability

0.6 mi from venue Raintree Inn & Suites ★ 3.9 3675 S Loop W, Houston Check availability

0.7 mi from venue Home Place Inn Medical Center ★ 4.2 10000 S Main St, Houston Check availability

0.7 mi from venue Tweety's 7 Diamond Inn ★ 3.4 9998 S Main St, Houston Check availability

See all hotels near the venue

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

What are the registration deadlines?

Early Registration ends Monday, April 26; Normal Registration ends Monday, May 3; Late Registration ends Monday, May 10.

When is the competitor correction deadline?

Competitor Correction Deadline is Monday, May 10 at 11:59 PM.

When must bracket changes and corrections be completed?

Bracket changes are completed by Tuesday, May 11 by 5:00 PM, and the bracket correction deadline is Wednesday, May 12 by 12:00 PM.

When will brackets and the event schedule be released?

Brackets and schedule will be released by Thursday, May 13 by 12:00 PM.

When do doors open and when do weigh-ins begin?

Doors open for competitors, coaches, and spectators at 7:30 AM, and weigh-ins begin at 7:30 AM.

Can competitors weigh in without the gi and who has priority at weigh-ins?

Competitors may weigh in without the Gi; kids in line receive priority while adults may also weigh in as early as 7:30 AM.

What is the competition format?

The event is double elimination for all normal divisions and single elimination for all Challenger divisions.

Where can I find the event rules and allowed techniques information?

See "General Rules and Competition Guidelines" (https://americangrapplingfederation.com/rules/general-rules-and-competitor-guidelines) and the "Allowed Techniques Rule Card" (https://americangrapplingfederation.com/pdfs/2023_rule_cards.pdf).