2027 AGF Houston Open

Saturday, September 25, 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, September 6 - Early Registration Ends

Monday, September 13 - Normal Registration Ends

Monday, September 20 - Late Registration Ends

Monday, September 20 - Competitor Correction Deadline at 11:59 PM

Tuesday, September 21 - Bracket Changes Completed by 5:00 PM

Wednesday, September 22 - Bracket Correction Deadline by 12:00 PM

Thursday, September 23 - 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

Double elimination

Registration

Early registration ends Monday, September 6; Normal registration ends Monday, September 13; Late registration ends Monday, September 20; Competitor correction deadline Monday, September 20 at 11:59 PM

Schedule

Doors open 7:30 AM for competitors, coaches, and spectators; weigh-ins begin 7:30 AM; coaches and competitor meeting 8:00 AM.

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.

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 event?

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

When do weigh-ins take place and can I weigh in without a Gi?

Weigh-ins begin at 7:30 AM and competitors may weigh in without the Gi; adults may weigh in as early as 7:30 AM while kids in line receive priority.

What time is the coaches and competitor meeting?

A brief coaches and competitor meeting is scheduled for 8:00 AM to explain any new rule changes for the season.

What is the competition format?

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

When do registration periods end?

Early registration ends Monday, September 6; normal registration ends Monday, September 13; and late registration ends Monday, September 20.

What are the competitor correction and bracket deadlines?

Competitor corrections are due Monday, September 20 at 11:59 PM; bracket changes are to be completed by Tuesday, September 21 at 5:00 PM; the bracket correction deadline is Wednesday, September 22 by 12:00 PM; and brackets and schedule are released by Thursday, September 23 by 12:00 PM.

Where can I find the event rules and technique guidelines?

The event references the General Rules and Competition Guidelines and an Allowed Techniques Rule Card, which are provided in the tournament details.

Are Challenger divisions single or double elimination?

Challenger divisions are single elimination.