2027 AGF Las Vegas Championships

Saturday, May 8, 2027 Las Vegas, NV, 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.

TWO DAY EVENTS

For two day events, the following days are when you can expect to compete:

Kids divisions (4-15) compete on Saturday

Adult and Juvenile (16+) compete on Sunday

IMPORTANT RULES

General Rules and Competition Guidelines View Rules

Allowed Techniques Rule Card Download (PDF)

IMPORTANT DATES

Monday, April 19 - Early Registration Ends

Monday, April 26 - Normal Registration Ends

Monday, May 3 - Late Registration Ends

Monday, May 3 - Competitor Correction Deadline at 11:59 PM

Tuesday, May 4 - Bracket Changes Completed by 5:00 PM

Wednesday, May 5 - Bracket Correction Deadline by 12:00 PM

Thursday, May 6 - 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

For One Day events, Adults may also weigh in as early as 7:30 AM, however Kids in line receive priority.

For Two Day events, Adults must weigh in on the day they compete.

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 19; Normal registration ends Monday, April 26; Late registration ends Monday, May 3. Competitor correction deadline Mon, May 3 11:59 PM; Bracket changes completed

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.

Weigh-In

Weigh-ins begin 7:30 AM. Competitors may weigh in without the Gi. For one-day events adults may weigh in as early as 7:30 AM but kids in line receive priority. For two-day events 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

What time do doors open and when do weigh-ins begin?

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

Can competitors weigh in without the Gi?

Yes — competitors may weigh in without the Gi.

What are the registration and competitor correction deadlines?

Monday, April 19 — Early Registration Ends; Monday, April 26 — Normal Registration Ends; Monday, May 3 — Late Registration Ends; Monday, May 3 — Competitor Correction Deadline at 11:59 PM.

When can I request bracket changes and when will brackets be released?

Bracket changes are completed by Tuesday, May 4 by 5:00 PM; bracket correction deadline is Wednesday, May 5 by 12:00 PM; brackets and schedule are released by Thursday, May 6 by 12:00 PM.

What competition formats are used for divisions?

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

Which days do different age divisions compete at two-day events?

Kids divisions (ages 4–15) compete on Saturday; Adult and Juvenile (16+) compete on Sunday.

Are there special weigh-in rules for one-day versus two-day events?

For One Day events, adults may also weigh in as early as 7:30 AM but kids in line receive priority; for Two Day events, adults must weigh in on the day they compete.

Is there a meeting for coaches and competitors?

Yes — there is a brief coaches and competitor meeting at 8:00 AM to explain any new rule changes for the season.