ADCC CANADA MONTREAL OPEN 2026

LOCATION

Centre Pierre-Charbonneau

Address:3000 Viau St, Montreal, Quebec H1V 3J3

EVENT DATE

September 26, 2026

REGISTRATION PERIODS

Early Bird Registration

April 23 – September 6, 2026 (1:59 AM)

Normal Registration

September 6 – September 24, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Registration closes September 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM or when the event reaches capacity.

REGISTRATION FEES (2026)

Early Bird Price (until September 6): $141.25 CAD

Regular Price: $169.50 CAD

Additional Divisions: $84.75 CAD per division (Maximum of 2 divisions per competitor)

IMPORTANT DATES (2026)

Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 24, 2026 – 11:59 PM

Last Day for Cancellations: Sunday, September 20, 2026

Athlete Correction Deadline: Monday, September 21, 2026

Schedule Release Date: Friday, September 25, 2026

Brackets Release Date: Friday, September 25, 2026

MANDATORY WEIGH-INS

Pre-Event Weigh-In (Recommended)

Date: Friday, September 25, 2026

Location: Centre Pierre-Charbonneau

Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

All competitors must weigh in, even if their division does not have a weight limit.

Weight allowance: Maximum 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) over the division weight.

Athletes exceeding the allowance will be moved up one weight division.

Event Day Weigh-In (September 26)

Kids / Juveniles: Must weigh in before 6 AM to 7 AM

Adults: Must weigh in no later than 2 hours before their division starts.

Failure to weigh in on time will result in disqualification and removal from the bracket.

WHO CAN COMPETE

ADCC Opens are open to all competitors:

✔ Kids

✔ Teens

✔ Juveniles

✔ Adults

✔ Masters

✔ Any nationality

✔ Beginner through Advanced

No qualification is required to compete.

FORMAT

• NO GI ONLY

• ADCC Rules and Legal Techniques

• Double Elimination Format

• Matches for 3rd Place (No Double Bronze)

ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS

Absolute divisions will run after all other divisions conclude.

Two divisions:

• Men's Absolute (18+ Open Rank & Weight)

• Women's Absolute (18+ Open Rank & Weight)

A mandatory roll call will take place before the absolute bracket is finalized (approximately 6:00–7:00 PM, subject to event progress).

Athletes must check in to remain in the bracket.

MATCH LENGTHS

SPECTATORS

Spectator Tickets: $25 CAD (Cash only at the door)

NOT ALLOWED AT ADCC EVENTS

❌ Close-outs (teammates must compete)

❌ Sandbagging (incorrect skill or age level)

Violations may result in permanent bans from ADCC events.

CORRECTIONS & CANCELLATIONS

All corrections must be made through your Smoothcomp account.

Instructions:

https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel

Cancellation Deadline: September 20, 2026

REFUND POLICY

Registration fees are non-refundable.

Competitors unable to participate due to illness, injury, or bereavement may request credit for a future event up to 5 days before registration closes.

We do not provide refunds. Credit will be provided if we cannot find a suitable alternative.

RULES

Official ADCC Rules:

https://www.adcc-official.com/rules.html

https://www.adcc-official.com/opens/canada-open.html

https://adcc-official.com/files/ADCC%20Rules.pdf

MEDIA REQUESTS

Media requests must be submitted at least 3 weeks before the event.

Contact: sydneygowling96@gmail.com

Late requests may not be approved.