Description
ADCC CANADA VANCOUVER OPEN 2026
LOCATION
Richmond Olympic Oval
Address: 6111 River Rd, Richmond, BC V7C 0A2
EVENT DATE
Saturday, October 24, 2026
REGISTRATION PERIODS
Early Bird Registration
May 21 – October 3, 2026 (10:59 PM PDT)
Normal Registration
October 3 – October 22, 2026 (8:59 PM PDT)
Registration closes October 22, 2026 at 8:59 PM or when the event reaches capacity.
REGISTRATION FEES (2026)
Early Bird Price (until October 3): $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, October 22, 2026 – 8:59 PM
Last Day for Cancellations: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Athlete Correction Deadline: Monday, October 19, 2026
Schedule Release Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Brackets Release Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
MANDATORY WEIGH-INS
Pre-Event Weigh-In (Recommended)
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Location: Richmond Olympic Oval
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 (October 24)
Kids / Juveniles: Must weigh in between 6:00 AM – 7:00 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
| Division | Match Time |
| Kids (up to 12) | 4 minutes |
| Teens & Juveniles (13–17) | 5 minutes |
| Adults | 6 minutes |
| Masters | 5 minutes |
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: October 18, 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.
