Description
ADCC WINDSOR OPEN 2026
EVENT DATE
June 27th, 2026
LOCATION
University of Windsor – St. Denis Centre 2555 College Avenue Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4 Canada
REGISTRATION PERIODS
Early Bird Registration
Until June 7th
Normal Registration
June 7th – June 25th
Registration closes June 25th, 2026 at 11:59 PM or when the event reaches capacity.
REGISTRATION FEES (2026)
Early Bird Price (until June 7): $125 CAD + applicable taxes
Regular Price: $150 CAD + applicable taxes
Additional Divisions: $75 + applicable taxes per division (Maximum of 2 divisions per competitor)
Tax Information
Applicable taxes (13% HST) will be added to all registration fees. Registration is processed by a company based in Ontario, therefore Ontario HST regulations apply.
IMPORTANT DATES (2026)
Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 25th, 2026 – 11:59 PM
Last Day for Cancellations: Sunday, June 21st, 2026
Athlete Correction Deadline: Monday, June 22nd, 2026
Schedule Release Date: Friday, June 26th, 2026
Brackets Release Date: Friday, June 26th, 2026
MANDATORY WEIGH-INS
Pre-Event Weigh-In (Recommended)
Date: Friday, June 26th, 2026 Location: University of Windsor – St. Denis Centre Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 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 division weight.
Athletes exceeding the allowance will be moved up a weight division.
Event Day Weigh-In (June 27)
Kids / Juveniles: Must weigh in before 8:00 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 available 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: June 21st, 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.
Refunds are only issued if ADCC Canada cannot find a suitable match.
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.
