Description
ADCC WINDSOR OPEN 2026
EVENT DATE
June 27th, 2026
LOCATION
University of Windsor β St. Denis Centre 2555 College Avenue Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4 Canada
REGISTRATION PERIODS
Early Bird Registration
Until June 7th
Normal Registration
June 7th β 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 β 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 β St. Denis Centre Time: 4:00 PM β 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:
β Kids β Teens β Juveniles β Adults β Masters β Any nationality β Beginner through Advanced
No qualification is required to compete.
FORMAT
β’ NO GI ONLY β’ ADCC Rules and Legal Techniques β’ Double Elimination Format β’ Matches for 3rd place (no double bronze)
ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS
Absolute divisions will run after all other divisions conclude.
Two divisions:
β’ Menβs Absolute (18+ open rank & weight) β’ Womenβs Absolute (18+ open rank & weight)
A mandatory roll call will take place before the absolute bracket is finalized (approximately 6:00β7:00 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 (13β17) | 5 minutes |
| Adults | 6 minutes |
| Masters | 5 minutes |
SPECTATORS
Spectator tickets: $25 CAD Cash available at the door.
NOT ALLOWED AT ADCC EVENTS
β Close-outs (teammates must compete) β 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.
