ADCC Malta International Open – October 2026

ADCC Maltese Open Championship 2026

📍 Location:

Judo Hall Malta, Pembroke

Malta

🗓 Date: 

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Rules

The competition will follow official ADCC Rules. Full rules and regulations can be found here:

https://adcombat.com/adcc-rules-regulations/

Prizes

Medals: The top three competitors in each weight class will receive official ADCC medals.

Absolute registration is available via Smoothcomp only. Registration closes together with the event registration deadline. No registrations will be accepted on the competition day.

Professional Absolute Winners: Championship cash prizes* are awarded.

(*Minimum of 6 competitors required in Absolute Divisions to qualify for cash prizes.)

Team Awards: Cash Prize for the Best Academy,

Divisions / Weight Classes

Once you compete at a specific skill level, you cannot move back down in future competitions.

Skill Levels:

Beginner:

Less than 2 years of training in BJJ, Judo, Wrestling, Sambo, etc.

No professional MMA fights.

Intermediate:

2–4 years of training.

No major/top-level medals in Grappling, Wrestling, Sambo, etc.

No professional MMA fights.

Advanced:

5+ years of training.

If you have major/top-level medals in Grappling, Wrestling, Sambo, etc., or have competed in professional MMA fights, you qualify as Advanced regardless of training time.

Professional:

5+ years of training in any discipline.

Adults training less than 5 years but with top-level medals in Grappling, Wrestling, Sambo, etc., or professional MMA experience are also considered Professional.

Masters:

Age 35+ (Beginner, Intermediate & Professional divisions available).

For detailed weight class information, visit https://adcombat.com/adcc-rules-regulations/official-adcc-weight-classes/

Registration

Registration Deadline: 12 PM on Saturday,  10 October 2026.

Registration and Event Information: Contact adccmalta@gmail.com

Competition Fees

Adults:

€55 early bird

€80 normal registration

€95 late registration

Kids & Juveniles:

€35 early bird

€55 normal registration

€70 late registration

Payment:

All fees must be paid through Smoothcomp (Stripe) before the registration deadline.

Schedule

Weigh-ins: Starting 10th October at 7 PM - 9 PM and 11th October at 7am -9am.

Competitors must be weighed in and registered at least 1 hour before their first match.

Matches Begin: at 10:00 AM.

Public / Spectators

Entrance €15 for Spectators, 

Doors open to the public at 9:00 AM.

Prepare for an unforgettable day of grappling and join us in Malta! 🌍🥋

Prize Regulations -ADCC Malta International Open – October 2026

1. Cash Prizes - Absolute Adults Pro (Men & Women, Minimum of 8 athletes per bracket.

- Total prize pool: EUR 800 per division (Men / Women) - Prize breakdown:- 1st place - EUR 500- 2nd place - EUR 200

- 3rd place - EUR 100- Eligibility:- - Minimum of 8 athletes per bracket- - Prizes are subject to organizer approval

2. Top 5 Most Popular Categories

- Prize: EUR 100 for the 1st place winner in each of the top 5 most popular divisions - Announcement: After registration closes- Eligibility:- - Each awarded division must have a minimum of 8 competitors

3. Best Academy Award

- Prize: EUR 500

 - Scoring system:- - 1st place = 5 points- - 2nd place = 3 points

- - 3rd place = 1 point- Rules:- - Points are only awarded for matches that were actually fought- - Athletes who receive medals without competing are not counted in the team ranking - Tie-breaker: Team with more gold medals wins

Organizer's Right

- All disputes or unclear situations regarding the interpretation of these rules will be resolved by the Organizer.- The Organizer reserves the right to amend the rules prior to the start of the event.