ADCC PONTE DE LIMA OPEN 2027

Q: When and where is ADCC Ponte de Lima Open 2027 held?

Saturday, 10 April 2027 at Pavilhão Municipal de Ponte de Lima in Ponte de Lima, Portugal.

Q: What are the doors-open and match start times on event day?

Doors open at 08:00, there is a rules briefing for athletes at 09:00, and the first matches begin at 10:00 on Saturday, 10 April 2027.

Q: When and where is the official weigh-in?

Official weigh-in is the day before the event, Friday, 9 April 2027, from 16:00 to 20:00, and there will be no weigh-in on the day of the event.

Q: What is the registration deadline and how must I pay?

Registration deadline is 4 April 2027 at 23:59; payment must be made by bank transfer before the registration deadline and payment details are provided with registration.

Q: How much does registration cost?

Adults 18+ (including Professionals & Masters): €40 until 1 Dec 2026, €60 from 2 Dec 2026–1 Feb 2027, and €80 from 2 Feb–4 Apr 2027; Boys & Girls (15–17): €25/€35/€50 on the same date tiers; Absolute (Open) registrations are separate and use the same fee structure for adults and cadets.

Q: What divisions and weight classes are offered?

Divisions include Men (18+) — Professional, Masters (35+), Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced with corresponding weight classes and an Absolute (Open) class; Women (18+) — Professional, Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced with -55kg, -65kg, +65kg and Absolute; Boys and Girls (15–17) — Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced with specified youth weight classes and Absolute (Open) classes.

Q: How are experience levels defined for Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced/Professional?

Beginner: less than 2 years of experience; Intermediate: 2 to 4 years; Advanced: more than 4 years; Professional (Adults 18+ and Masters 35+): more than 5 years of experience.

Q: What prizes are awarded and are there minimums for gear or prize money?

Medals are awarded in all categories; gear prizes are awarded only when a weight category or absolute class has at least four athletes; Professional Men’s Absolute prize money scales by number of athletes (14+ athletes: €500/€250 for 1st/2nd; 10–13: €250/€125; 4–9: gear prizes; fewer than 4: medals only).

Q: Who do I contact for referees, registration, or event information?

Email adcc.portugal@hotmail.com or Phone/WhatsApp +351 961 456 256 for referees, registration, and event information.

Saturday, April 10, 2027 Ponte de Lima, Portugal

At a Glance

Divisions

Absolute Kids

Ruleset

ADCC

Entry

€25 - €40

Prizes

€500 Team

Description

Competition Invitation

Saturday, 10 April 2027 · Ponte de Lima, Portugal

Venue: Pavilhão Municipal de Ponte de Lima, RUA DR. SÁ CARNEIRO 36, 4990-150 PONTE DE LIMA - PORTUGAL,

Weight Classes

Men (18+)

Professional: -65.9kg, -76.9kg, -87.9kg, -98.9kg, +99kg and Absolute (Open) Class

Masters (35+): -65.9kg, -76.9kg, -87.9kg, -98.9kg, +99kg and Absolute (Open) Class

Beginners: -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -76kg, -83kg, -91kg, -100kg, +100kg and Absolute (Open) Class

Intermediate: -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -76kg, -83kg, -91kg, -100kg, +100kg and Absolute (Open) Class

Advanced: -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -76kg, -83kg, -91kg, -100kg, +100kg and Absolute (Open) Class

Boys (15–17 years)

Beginners: -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -75kg, -80kg, +80kg and Absolute (Open) Class

Intermediate: -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -75kg, -80kg, +80kg and Absolute (Open) Class

Advanced: -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -75kg, -80kg, +80kg and Absolute (Open) Class

Women (18+)

Professional: -55kg, -65kg, +65kg and Absolute (Open) Class

Beginners: -55kg, -65kg, +65kg and Absolute (Open) Class

Intermediate: -55kg, -65kg, +65kg and Absolute (Open) Class

Advanced: -55kg, -65kg, +65kg and Absolute (Open) Class

Girls (15–17 years)

Beginners: -36kg, -40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, +60kg and Absolute (Open) Class

Intermediate: -36kg, -40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, +60kg and Absolute (Open) Class

Advanced: -36kg, -40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, +60kg and Absolute (Open) Class

Official Rules

Beginner (Male / Female): less than 2 years of experience.

Intermediate (Male / Female): 2 to 4 years of experience.

Advanced (Male / Female): more than 4 years of experience.

Professional (Male / Female, Adults 18+ and Masters 35+): more than 5 years of experience.

Weight is checked at the official weigh-in. Overweight athletes will be automatically disqualified and will not be able to compete.

Hygiene and athlete safety: athletes must compete in clean clothing without holes, pockets or cuts.

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced matches follow the ADCC Rules for Beginners & Intermediate (adcombat.com/adcc-rules-regulations/adcc-rules-for-beginners-intermediate). Professional matches follow the full ADCC rules.

For more information on rules, consult the ADCC OFFICIAL RULES

Referees

Email: adcc.portugal@hotmail.com

Phone / WhatsApp: +351 961 456 256

Prizes

Category	1st place	2nd place	3rd place
Professional Men & Women – every weight class	Medal + rash guard + shorts	Medal + T-shirt	Medal
Professional Men – Absolute (Open) (full prizes with 14+ athletes – see scale below)	Medal + €500 prize money	Medal + €250 prize money	Medal + rash guard + shorts
Professional Women – Absolute (Open)	Medal + hoodie + sweatpants	Medal + hoodie	Medal + gym bag
Adults, Men & Women – Absolute (Open)	Medal + rash guard + shorts	Medal + cap	Medal + waist bag
Boys & Girls – Absolute (Open)	Medal + cap	Medal + T-shirt	Medal + waist bag
All other weight categories	Medal + T-shirt	Medal	Medal
Best Team Cup (top 3 teams)	Gold cup	Silver cup	Bronze cup
PROFESSIONAL MEN – ABSOLUTE (OPEN): PRIZES BY NUMBER OF ATHLETES
14 or more athletes	Medal + €500 prize money	Medal + €250 prize money	Medal + rash guard + shorts
10 to 13 athletes	Medal + €250 prize money	Medal + €125 prize money	Medal + rash guard + shorts
4 to 9 athletes	Medal + rash guard + shorts	Medal + T-shirt	Medal
Fewer than 4 athletes	Medal	Medal	Medal
ALL OTHER CATEGORIES: MINIMUM 4 ATHLETES
Gear prizes are only awarded when a weight category or absolute class has at least 4 athletes. With fewer than 4 athletes, medals only.

All gear prizes carry the ADCC logo.

Registration

Registration deadline: 4 April 2027 at 23:59.

Registration and event information – Email: adcc.portugal@hotmail.com

Registration and event information – Phone / WhatsApp: +351 961 456 256

Competition payment

Category	Until 1 Dec 2026 (50% discount)	2 Dec 2026 – 1 Feb 2027 (25–30% discount)	2 Feb – 4 Apr 2027 (full price)
Adults 18+ (incl. Professionals & Masters)	€40	€60	€80
Boys & Girls (15–17 years)	€25	€35	€50
Absolute (Open) – Adults 18+ (separate registration)	€40	€60	€80
Absolute (Open) – Boys & Girls (separate registration)	€25	€35	€50

Payment must be made by bank transfer before the registration deadline. Payment details will be provided with registration.

Schedule

Time	What happens
THE DAY BEFORE – FRIDAY, 9 APRIL 2027
16:00 – 20:00	Official weigh-in (athletes)
EVENT DAY – SATURDAY, 10 APRIL 2027
08:00	Doors open – athletes and public
09:00	Rules briefing (athletes)
10:00	First matches

Note: There will be no weigh-in on the day of the event—only on the day before, at the time specified above.

Public entrance: FREE

Organized by: ADCC Europe and ADCC Portugal

Convite para Competição

Sábado, 10 de abril de 2027 · Ponte de Lima, Portugal

Local: Pavilhão Municipal de Ponte de Lima, Rua Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro 207, 4990-024 Ponte de Lima

Classes de Peso

Homens (18+)

Profissional: -65,9kg, -76,9kg, -87,9kg, -98,9kg, +99kg e Classe Absoluto (Open)
Masters (35+): -65,9kg, -76,9kg, -87,9kg, -98,9kg, +99kg e Classe Absoluto (Open)
Iniciados (Beginners): -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -76kg, -83kg, -91kg, -100kg, +100kg e Classe Absoluto (Open)
Intermédios (Intermediate): -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -76kg, -83kg, -91kg, -100kg, +100kg e Classe Absoluto (Open)
Avançados (Advanced): -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -76kg, -83kg, -91kg, -100kg, +100kg e Classe Absoluto (Open)

Cadetes Masculinos (15–17 anos)

Iniciados (Beginners): -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -75kg, -80kg, +80kg e Classe Absoluto (Open)
Intermédios (Intermediate): -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -75kg, -80kg, +80kg e Classe Absoluto (Open)
Avançados (Advanced): -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -75kg, -80kg, +80kg e Classe Absoluto (Open)

Mulheres (18+)

Profissional: -55kg, -65kg, +65kg e Classe Absoluto (Open)
Iniciados (Beginners): -55kg, -65kg, +65kg e Classe Absoluto (Open)
Intermédios (Intermediate): -55kg, -65kg, +65kg e Classe Absoluto (Open)
Avançados (Advanced): -55kg, -65kg, +65kg e Classe Absoluto (Open)

Cadetes Femininos (15–17 anos)

Iniciados (Beginners): -36kg, -40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, +60kg e Classe Absoluto (Open)
Intermédios (Intermediate): -36kg, -40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, +60kg e Classe Absoluto (Open)
Avançados (Advanced): -36kg, -40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, +60kg e Classe Absoluto (Open)

Regulamento Oficial

Iniciado (Masculino / Feminino): menos de 2 anos de experiência.
Intermédio (Masculino / Feminino): 2 a 4 anos de experiência.
Avançado (Masculino / Feminino): mais de 4 anos de experiência.
Profissional (Masculino / Feminino, Adultos 18+ e Masters 35+): mais de 5 anos de experiência.
O peso é verificado na pesagem oficial. Atletas com excesso de peso serão automaticamente desqualificados e não poderão competir.
Higiene e segurança do atleta: os atletas devem competir com vestuário limpo, sem rasgos, bolsos ou cortes.
Os combates de Iniciados, Intermédios e Avançados seguem as Regras ADCC para Iniciados e Intermédios (adcombat.com/adcc-rules-regulations/adcc-rules-for-beginners-intermediate). Os combates Profissionais seguem as regras completas do ADCC.
Para mais informações sobre as regras, consulte o Regulamento Oficial do ADCC.

Árbitros e Contactos

Email: adcc.portugal@hotmail.com
Telemóvel / WhatsApp: +351 961 456 256

Prémios

Categoria	1.º Lugar	2.º Lugar	3.º Lugar
Profissional Masculino e Feminino (todos os pesos)	Medalha + rash guard + calções	Medalha + T-shirt	Medalha
Profissional Masculino – Absoluto (Open) (prémios completos com 14+ atletas – ver escala abaixo)	Medalha + 500€ em dinheiro	Medalha + 250€ em dinheiro	Medalha + rash guard + calções
Profissional Feminino – Absoluto (Open)	Medalha + hoodie + calças de fato de treino	Medalha + hoodie	Medalha + saco de ginásio
Adultos, Homens e Mulheres – Absoluto (Open)	Medalha + rash guard + calções	Medalha + boné	Medalha + bolsa de cintura
Cadetes Masculinos e Femininos – Absoluto (Open)	Medalha + boné	Medalha + T-shirt	Medalha + bolsa de cintura
Todas as outras categorias de peso	Medalha + T-shirt	Medalha	Medalha
Troféu de Melhor Equipa (top 3 equipas)	Taça de Ouro	Taça de Prata	Taça de Bronze

Profissional Masculino – Absoluto (Open): Prémios por Número de Atletas

14 ou mais atletas: Medalha + 500€ em dinheiro | Medalha + 250€ em dinheiro | Medalha + rash guard + calções
10 a 13 atletas: Medalha + 250€ em dinheiro | Medalha + 125€ em dinheiro | Medalha + rash guard + calções
4 a 9 atletas: Medalha + rash guard + calções | Medalha + T-shirt | Medalha
Menos de 4 atletas: Medalha | Medalha | Medalha

Nota: Todos os prémios de equipamento ostentam o logótipo do ADCC. Os prémios de equipamento só são atribuídos quando a categoria de peso ou classe de absoluto tiver pelo menos 4 atletas. Com menos de 4 atletas, são atribuídas apenas medalhas.

Inscrições

Prazo limite de inscrição: 4 de abril de 2027 às 23:59.
Inscrições e informações do evento – Email: adcc.portugal@hotmail.com
Inscrições e informações do evento – Telemóvel / WhatsApp: +351 961 456 256

Pagamento da Competição

Categoria	Até 1 dez 2026 (50% de desconto)	2 dez 2026 – 1 fev 2027 (25–30% de desconto)	2 fev – 4 abr 2027 (preço inteiro)
Adultos 18+ (incl. Profissionais e Masters)	40€	60€	80€
Cadetes (15–17 anos)	25€	35€	50€
Absoluto (Open) – Adultos 18+ (inscrição separada)	40€	60€	80€
Absoluto (Open) – Cadetes (15–17 anos) (inscrição separada)	25€	35€	50€

O pagamento deve ser efetuado por transferência bancária antes do prazo limite de inscrição. Os dados para pagamento serão fornecidos no momento da inscrição.

Horário

Horário	Atividade
A VÉSPERA – SEXTA-FEIRA, 9 DE ABRIL DE 2027
16:00 – 20:00	Pesagem oficial (atletas)
DIA DO EVENTO – SÁBADO, 10 DE ABRIL DE 2027
08:00	Abertura de portas – atletas e público
09:00	Reunião técnica / briefing de regras (atletas)
10:00	Primeiros combates

Nota: Não haverá pesagem no dia do evento — apenas no dia anterior, no horário especificado acima.

Entrada do público: GRATUITA

Organização: ADCC Europe e ADCC Portugal

Event Details

Registration

Registration deadline: 4 Apr 2027 at 23:59. Pricing periods: until 1 Dec 2026 (discounted), 2 Dec 2026–1 Feb 2027 (reduced), 2 Feb–4 Apr 2027 (full price).

Schedule

Event day Saturday 10 Apr 2027 — Doors open 08:00; Rules briefing 09:00; First matches 10:00. (No end time stated.)

Weigh-In

Official weigh-in: Friday 9 Apr 2027, 16:00–20:00. Weight checked at official weigh-in; overweight athletes will be disqualified. No weigh-in on event day.

Prize Details

Professional Men's Absolute offers cash prizes (€500 first, €250 second at full scale for 14+ athletes; scaled to €250/€125 for 10–13 athletes; no cash for <4). Other categories receive gear/prizes; Best Team Cup awarded to top 3 teams.

Spectator Fee

Public entrance: FREE

Divisions

Men Professional€40
Adult Professional
Women Professional€40
Adult Professional
Men€40
Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced
Women€40
Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced
Boys 15-17 years€25
Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced
Girls 15-17 years€25
Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced
Men Professional (Absolute division)€40
Registration in the Men Professional division is required
Men (Absolute division)€40
Registration in the Men division is required
Women (Absolute division)€40
Registration in the Women or the Women Professional division is required
Boys 15-17 years (Absolute division)€25
Registration in the Boys 15-17 years division is required
Girls 15-17 years (Absolute division)€25
Registration in the Girls 15-17 years division is required

Organizer

ADCC Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is ADCC Ponte de Lima Open 2027 held?

Saturday, 10 April 2027 at Pavilhão Municipal de Ponte de Lima in Ponte de Lima, Portugal.

What are the doors-open and match start times on event day?

Doors open at 08:00, there is a rules briefing for athletes at 09:00, and the first matches begin at 10:00 on Saturday, 10 April 2027.

When and where is the official weigh-in?

Official weigh-in is the day before the event, Friday, 9 April 2027, from 16:00 to 20:00, and there will be no weigh-in on the day of the event.

What is the registration deadline and how must I pay?

Registration deadline is 4 April 2027 at 23:59; payment must be made by bank transfer before the registration deadline and payment details are provided with registration.

How much does registration cost?

Adults 18+ (including Professionals & Masters): €40 until 1 Dec 2026, €60 from 2 Dec 2026–1 Feb 2027, and €80 from 2 Feb–4 Apr 2027; Boys & Girls (15–17): €25/€35/€50 on the same date tiers; Absolute (Open) registrations are separate and use the same fee structure for adults and cadets.

What divisions and weight classes are offered?

Divisions include Men (18+) — Professional, Masters (35+), Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced with corresponding weight classes and an Absolute (Open) class; Women (18+) — Professional, Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced with -55kg, -65kg, +65kg and Absolute; Boys and Girls (15–17) — Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced with specified youth weight classes and Absolute (Open) classes.

How are experience levels defined for Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced/Professional?

Beginner: less than 2 years of experience; Intermediate: 2 to 4 years; Advanced: more than 4 years; Professional (Adults 18+ and Masters 35+): more than 5 years of experience.

What prizes are awarded and are there minimums for gear or prize money?

Medals are awarded in all categories; gear prizes are awarded only when a weight category or absolute class has at least four athletes; Professional Men’s Absolute prize money scales by number of athletes (14+ athletes: €500/€250 for 1st/2nd; 10–13: €250/€125; 4–9: gear prizes; fewer than 4: medals only).

Who do I contact for referees, registration, or event information?

Email adcc.portugal@hotmail.com or Phone/WhatsApp +351 961 456 256 for referees, registration, and event information.