Cauliflower Cup Circuit 3

Sunday, October 11, 2026 Utrecht , Netherlands

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

€15 - €60

Prizes

€500

Description

Third time's a Charm.

Event 3 of the 4-event Cauliflower Cup Circuit lands in Utrecht.

Athletes return to:

Defend rankings
Collect crucial Circuit points
Chase end-of-season cash prizes
Build momentum toward the Invitational Finale

Missed Amsterdam? Enter the race here. Won Amsterdam? Now you defend your position.

Competition Format

Weight Divisions (Gi & No-Gi)

Double elimination
Minimum 2 matches guaranteed
Fight back for 3rd place after one loss

Absolute Divisions

Single elimination
No second chances
High risk. High reward.
Please note, you can only sign up for the absolute division if you've signed up for a ordinary weight division.

Ruleset & Categories

Official IBJJF ruleset
IBJJF weight classes (male & female)
500g weight allowance
Weigh ins will be done the DAY BEFORE the event (09/10/2026) until from 18:00 till 20:00 and on the day of the event (10/10/2026) until 11:00.
Gi → register by belt & age
No-Gi → register by belt & age

Registration Deadline & Refund Policy

The last chance to edit your registration is October 3, 2026.

There are no refunds. This policy exists to protect the integrity of the event and ensure brackets are built reliably.

Exceptions: If there is no one else in your bracket and you do not wish to merge, you will receive a coupon for the next Caulicup event. If you are unable to compete due to a medical reason, you will also receive a coupon for the next event.

Circuit Points System

🥇 1st – 11 points 🥈 2nd – 7 points 🥉 3rd – 3 points

Points awarded in:

Gi divisions
No-Gi divisions
Absolute divisions

⚠️ Gi and No-Gi leaderboards are tracked separately.

End-of-Season Cash Prizes 💰

Gi Circuit Champions

Blue – €200
Purple – €300
Brown – €400
Black – €500

No-Gi Circuit Champions

Same as Gi

Schedule

07:30 – Doors open & weigh-ins

09:00 – First matches

11:00 – Last weigh-in call

12:00 – Weigh-ins close

18:30 – Event concludes

Registration & Pricing

Early Bird: €55

Regular: €60

Late Fee: €70

Absolute Division: €15

Additional Division: +€15

Spectators: €10

Why Utrecht?

Sporthallen Olympos offers:

Large competition floor
Professional competition setup
Big warm-up area
Middle of the Country
Easy access by Public transport
Easy access to Parking

Rotterdam. Leiden. Amsterdam. Belgium. Den Haag and Utrecht is positioned perfectly.

🔥 October 11, 2026 – Sporthallen Olympos, Third time's a Charm

Event Details

Format

Double elimination

Registration

Last chance to edit registration: October 3, 2026.

Schedule

07:30 doors open; 09:00 first matches; 11:00 last weigh-in call; 12:00 weigh-ins close; 18:30 event concludes.

Weigh-In

Day-before weigh-ins: 09/10/2026 18:00–20:00; day-of weigh-ins: 10/10/2026 until 11:00. (Schedule also lists 07:30 doors open & weigh-ins; 11:00 last weigh-in call; 12:00 weigh-ins close.)

Prize Details

End-of-season cash prizes to circuit champions: Gi — Blue €200, Purple €300, Brown €400, Black €500; No-Gi — same as Gi.

Spectator Fee

€10

Divisions

Boys Gi€30
Boys No-Gi€30
Girls Gi€30
Girls No-Gi€30
Juvenile Boys Gi€60
16-17 years
Juvenile Boys No-Gi€60
16-17 years
Juvenile Girls Gi€60
16-17 years
Juvenile Girls No-Gi€60
16-17 years
Male Gi€60
18 years and above
Male No-Gi€60
18 years and above
Female Gi€60
18 years and above
Female No-Gi€60
18 years and above
Male Absolute Gi€15
Male Absolute No-Gi€15
Female Absolute Gi€15
Female Absolute No-Gi€15

Organizer

Cauliflower Philosophy

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cauliflower Cup Circuit 3 held?

The event is in Utrecht at Sporthallen Olympos.

What time do doors open and matches start?

Doors open at 07:30, and first matches start at 09:00. The event concludes at 18:30.

What are the registration prices?

Early Bird is €55, Regular is €60, and Late Fee is €70. Absolute Division costs €15, and an Additional Division costs +€15.

How much are spectator tickets?

Spectator tickets are €10.

What is the last date to edit registration?

The last chance to edit your registration is October 3, 2026.

What is the format for Gi and No-Gi weight divisions?

Weight divisions in Gi and No-Gi use double elimination, with a minimum of 2 matches guaranteed. Competitors can fight back for 3rd place after one loss.

What is the format for absolute divisions?

Absolute divisions are single elimination. You can only sign up for an absolute division if you have signed up for an ordinary weight division.

What ruleset and categories are used?

The event uses the official IBJJF ruleset and IBJJF weight classes for male and female competitors. Gi and No-Gi registration is by belt and age, with a 500g weight allowance.

What is the refund policy?

There are no refunds. If there is no one else in your bracket and you do not wish to merge, or if you cannot compete for a medical reason, you will receive a coupon for the next Caulicup event.

How are circuit points awarded?

1st place earns 11 points, 2nd place earns 7 points, and 3rd place earns 3 points. Points are awarded in Gi, No-Gi, and Absolute divisions, and Gi and No-Gi leaderboards are tracked separately.