EUROPEAN MASTERS LEAGUE EINDHOVEN

Sunday, February 21, 2027 Eindhoven, Netherlands

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

€45

Description

The European Master League (EML) is a Jiu-Jitsu competition reserved for athletes aged 30 and over. It is built for Masters who train seriously alongside work and family life: a well-organised, punctual and safety-focused event where you only compete against your own age group.

Registration is capped at venue capacity (220–250 competitors).

📍 Venue

Venue: Fontys Sporthogeschool
Address: Theo Koomenlaan 3, 5644 HZ Eindhoven, Netherlands

📅 Dates & Registration

Registration closes on 16 February 2027 or earlier if the venue is full. No on-site registration.

Early bird: until 15 Dec 2026 | €45
Standard: 16 Dec 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 | €50
Final: 22 Jan – 16 Feb 2027 | €60
When participating in gi and no-gi you get a €10 discount.
Competition day: Sunday 21 February 2027

Divisions: Men’s No-Gi, Women’s No-Gi, Men’s Gi and Women’s Gi. The fee applies per division entry.

🔥 Early Bird Bonus!

Don't wait to secure your spot—the first 50 athletes to register

will automatically receive a FREE, exclusive European Master League (EML) Eindhoven t-shirt!

🛡️ What to Expect

Masters only: Master divisions are never merged with Adult divisions.
On schedule: single-elimination brackets (see three-athlete divisions below) to keep the day moving and on time.
Safety: medical team on site.

⚖️ Weigh-in & Rules

Schedule: the schedule updates live. Follow your bracket on Smoothcomp and be in the warm-up area well before your match is called.
Weigh-in: scales open at 08:00. Weigh in no later than 60 minutes before your first match.
Weight: zero tolerance (0.0 kg). Athletes over their division limit are disqualified, with no refund.
Gi and No-Gi: athletes entered in both weigh in only once.
Rules: IBJJF rules, weight classes and age divisions (Master 1 to Master 7).

🔀 Small Divisions

When a division has few athletes, the following rules apply:

Alone in your division: you may move down one age division (e.g. Master 2 to Master 1) or up one weight class.
Merging weight classes: only with written consent from every athlete involved.
Three-athlete divisions: athlete 1 faces athlete 2, then athlete 3 faces the loser of that first match.
No opponent at all: choose between a full refund or a win by walkover, which qualifies you for the Absolute.

🥇 Absolute & Medals

Absolute (open class): open only to the top 3 of each weight division, including winners by walkover.
Medals: EML medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Podiums take place right after each final.

🔄 Cancellations, Changes & Conduct

All changes and cancellations are made through your Smoothcomp account.

Full refund: cancel at least 28 days before the event.
100% EML credit: cancel between 27 and 7 days before the event (valid for a future EML event).
Less than 7 days before: no refund and no credit.
Registrations made less than 7 days before the event are final.
Division or weight changes: possible up to 3 days before the event.
Conduct: disrespectful behaviour towards officials, athletes or staff leads to immediate disqualification and removal from the venue.

🎟️ Spectators & Coaches: spectator tickets are €10 at the door (grandstand). Accredited coaches have access to the coaching area next to the mats.

Event Details

Format

Single elimination

Registration

Early bird until 15 Dec 2026 (€45); Standard 16 Dec 2026–21 Jan 2027 (€50); Final 22 Jan–16 Feb 2027 (€60). Registration closes 16 Feb 2027 or earlier if venue is full. No on-site registration. Fee ap

Weigh-In

Scales open at 08:00. Weigh in no later than 60 minutes before your first match. Zero tolerance (0.0 kg): athletes over division limit are disqualified with no refund. Athletes entered in both Gi and No-Gi weigh in only once.

Spectator Fee

€10 at the door (grandstand)

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Divisions

Male No-Gi€45
30 years and above
Female No-Gi€45
30 years and above
Male Gi€45
30 years and above
Female Gi€45
30 years and above

Organizer

ALFA SPORTEVENEMENTEN

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the European Masters League Eindhoven held?

Competition day is Sunday 21 February 2027 at Fontys Sporthogeschool, Theo Koomenlaan 3, 5644 HZ Eindhoven, Netherlands.

How do I register and is on-site registration available?

Register online via Smoothcomp before registration closes on 16 February 2027 or earlier if the venue is full; there is no on-site registration.

What are the entry fees and is there a discount for entering both Gi and No‑Gi?

Early bird until 15 Dec 2026 is €45, Standard 16 Dec 2026–21 Jan 2027 is €50, and Final 22 Jan–16 Feb 2027 is €60; when participating in both Gi and No‑Gi you get a €10 discount and the fee applies per division entry.

Which divisions are offered at the event?

Divisions are Men’s No‑Gi, Women’s No‑Gi, Men’s Gi and Women’s Gi, using IBJJF weight classes and age divisions Master 1 to Master 7, and the event is reserved for athletes aged 30 and over.

What is the competition format and how are small divisions handled?

The event uses single‑elimination brackets; three‑athlete divisions have athlete 1 vs athlete 2 then athlete 3 vs the loser of that match; if alone in a division you may move down one age division or up one weight class, merging weight classes requires written consent from every athlete, and if you have no opponent you can choose a full refund or a win by walkover (which qualifies you for the Absolute).

When and how do weigh‑ins work?

Scales open at 08:00 and you must weigh in no later than 60 minutes before your first match; athletes entered in both Gi and No‑Gi weigh in only once, and there is zero tolerance (0.0 kg) for being over the division limit, which results in disqualification with no refund.

What is the Absolute (open class) policy and medal awards?

The Absolute is open only to the top 3 of each weight division, including winners by walkover, and EML medals are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place with podiums taking place right after each final.

What is the cancellation and change policy?

Full refund if you cancel at least 28 days before the event; 100% EML credit (valid for a future EML event) if you cancel between 27 and 7 days before; less than 7 days before there is no refund and no credit; registrations made less than 7 days before the event are final, and division or weight changes are possible up to 3 days before the event.

Are there limits on entries and is there an early‑registration bonus?

Registration is capped at venue capacity (220–250 competitors), and the first 50 athletes to register will automatically receive a free European Master League Eindhoven t‑shirt.

What do spectators and coaches need to know?

Spectator tickets are €10 at the door (grandstand) and accredited coaches have access to the coaching area next to the mats.