JJLF Championship (cash prize)

Friday, November 20, 2026 Lake Forest , United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

$99

Prizes

$700

Description

Cash prized based on bracket size

2 people = $100 to 1st

3 people = $150 to 1st

4 people = $200 to 1st

5-7 people = $250 to 1st

8 people = $300 to 1st

16 people = $700 to 1st & $100 to 2nd

Join the fun environment with food vendors, merch booths, and other sports leagues!

single elimination, IBJJF (without advantages) ruleset, 5 min match max, last to score if tied.

want to work or volunteer? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/zwyCrjJjLmZLe6Sy6

Vendors interested in a space? Contact us at jiujitsuleaguefest@gmail.com

2 full sized competition Mats

warm up area

doors open 4 pm

Kids 5-7pm

adults 7-9pm

KIDS: grey white fights grey white only

Event Details

Format

Single elimination

Schedule

Doors open 4:00 PM; Kids 5:00–7:00 PM; Adults 7:00–9:00 PM.

Prize Details

Cash prizes to 1st based on bracket size: 2 people $100; 3 people $150; 4 people $200; 5–7 people $250; 8 people $300; 16 people $700 to 1st and $100 to 2nd.

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Divisions

Boys Gi$99
Girls Gi$99
Male No-Gi$99
18 years and above
Female No-Gi$99
18 years and above

Organizer

Jiu Jitsu League Fest

Frequently Asked Questions

How are cash prizes awarded?

Cash prizes depend on bracket size: 2 people = $100 to 1st; 3 = $150 to 1st; 4 = $200 to 1st; 5–7 = $250 to 1st; 8 = $300 to 1st; 16 = $700 to 1st and $100 to 2nd.

What competition format and rules are used?

Single elimination using the IBJJF ruleset without advantages; matches are a maximum of 5 minutes and if tied are decided by the last to score.

When do doors open and what are the event times for kids and adults?

Doors open at 4 pm; kids compete from 5–7 pm and adults compete from 7–9 pm.

How many competition mats will be available and is there a warm-up area?

There are two full-sized competition mats and a warm-up area.

How can I sign up to work or volunteer?

Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/zwyCrjJjLmZLe6Sy6.

Who should vendors contact about a vendor space?

Vendors should contact jiujitsuleaguefest@gmail.com.

What are the rules for kids divisions?

Kids: grey and white fights grey and white only.