Major League Grappling 6 - BJJ Tournament in Sacramento 2026

Major League Grappling 6

Sacramento, United States

Description

MLG 6 - Trick or Tap Halloween X Dia de los Muertos 

OCTOBER 31 Β· SOUTHSIDE PARK Β· SACRAMENTO

YOUR KID HAS NEVER COMPETED LIKE THIS.

SHOW UP IN COSTUME. GRAPPLE IN COSTUME. WIN A MATCH. GET $50.
Then do it again.
This Halloween, we're turning Southside Park into something completely different β€” Jiu-Jitsu, costumes, food trucks, music, vendors, prizes and surprises all day long.
No boring gymnasium. No ordinary tournament.
Just a ridiculous day of Jiu-Jitsu built entirely around the kids having an absolute blast.

πŸ’° WIN A MATCH. GET $50.

Win your match β†’ Get $50 + advance.
Win again β†’ Get another $50.
Every match you win pays $50.

DIVISIONS β€” SIMPLIFIED ON PURPOSE

Too many youth divisions create tiny brackets, dead brackets and kids with nobody to compete against.
MLG uses 5 age groups, 3 weight classes and 3 skill levels.
Fewer dead divisions. Bigger brackets. More matches.

AGE + WEIGHT

AGELIGHTMIDDLEHEAVY
5–750 lbs & under50.1–65 lbs65.1+ lbs
8–965 lbs & under65.1–85 lbs85.1+ lbs
10–1180 lbs & under80.1–105 lbs105.1+ lbs
12–14110 lbs & under110.1–140 lbs140.1+ lbs
15–17135 lbs & under135.1–165 lbs165.1+ lbs

SKILL LEVEL

AGEBEGINNERINTERMEDIATEADVANCED
5–11WhiteGreyYellow+
12–14WhiteGrey + YellowOrange + Green
15–17WhiteGrey + YellowOrange + Green

Ages 5–11: Boys and girls may be combined when necessary to create competitive brackets. Parents/coaches will be notified.
Ages 12–17: Boys and girls compete separately.
MLG may adjust or split divisions based on age, actual weight, experience and registration numbers to create the safest and most competitive brackets possible. Parents/coaches will be contacted before significant changes.
Coaches/Parents  are responsible on putting kids on the correct bracket. 
Kids can always sign up to a second bracket. THEY MUST COMPETE UP ONLY! 

HARD STOP WITH 8 PEOPLE PER DIVISION 

HARD STOP WITH 8 PEOPLE PER DIVISION 

HARD STOP WITH 8 PEOPLE PER DIVISION 

           

πŸŽƒ YES. YOU'RE GRAPPLING IN COSTUME.

Costumes are REQUIRED and must be SAFE to grapple in.

  • No glitter
  • No capes or loose/hanging fabric
  • No hard or sharp accessories
  • No jewelry
  • No props during matches
  • No rigid masks or headpieces during matches
  • Face/body paint must be water-based
  • All costumes are subject to referee approval before competition
  • NO INFLATABLES

Same-day weigh-ins are WITHOUT the costume.

MATCH FORMAT

5 MINUTES β€” SUBMISSION ONLY

No submission?

2:30 OVERTIME β€” SUBMISSION ONLY

Still no submission?

REFEREE DECISION

There are no referee decisions during regulation. A referee decision only occurs if overtime ends without a submission.

OCTOBER 31 πŸŽƒπŸ’€

Costumes. Grappling. Music. Food. Prizes. Surprises.

And $50 every time you win.

Welcome to MLG 6.

Divisions

  • Kids And Teens$110

Organizer

Major League Grappling

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is Major League Grappling 6?
Major League Grappling 6 is on October 31 at Southside Park in Sacramento.
What age groups and weight classes are offered?
The age groups are 5–7, 8–9, 10–11, 12–14, and 15–17. Each age group has Light, Middle, and Heavy weight classes with listed ranges from 50 lbs & under through 165.1+ lbs depending on age.
What skill levels are available?
The skill levels are Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. For ages 5–11, they correspond to White, Grey, and Yellow+; for ages 12–17 and 15–17, they correspond to White, Grey + Yellow, and Orange + Green.
Can boys and girls be combined in divisions?
For ages 5–11, boys and girls may be combined when necessary to create competitive brackets, and parents or coaches will be notified. For ages 12–17, boys and girls compete separately.
Can divisions be adjusted or split?
MLG may adjust or split divisions based on age, actual weight, experience, and registration numbers to create safer and more competitive brackets. Parents or coaches will be contacted before significant changes.
Is there a division capacity limit?
Yes. There is a hard stop with 8 people per division.
Can kids sign up for a second bracket?
Yes. Kids can sign up for a second bracket, but they must compete up only.
Are costumes required?
Yes. Costumes are required and must be safe to grapple in. All costumes are subject to referee approval before competition.
What costume restrictions apply?
No glitter, capes or loose/hanging fabric, hard or sharp accessories, jewelry, props during matches, rigid masks or headpieces during matches, or inflatables are allowed. Face/body paint must be water-based.
What is the match format?
Matches are 5 minutes, submission only. If there is no submission, there is a 2:30 submission-only overtime; if overtime ends without a submission, the match is decided by referee decision.

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