Major League Grappling 6

Saturday, October 31, 2026 Sacramento, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Kids

Ruleset

Submission only

Entry

$110

Prizes

$50

Description

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

OCTOBER 31 · SOUTHSIDE PARK · 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 — 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.

💰 WIN A MATCH. GET $50.

Win your match → Get $50 + advance.
Win again → Get another $50.
Every match you win pays $50.

DIVISIONS — 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

AGE	LIGHT	MIDDLE	HEAVY
5–7	50 lbs & under	50.1–65 lbs	65.1+ lbs
8–9	65 lbs & under	65.1–85 lbs	85.1+ lbs
10–11	80 lbs & under	80.1–105 lbs	105.1+ lbs
12–14	110 lbs & under	110.1–140 lbs	140.1+ lbs
15–17	135 lbs & under	135.1–165 lbs	165.1+ lbs

SKILL LEVEL

AGE	BEGINNER	INTERMEDIATE	ADVANCED
5–11	White	Grey	Yellow+
12–14	White	Grey + Yellow	Orange + Green
15–17	White	Grey + Yellow	Orange + 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

🎃 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 — SUBMISSION ONLY

No submission?

2:30 OVERTIME — 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 🎃💀

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

And $50 every time you win.

Welcome to MLG 6.

Event Details

Weigh-In

Same-day weigh-ins are without the costume.

Prize Details

Every match win pays $50 cash.

Where to Stay Near the Venue

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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.