Manitoba Open - 2026 Fall Classic

Saturday, November 7, 2026 Winnipeg, Canada

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Entry

$110

Description

* NOTICE the MCSC will not allow ANY unlicensed athletes compete. If you are not licensed, you will NOT be able to compete! *

* YOU MUST BE LICENSED BY WEDNESDAY Nov 4th 5pm *

Large Venue at Dakota Fieldhouse
Lots of (free) parking
Spectator Seating
All kids divisions will be split boys & girls (if there is not enough boys or girls in a specific division, they may be merged together for 11 and under)
Brackets posted 2 days in advance

* ONE- Day EVENT ** LIMITED CAPACITY! *

Manitoba’s longest running and largest bi-annual Submission Grappling Tournament.

The Manitoba Open is held twice a year to provide an organized, high quality tournament for all regional competitors to gain key competition experience and to test their skills. Our tournament has been developed to follow the same framework as many of the highest recognized international events.

We welcome and invite all academies to participate in our annual tournament.

* THIS IS A PRE REGISTRATION TOURNAMENT ONLY *

** DOUBLE ELIMINATION **

Professional Registration and Brackets services

Competitor list updated on the fly.

Changes to registration can be made up until Wednesday Nov 4th, 2026

Visit our website for more details on registration, rules, weight classes and more.

http://www.manitobajiujitsu.com

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Location:

Dakota CC - Fieldhouse

1188 Dakota Street

Winnipeg, MB R2N 3H4

Official Event Date:

ADULTS & Kids: Saturday, Nov 7th 9:00AM (Sharp)

Doors open 45mins prior to start time.

Spectators: $10 (Kids under 10 free)

WEIGH INS

Competitors will weigh must weight in when they arrive at the venue, before their first match. There is only one opportunity to check the weight. If the competitor does not make weight, they will be immediately disqualified. (no weight allowance)

Adults can weigh-in with in GI or NOGI attire.

Please make sure that you are in the correct weight division. You can not change divisions , if you do not make your designated division. No changes will be accepted in the tournament day, no refund.

Competitors 13 and younger will have a 1lb weight allowance.

Kids and Teens will weigh in WITH the GI (if they are doing GI division)

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Event Details

Format

Double elimination

Registration

Must be licensed by Wednesday Nov 4 at 5:00 PM. Changes to registration may be made up until Wednesday Nov 4, 2026. Pre-registration only.

Schedule

Official event: Saturday, Nov 7 — Adults & Kids start 9:00 AM (Sharp). Doors open 45 minutes prior. One-day event; brackets posted 2 days in advance.

Weigh-In

Competitors must weigh in upon arrival before their first match; only one opportunity to weigh. Failure to make weight = immediate disqualification; no weight allowance for adults. Adults may weigh in in GI or NOGI attire. Competitors 13 and younger get a 1 lb allowance. Kids/teens weigh in with the GI if entered in GI division.

Spectator Fee

$10 (Kids under 10 free)

Divisions

Kids / Teens - GI$110
Kids GI Division (Add NOGI at no additional cost, discount will be applied)
Kids / Teens - NOGI$110
Kids NOGI Division (Add GI at no additional cost, discount will be applied)
Adult - GI$110
18 years and above (Add NOGI at no additional cost, discount will be applied)
Adult - NOGI$110
18 years and above (Add GI at no additional cost, discount will be applied)

Organizer

Manitoba Jiu-JItsu Open

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Manitoba Open - 2026 Fall Classic?

The event is on Saturday, Nov 7th at Dakota CC - Fieldhouse, 1188 Dakota Street, Winnipeg, MB R2N 3H4. Adults and kids start at 9:00AM sharp.

What time do doors open?

Doors open 45mins prior to the 9:00AM start time.

Is pre-registration required?

Yes. This is a pre registration tournament only, and changes to registration can be made up until Wednesday Nov 4th, 2026.

Do athletes need to be licensed to compete?

Yes. The MCSC will not allow any unlicensed athletes to compete. Athletes must be licensed by Wednesday Nov 4th 5pm.

How much are spectator tickets?

Spectators are $10. Kids under 10 are free.

When are brackets posted?

Brackets are posted 2 days in advance.

How do weigh-ins work?

Competitors must weigh in when they arrive at the venue, before their first match. There is only one opportunity to check weight, and competitors who do not make weight are immediately disqualified with no weight allowance, except competitors 13 and younger have a 1lb weight allowance.

What should competitors wear for weigh-ins?

Adults can weigh in with GI or NOGI attire. Kids and teens will weigh in with the GI if they are doing a GI division.

Can competitors change divisions on tournament day?

No. No changes will be accepted on tournament day, and there is no refund if a competitor does not make their designated division.

What is the competition format?

The tournament uses double elimination and is a one-day event with limited capacity.