MLG5 Reno Runs it Back (major league grappling) - BJJ Tournament in Nevada 2026

MLG5 Reno Runs it Back (major league grappling)

Reno , Nevada, United States

Description

MLG 5 — RENO RUNS IT BACK

EVERYTHING. ONE SATURDAY.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 · RENO, NEVADA

TOURNAMENT · SUPERFIGHTS · OFFICIAL MLG AFTER PARTY

MLG 5 is officially going down all in one day.

Adults, kids, teens, superfights, and the official MLG After Party will now ALL take place on Saturday, September 12.

If you previously planned for the Kids & Teen Competition on Sunday, September 13, please note that all competition has been moved to Saturday, September 12.

One day. One city. One hell of an event.

More Than a Tournament

MLG isn't built to feel like another weekend at a tournament.

We're building an experience where the competitors are the attraction, coaches can actually coach, families enjoy being there, and spectators have a reason to stay even when someone they know isn't competing.

For MLG 5, we're bringing everything together on Saturday.

Tournament brackets throughout the day.Superfights.Live DJ.Food trucks.Vendors.The MLG community.And when the competition ends, the Official MLG After Party begins.

Come compete. Come watch. Come hang out.

Just don't make plans for an early Saturday night.

Get Paid to Grapple

At MLG, every win pays.

Not just the finals. Not just the champion.

If you win and advance, you get paid.

Adults — $100 per winKids & Teens — $50 per win

Round of 16? Paid.Quarterfinal? Paid.Semifinal? Paid.Final? Paid.

Keep winning. Keep getting paid.

Registration

Kids & Teen Divisions$50 per division through September 1$70 per division after September 1

Adult Divisions$100 per division through September 1$120 per division after September 1

Competition Format

  • Single elimination
  • Maximum 16 competitors per bracket
  • Gi and No-Gi divisions
  • Submission-only regulation
  • A submission ends the match immediately
  • If there is no submission during regulation, the match moves to Overtime
  • If there is still no submission, the winner is determined by Referee Decision

Important Information

  • All Adult, Kids & Teen competition takes place Saturday, September 12
  • Superfights take place Saturday, September 12
  • Official MLG After Party takes place Saturday night, September 12
  • Parents, coaches, and competitors are responsible for registering in the correct age, weight, belt, and skill division
  • Competitors receive a 1 lb weight allowance at weigh-ins
  • Missing weight results in disqualification with no refund
  • Major League Grappling reserves the right to refuse participation to any competitor at its sole discretion

SEPTEMBER 12 · RENO

Tournament. Superfights. After Party.

Everything. One Saturday.

If you've been to MLG before, you already know.

If you haven't...

Reno Runs It Back.

MLG 5 — The Future of Competition.

Divisions

  • Adult No Gi$100
  • Adult Gi$100
  • Kids & Teens NoGi$50
  • Kids & Teens Gi$50

Organizer

Major League Grappling

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is MLG 5 — Reno Runs It Back?
MLG 5 takes place Saturday, September 12 in Reno, Nevada.
What happens on Saturday, September 12?
Adult, kids, and teen competition, superfights, and the Official MLG After Party all take place on Saturday, September 12.
Was the Kids & Teen Competition moved from Sunday?
Yes. If you previously planned for the Kids & Teen Competition on Sunday, September 13, all competition has been moved to Saturday, September 12.
How much is registration?
Kids & Teen Divisions are $50 per division through September 1 and $70 per division after September 1. Adult Divisions are $100 per division through September 1 and $120 per division after September 1.
What divisions are offered?
The event includes Gi and No-Gi divisions for adults, kids, and teens.
What is the competition format?
The format is single elimination with a maximum of 16 competitors per bracket. Regulation is submission-only; a submission ends the match immediately.
What happens if there is no submission?
If there is no submission during regulation, the match moves to Overtime. If there is still no submission, the winner is determined by Referee Decision.
Is there a weight allowance at weigh-ins?
Competitors receive a 1 lb weight allowance at weigh-ins. Missing weight results in disqualification with no refund.
Who is responsible for choosing the correct division?
Parents, coaches, and competitors are responsible for registering in the correct age, weight, belt, and skill division.
Are competitors paid for wins?
Yes. Adults are paid $100 per win, and kids and teens are paid $50 per win.

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