Nordic Open Grappling #16

Saturday, May 8, 2027 Nacka, Sweden

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Ruleset

Submission only

Prizes

10,000 SEK

Description

NOG #16 - May 8th

Nordic Open Grappling is held four times a year at our facilities in Nacka, where we strive to deliver a professional and exciting experience for both competitors and spectators.

The competition is open to juniors, adult and master with divisions for all experience levels.

Nordic Open Grappling (NOG), organized by Nacka Dojo, returns for another action-packed season! With over 20 years of tournament experience, NOG has become one of Sweden’s leading submission wrestling events.

⚔️ Registration

Limited to 200 competitors! Secure your spot early – registration is only complete once all steps are finalized.

👥 Coaches & Spectators

Each academy receives 1 free coach pass (registration required).
Spectator tickets: 75 SEK (pre-purchase) / 100 SEK (on-site, if available). Space is limited, so pre-buy your ticket to guarantee entry. All visitors aged 12+ need a ticket.

🏆 NORDIC OPEN RANKING – 10,000 SEK PRIZE

Earn ranking points at every NOG & NOC event throughout 2027. The overall Adult Advanced Male and Female Champions will each receive 10,000 SEK in prize money and the title of Nordic Open Champion!

🎥 Livestream on Smoothcomp TV

Watch every match through Smoothcomp TV.

📕 Rules & Bracket Format

Submission only, with points in overtime.
Official SSWL ruleset applies (no wrestling shoes).

2 player: Best of three

3-5 players: True Round Robin

From 6 players or more: Pools with round robin, final rounds with Single Elimination.

Winning a match by submission is valued higher and awards more points. Competitors with the highest points in their pool advance to the final single elimination round.

⚖️ Weigh-ins

Open from 9:00 AM, approximately 30 minutes before your first match. Once weighed in, remain competition-ready within the venue.

⏰ Schedule

Matches begin at 9:30 AM. Brackets and start times will be published Thursday before the event.

Event Details

Format

Pools

Schedule

Weigh-ins 9:00 AM; matches begin 9:30 AM. Brackets and start times published Thursday before the event.

Weigh-In

Weigh-ins open from 9:00 AM; approximately 30 minutes before your first match. Competitors must remain competition-ready within the venue after weighing in.

Prize Details

Overall Adult Advanced Male and Female Champions each receive 10,000 SEK in prize money.

Spectator Fee

75 SEK (pre-purchase) / 100 SEK (on-site, if available); all visitors aged 12+ require a ticket.

Where to Stay Near the Venue

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Divisions

Men NoGi500 SEK
Women NoGi500 SEK
Junior NoGi300 SEK
1 Spectator75 SEK
Spectator ticket is needed from 12+ years.
2 Spectators150 SEK
Spectator ticket is needed from 12+ years.
Coachpass0 SEK
Assigned coach from each academy can apply for an individual coachpass. 1 coach per academy.

Organizer

Nacka Dojo

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is Nordic Open Grappling #16 held?

May 8th at the event facilities in Nacka, organized by Nacka Dojo.

Is there a competitor limit and how does registration work?

The event is limited to 200 competitors and registration is only complete once all steps are finalized.

What coach and spectator ticket rules and prices apply?

Each academy receives 1 free coach pass (registration required). Spectator tickets are 75 SEK pre-purchase or 100 SEK on-site if available, space is limited, and all visitors aged 12+ need a ticket.

When are weigh-ins and what is required after weighing in?

Weigh-ins are open from 9:00 AM and approximately 30 minutes before your first match; once weighed in you must remain competition-ready within the venue.

When do matches start and when will brackets be published?

Matches begin at 9:30 AM, and brackets and start times will be published the Thursday before the event.

What ruleset and match rules apply?

The competition is submission only with points in overtime, the official SSWL ruleset applies, and no wrestling shoes are allowed.

How are brackets and formats determined by number of competitors?

2 players: best of three; 3–5 players: true round robin; 6 players or more: pools with round robin and final rounds with single elimination.

Is there a ranking or prize associated with the event?

Competitors earn ranking points at every NOG & NOC event throughout 2027, and the overall Adult Advanced Male and Female Champions will each receive 10,000 SEK and the title of Nordic Open Champion.