TCG Fall Open 2026

About the event

The TCG Fall Open is The Cellar Gym's first sanctioned grappling tournament, and the start of a series we plan to keep running. We built it to give competitors in the Twin Cities and across the Midwest more chances to test themselves - whether it's your very first match or you're chasing a finish in the cage.

Amateur event. Open registration for the tournament divisions; super fights are matched in advance.

Divisions & Format

• Youth - gi and no-gi. All youth age divisions, novice level. Separated by age, weight, and experience.

• Adult - no-gi only. White and blue belts. Separated by weight and belt.

• Points ruleset. Divisions merged where needed so everyone gets matches.

Super Fights

• ADCC-styled matched no-gi super fights held in the cage for advanced competitors

• Bouts are arranged ahead of time and matched by sex, weight, and experience. 

****Interested in a super fight? Complete application here. ****

Rules

Run under the TCG Fall Open rulebook. Tournament divisions use a points ruleset; super fights use ADCC advanced no-gi rules, including leg locks and heel hooks at the advanced level. Full rulebook available at here.

Registration

• Opens: August 28, 2026  Closes: October 7, 2026
• Entry fee: $25.   
• First 15 competitors to register get a discounted rate of $15. Coupon Code FIRST15
• Register under your legal name, date of birth, and current rank.
• All competitors complete the event waiver during registration process. Competitors under 18 require a parent or guardian signature.

Spectator Fee

All spectators over the age of 12 years old must have a spectator pass.  Passes may be purchased at the door upon entry of the venue.

• Spectator fee: $15.

Each academy will receive at least 1 free coaches pass. The amount of free passes depends on how many students from that academy are registered for the event. At least 1 free pass per 5 students will be available. Coaches do not need to message in before the event. 

Weigh-ins

• Weigh-ins and check-in on event day; check-in closes 60 minutes before your division starts.

• No weight allowance.

• Gi competitors weigh in without the gi.
• Youth competitors competing in gi and no gi only need to weigh in once.

Refund & Change Policy

• Registration is refundable up to October 7, 2026. After that, all entries are final and non-refundable.
• Division and weight-class changes can be made free of charge through Wednesday, October 7 in your Smoothcomp account. After that deadline, no changes can be made.
• Missed weight: there is no weight allowance and no refund for missing weight. You will not be moved up a class on event day, so choose your division carefully.
• No-shows are not refunded.
• Injury: if you're injured before the event, contact us at Pam@thecellargym.com before October 7, 2026 to receive a full refund.
• If the event is canceled or postponed by us, you'll receive a full refund or the option to transfer your entry to the rescheduled date.

Schedule (subject to finalize)

• 8:30am - Doors / check-in

• 10:00am - Youth divisions

• 1:00pm - Adult divisions

• 5:00pm - Super fights

Venue

The Cellar Gym — 2480 Fairview Ave N, Roseville MN 55113

Questions: Pam@thecellargym.com