TCG Fall Open 2026
Roseville, United States
Description
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
Divisions
- Kids Gi$25
- Kids No Gi$25
- Boys Gi$25
- Boys No Gi$25
- Girls Gi$25
- Girls No Gi$25
- Men's No-Gi$25
- Men's No-Gi Absolute$0
- Women's No-Gi$25
- Women's No-Gi Absolute$0
- Women No Gi - Masters I - 35 and Older$25
- Men No Gi - Masters I - 35 and Older$25
- Men No Gi - Masters II - 50 and Older$25
Organizer
The Cellar Gym
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is TCG Fall Open 2026?
The event is at The Cellar Gym, 2480 Fairview Ave N, Roseville MN 55113. The description does not state the event date.
What time do doors open and when do divisions start?
Doors and check-in open at 8:30am. Youth divisions start at 10:00am, adult divisions start at 1:00pm, and super fights start at 5:00pm.
When does registration open and close, and what is the entry fee?
Registration opens August 28, 2026 and closes October 7, 2026. The entry fee is $25, and the first 15 competitors to register can use coupon code FIRST15 for a discounted rate of $15.
What divisions are offered?
Youth divisions include gi and no-gi for all youth age divisions at novice level, separated by age, weight, and experience. Adult divisions are no-gi only for white and blue belts, separated by weight and belt.
What rules and format will be used?
Tournament divisions use a points ruleset under the TCG Fall Open rulebook. Divisions may be merged where needed so everyone gets matches, and super fights use ADCC advanced no-gi rules, including leg locks and heel hooks at the advanced level.
How do super fights work?
Super fights are ADCC-styled matched no-gi bouts held in the cage for advanced competitors. They are arranged ahead of time and matched by sex, weight, and experience.
What is the spectator fee?
All spectators over age 12 must have a spectator pass. Spectator passes cost $15 and may be purchased at the door upon entry.
How do weigh-ins work?
Weigh-ins and check-in are on event day, and check-in closes 60 minutes before your division starts. There is no weight allowance; gi competitors weigh in without the gi, and youth competitors doing both gi and no-gi only need to weigh in once.
What is the refund and division change policy?
Registration is refundable up to October 7, 2026; after that, 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, and no changes can be made after that deadline.
What happens if I miss weight, no-show, am injured, or the event is canceled?
There is no refund for missing weight, and you will not be moved up a class on event day. No-shows are not refunded; if injured before the event, contact Pam@thecellargym.com before October 7, 2026 for a full refund. If the event is canceled or postponed by the organizer, you will receive a full refund or the option to transfer your entry to the rescheduled date.
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