THE 2026 CHICAGO FALL GAMES
Chicago, IL , United States
Description
Please visit www.grapplinggames.org/gg160 for the list preliminary divisions (posted Thursday 09/03 by 8pm).
TENTATIVE SATURDAY'S WEIGH-IN SCHEDULE:​
- Kids and Teens only competing in No-Gi: 8:00am - 8:45am​
- Kids and Teens only competing in Gi: 8:30am - 09:45am
- Adults/Masters/Seniors only competing in Gi: 10:00am - 11:30am
- Adults/Masters/Seniors only competing in No-Gi: 11:00am - 12:30pm
If you are competing in multiple divisions (gi and no-gi), you only need to weigh in ONE time for the whole day.
Please visit www.grapplinggames.org/gg160 for the full weigh in schedule.
HOW TO WEIGH-IN:
​To discourage unhealthy and potentially dangerous weight-cuts and diets, we do not hold weigh-ins on the night before our tournaments. We recommend our athletes compete in a weight division that falls under their normal everyday weight.
Weigh-ins are without the gi at the venue at assigned times before your division. Check the event page on our website for more info on the designated weigh-in times for Kids, Teens, and Adults.
There is a 1-pound allowance to account for undergarments and scale difference
If you miss your scheduled weigh-in time, you will be considered absent, your name will be removed from the brackets, and the bracket will be re-drawn.
If you do not make weight or do not weigh-in at least 15 minutes before your division begins, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM YOUR WEIGHT DIVISIONS. If you signed up for Absolute divisions, you may still compete in those in your weight allows (ex. If you signed up for the Absolute No-Gi 0-170 lbs., but you weigh-in over 170 lbs., you will be disqualified from your Absolute division too).
Please make sure you are at the weight you registered for, as there will be no refunds or transfers given due to disqualification or missing weight for any reason.
Competitors 13-years old and above may not change weight divisions on the day of the tournament as brackets will already be finalized and posted. If you know you need to change your weight division after you have registered, please contact us before 6PM on the Friday before the tournament to change divisions.
TOURNAMENT RULES:
Please review the rules and feel free to contact us if you have any questions: Grappling Games Rules
Divisions
- Men's Gi$65
- Men's No-Gi$65
- Women's Gi$65
- Women's No-Gi$65
- Kids Gi$65
- Kids No-Gi$65
- Teens Gi$65
- Teens No-Gi$65
- Absolute Gi$65
- Absolute No-Gi$65
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the preliminary divisions posted?
The preliminary divisions are posted Thursday 09/03 by 8pm at www.grapplinggames.org/gg160.
What is the tentative Saturday weigh-in schedule?
Kids and Teens only competing in No-Gi weigh in from 8:00am - 8:45am. Kids and Teens only competing in Gi weigh in from 8:30am - 09:45am. Adults/Masters/Seniors only competing in Gi weigh in from 10:00am - 11:30am, and Adults/Masters/Seniors only competing in No-Gi weigh in from 11:00am - 12:30pm.
Do competitors in both Gi and No-Gi need to weigh in twice?
No. If you are competing in multiple divisions, Gi and No-Gi, you only need to weigh in one time for the whole day.
How are weigh-ins conducted?
Weigh-ins are without the gi at the venue at assigned times before your division. There is a 1-pound allowance to account for undergarments and scale difference.
Are there weigh-ins the night before the tournament?
No. The tournament does not hold weigh-ins on the night before the event.
What happens if I miss my scheduled weigh-in time?
If you miss your scheduled weigh-in time, you will be considered absent, your name will be removed from the brackets, and the bracket will be re-drawn.
What happens if I do not make weight or do not weigh in at least 15 minutes before my division begins?
You will be disqualified from your weight divisions. If you signed up for Absolute divisions, you may still compete in those only if your weight allows.
Can I get a refund or transfer if I am disqualified or miss weight?
No. There are no refunds or transfers due to disqualification or missing weight for any reason.
Can competitors change weight divisions on tournament day?
Competitors 13-years old and above may not change weight divisions on the day of the tournament. To change a weight division after registering, contact the organizers before 6PM on the Friday before the tournament.
Where can I find the full weigh-in schedule and rules?
The full weigh-in schedule is at www.grapplinggames.org/gg160. The rules are available at www.grapplinggames.org/rules.
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