THE 2026 NASHVILLE FALL GAMES

Saturday, October 17, 2026 Nashville, TN, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids

Entry

$70

Description

Please visit www.grapplinggames.org/gg163 for the list preliminary divisions (posted Thursday 10/15 by 8pm).

TENTATIVE WEIGH-IN SCHEDULE:

Kids and Teens only competing in No-Gi: 8:30am - 9:45am
Kids and Teens only competing in Gi: 9:30am - 11:00am
Adults/Masters/Seniors only competing in Gi: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Adults/Masters/Seniors only competing in No-Gi: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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/gg163 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

Event Details

Weigh-In

Tentative weigh-ins: Kids/Teens No-Gi 8:30am–9:45am; Kids/Teens Gi 9:30am–11:00am; Adults/Masters/Seniors Gi 11:30am–1:00pm; Adults/Masters/Seniors No-Gi 1:00pm–2:30pm. Weigh-ins at venue without the gi; 1-pound allowance. One weigh-in covers multiple divisions. Missed/late weigh-in = removed/disqualified; must weigh in ≥15 minutes before division. Competitors 13+ cannot change divisions day-of; contact by 6PM Friday before event to change.

Divisions

Men's Gi$70
18 years and above
Men's No-Gi$70
18 years and above
Women's Gi$70
18 years and above
Women's No-Gi$70
18 years and above
Kids Gi$70
4-12 years
Kids No-Gi$70
4-12 years
Teens Gi$70
13-17 years
Teens No-Gi$70
13-17 years
Absolute Gi$70
Absolute No-Gi$70

Organizer

The Grappling Games

Frequently Asked Questions

When are preliminary divisions posted?

Preliminary divisions are posted Thursday 10/15 by 8pm at www.grapplinggames.org/gg163.

What is the tentative weigh-in schedule?

Kids and Teens only competing in No-Gi: 8:30am - 9:45am. Kids and Teens only competing in Gi: 9:30am - 11:00am. Adults/Masters/Seniors only competing in Gi: 11:30am - 1:00pm. Adults/Masters/Seniors only competing in No-Gi: 1:00pm - 2:30pm.

Do competitors in both Gi and No-Gi need to weigh in twice?

No. If you are competing in multiple divisions, you only need to weigh in one time for the whole day.

How do weigh-ins work?

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 weigh-ins held 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 weigh in late?

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 only if your weight allows.

Are refunds or transfers given for missing weight or disqualification?

No refunds or transfers are given 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. If you need to change your weight division after registering, contact the organizer before 6PM on the Friday before the tournament.

Where can competitors review the tournament rules?

Tournament rules are available at www.grapplinggames.org/rules.