THE 2026 NASHVILLE WINTER GAMES

Saturday, December 12, 2026 Lebanon, TN, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids

Entry

$70

Description

VENUE: Farm Bureau Exposition Center - 945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37087

Please visit www.grapplinggames.org/gg166 for the list preliminary divisions (posted Thursday 05/07 by 8pm).

TENTATIVE WEIGH-IN SCHEDULE:

* Kids and Teens competing in No-Gi: 8:30am - 9:45am

* Kids and Teens only competing in Gi: 9:30am - 11:15am

* Adults/Masters/Seniors competing in Gi: 11:00am - 1:30pm

* Adults/Masters/Seniors only competing in No-Gi: 1:00pm - 2:45pm

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/gg166 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 8:30–9:45am; Kids & Teens only Gi 9:30–11:15am; Adults/Masters/Seniors Gi 11:00am–1:30pm; Adults/Masters/Seniors only No-Gi 1:00–2:45pm. Weigh-ins at venue without gi; 1-lb allowance. Weigh once if entered in both gi and no-gi. Must weigh in at assigned time and at least 15 minutes before your division or be removed/disqualified.

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

Where is THE 2026 NASHVILLE WINTER GAMES being held?

Farm Bureau Exposition Center - 945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37087.

Where can I find the preliminary division list?

The preliminary divisions are posted at www.grapplinggames.org/gg166 and will be posted Thursday 05/07 by 8pm.

What is the tentative weigh-in schedule?

Kids and Teens No-Gi: 8:30am–9:45am; Kids and Teens only Gi: 9:30am–11:15am; Adults/Masters/Seniors Gi: 11:00am–1:30pm; Adults/Masters/Seniors only No-Gi: 1:00pm–2:45pm.

How are weigh-ins conducted?

Weigh-ins are at the venue without the gi at assigned times, there is a 1-pound allowance, and no weigh-ins are held the night before the tournament.

If I'm entered in both Gi and No-Gi divisions, do I 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.

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 are the consequences of not making weight or not weighing in on time?

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.

Can I change my weight division on the day of the tournament?

Competitors 13 years old and above may not change weight divisions on the day of the tournament; to change divisions you must contact organizers before 6PM on the Friday before the tournament.

Will I get a refund or transfer if I'm disqualified or miss weight?

There will be no refunds or transfers given due to disqualification or missing weight for any reason.

Where can I find the tournament rules?

The Grappling Games Rules are available at www.grapplinggames.org/rules.