THE 2026 TRI-CITIES FALL GAMES - BJJ Tournament in Tennessee 2026

THE 2026 TRI-CITIES FALL GAMES

Kingsport, TN, United States

Description

Please visit www.grapplinggames.org/gg161 for the list preliminary divisions (posted Thursday 09/24 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 - 11:30am​

- Adults/Masters/Seniors only competing in Gi: 12:00pm - 2:15pm

- ​Adults/Masters/Seniors only competing in No-Gi: ​1:00pm - 3:15pm

Please visit www.grapplinggames.org/gg161 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$40
    18 years and above
  • Men's No-Gi$40
    18 years and above
  • Women's Gi$40
    18 years and above
  • Women's No-Gi$40
    18 years and above
  • Kids Gi$40
    4-12 years
  • Kids No-Gi$40
    4-12 years
  • Teens Gi$40
    13-17 years
  • Teens No-Gi$40
    13-17 years
  • Absolute Gi$40
  • Absolute No-Gi$40
  • Event T-Shirt$20
    This option gives you 20% off the official Grappling Games event t-shirt (normally priced at $25) to be picked up at the event.
  • 1 Spectator Ticket$15
    Admission for one spectator to the tournament. Children under 5 are free. (Spectator tickets may also be purchased at the tournament entrance in CASH ONLY for the same price)
  • 2 Spectator Tickets$30
    Admission for two spectators to the tournament. Children under 5 are free. (Spectator tickets may also be purchased at the tournament entrance in CASH ONLY for the same price)
  • 3 Spectator Tickets$45
    Admission for three spectators to the tournament. Children under 5 are free. (Spectator tickets may also be purchased at the tournament entrance in CASH ONLY for the same price)

Organizer

The Grappling Games

Frequently Asked Questions

When will preliminary divisions be posted?
Preliminary divisions are posted Thursday 09/24 by 8pm at www.grapplinggames.org/gg161.
What is the tentative weigh-in schedule?
Kids and Teens only competing in No-Gi weigh in from 8:30am to 9:45am. Kids and Teens only competing in Gi weigh in from 9:30am to 11:30am. Adults, Masters, and Seniors only competing in Gi weigh in from 12:00pm to 2:15pm, and those only competing in No-Gi weigh in from 1:00pm to 3:15pm.
Where do weigh-ins take place and what should competitors wear?
Weigh-ins are held at the venue at assigned times before your division. Weigh-ins are without the gi.
Is there a weight allowance at weigh-ins?
Yes. There is a 1-pound allowance to account for undergarments and scale difference.
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 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. No refunds or transfers are given due to disqualification or missing weight for any reason.
Can I still compete in absolute divisions if I miss weight?
You may still compete in absolute divisions if your weight allows. For example, if you registered for Absolute No-Gi 0-170 lbs. but weigh in over 170 lbs., you will also be disqualified from that absolute division.
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 weight after registering, contact the event 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 available at www.grapplinggames.org/gg161. Tournament rules are available at www.grapplinggames.org/rules.

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