US Open 2026
San Jose, California, United States
Description
This year marks the 31st Anniversary of the U.S. Open Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament. For over three decades, the U.S. Open has been one of the most prestigious events in the sport. We invite you to join us for this historic occasion, celebrate with us, and take part in one of the most anticipated tournaments of the year.
The U.S. Open 2026 Tournament will be held on Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th, 2026 at Independence High School, 717 N Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95133, United States.
All Age Divisions from Kids, Juveniles, Adults, and Masters, - all belt ranks are welcome to compete.
Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each division. Every registered competitor will receive a complimentary tournament t-shirt.
Pre-Schedule
Kids will compete in Gi and NoGi on Saturday
Juveniles, Adults, and Masters will compete in Gi and NoGi on Sunday
This is not a final schedule and may change due to the number of competitors.
Bracket System
Our brackets are designed to provide 2 or more matches for willing participants in their divisions if possible. When brackets have 2 competitors, they will compete in a best 2 out of 3 to determine the champion. For brackets of 3 competitors, they will compete in a true round-robin and the champion will be determined by the number and types of wins. For brackets of 4 or more competitors, there may be 2 or more matches for each competitor. All competitors who do not have anyone registered in their division will automatically be awarded a gold medal. We are NOT doing consolation matches at this event. More information will be sent to single competitors as the brackets are being completed.
Juvenile athletes will compete in their own division, but they’ll have the option to compete in the Adult division — as long as they meet belt and weight requirements and provide a signed waiver with parental authorization.
Waiver:
https://bjjtour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BJJ_Tour_Waiver.pdf
Please email this waiver and the competitor info to tournament@bjjtour.com.
OPEN DIVISION
No Open Division for white belts and kids. Juvenile, Adults and Master only! Blue & Purple Belts – you may compete ONLY if you qualified in the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place of your weight division. All Brown & Black Belts sign-up after your division is complete. NO EXTRA COST!!
SCHOOL PRIZES
TEACHERS & ACADEMY OWNERS: Trophies for FIRST, SECOND and THIRD PLACE in the ADULTS and KIDS DIVISIONS.
CHECK-IN
Competitors check-in at Independence High School, 717 N Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95133, United States on Saturday and Sunday starting at 8:00am. Please arrive at least one hour prior to your match time. You do not have to be there at 8:00am if your matches start at noon for example.
Bring valid identification such as a driver’s license, passport, or IBJJF ID.
Kids checking in will need a BIRTH CERTIFICATE, PASSPORT or IBJJF ID.
A copy or a photo of the birth certificate is OK.
All Kid Competitors are required to show their valid identification in the form of Birth Certificate, Passport or IBJJF card to compete. Any Kid Competitor without valid identification will be disqualified and will not compete. No refunds.
All Adult, Master & Juvenile Competitors are required to show their valid identification in the form of Drivers License, Passport, State Identification or IBJJF card to compete. Any Adult, Master or Juvenile Competitor without valid identification will be disqualified and will not compete. No refunds.
WEIGH-IN
You will weigh in with your uniform on right before your first match in the division. For Gi divisions, you will weigh in with your GI and Belt on. For NoGi, you will weigh in with your shorts and rash guard on. If you are doing both divisions, you will weigh in for each division. Weight classes are MAXIMUMS.
There is a 0.9 lb allowance for all divisions.
Example: Weight class is 53 lbs so the competitor can be a maximum of 53.9 lbs with their uniform on.
Divisions
- Kids Gi - BJJ Tour$119
- Kids No-Gi - BJJ Tour$119
- Boys Gi - BJJ Tour$119
- Boys No-Gi - BJJ Tour$119
- Girls Gi - BJJ Tour$119
- Girls No-Gi - BJJ Tour$119
- Juvenile Male Gi - BJJ Tour$119
- Juvenile Male No-Gi - BJJ Tour$119
- Juvenile Female Gi - BJJ Tour$119
- Juvenile Female No-Gi - BJJ Tour$119
- Male Gi - BJJ Tour$129
- Male No-Gi - BJJ Tour$129
- Female Gi - BJJ Tour$129
- Female No-Gi - BJJ Tour$129
- Male Absolute Gi - BJJ Tour$0
- Male Absolute No-Gi - BJJ Tour$0
- Female Absolute Gi - BJJ Tour$0
- Female Absolute No-Gi - BJJ Tour$0
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the US Open 2026?
The U.S. Open 2026 will be held on Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th, 2026 at Independence High School, 717 N Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95133, United States.
Which age and belt divisions can compete?
Kids, Juveniles, Adults, and Masters are welcome to compete, and all belt ranks are welcome.
What is the pre-schedule for Gi and No-Gi divisions?
Kids will compete in Gi and NoGi on Saturday. Juveniles, Adults, and Masters will compete in Gi and NoGi on Sunday. This is not a final schedule and may change due to the number of competitors.
When is competitor check-in and what should competitors bring?
Competitor check-in is at Independence High School on Saturday and Sunday starting at 8:00am. Competitors should arrive at least one hour prior to their match time and bring valid identification.
What identification is required for kids?
Kids must show a birth certificate, passport, or IBJJF ID to compete; a copy or photo of the birth certificate is OK. Any Kid Competitor without valid identification will be disqualified and will not compete, with no refunds.
What identification is required for Adult, Master, and Juvenile competitors?
Adult, Master, and Juvenile competitors must show a driver's license, passport, state identification, or IBJJF card to compete. Any competitor in these groups without valid identification will be disqualified and will not compete, with no refunds.
How and when do weigh-ins work?
Competitors weigh in with their uniform on right before their first match in the division. Gi competitors weigh in with Gi and belt on; NoGi competitors weigh in with shorts and rash guard on. Competitors doing both divisions weigh in for each division.
Is there a weight allowance?
There is a 0.9 lb allowance for all divisions. Weight classes are maximums; for example, a 53 lb class allows a competitor to weigh up to 53.9 lbs with uniform on.
How does the bracket system work?
Brackets are designed to provide 2 or more matches for willing participants if possible. Two-person brackets are best 2 out of 3, three-person brackets are true round-robin, and brackets of 4 or more competitors may provide 2 or more matches for each competitor. There are no consolation matches at this event.
Who can enter the Open Division?
There is no Open Division for white belts or kids. Juvenile, Adult, and Master Blue and Purple Belts may compete only if they placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their weight division. Brown and Black Belts sign up after their division is complete, with no extra cost.
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