Our inaugural event brought an incredible community together for nearly 500 matches. We’re taking everything we learned into our second event to make it bigger, better, and smoother.

We still believe in second chances. Our division formats will give every competitor the opportunity for at least two matches:

Two-person divisions: Best two out of three.

Three-person divisions: Round robin.

Divisions with four or more competitors: Double elimination.

Our next battle takes place during the 250th anniversary year of the historic Battles of Saratoga, a turning point in the American Revolution. As we gather to compete, we also honor the meaning of Memorial Day and remember those who died in military service.

Have a coupon from our inaugural event? It can be used toward entry into our May 29, 2027 tournament.

Prepare for the next battle!

Battle of Saratoga — May 29th, 2027

Join us Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday, May 29) as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga! Gi & No-Gi divisions for kids, teens, and adults.

Honoring the Battle of Saratoga (1777), widely regarded as the turning point of the American Revolution, where American forces under Horatio Gates and the battlefield leadership of Benedict Arnold defeated British General John Burgoyne, helping secure French support and ultimately American independence. As our nation commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the Revolution, Warrior Grappling is proud to celebrate the history, community, and warrior spirit of our region. More history. More battles. More to come.

Warrior Grappling, along with our founding sponsor, Matador, Ready. Step. Clean—helping set the industry standard in mat hygiene—proudly presents the Battle of Saratoga, a premier Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championship coming to the Capital Region on May 29th, 2027, at Wilton Mall in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Battle of Saratoga is designed to deliver a professional, competitor-focused tournament experience featuring top athletes from across the Northeast and beyond.

Event Weigh-Ins and Rules: 

https://warriorgrappling.com/rules

Cash Prize Absolute Series

A $500 cash prize will be awarded to the first-place winner in each of the four Adult Expert Absolute divisions: Male Gi, Male No-Gi, Female Gi, and Female No-Gi, for a total of $2,000 in cash prizes. Eligibility is limited to purple, brown, and black belts.

Event Highlights

• Professional Smoothcomp-powered tournament management

• Five competition areas with dedicated scoring tables

• Special 250th Anniversary Battle of Saratoga medals

• Warrior Grappling helms awarded to team champions

• Free admission for spectators

• Spectator-friendly venue in the Wilton Mall Food Court

• Vendor area and event partners

• Convenient location in Saratoga Springs, New York

• Grand Finale: Four Adult Expert Absolute divisions—Men’s Gi, Men’s No-Gi, Women’s Gi, and Women’s No-Gi—with a $500 winner-takes-all cash prize in each division ($2,000 total). Open to purple, brown, and black belts.

• Professional event photography provided by MMA Photography 

Whether you're a first-time competitor, a seasoned black belt, or a youth athlete looking to test your skills, Battle of Saratoga offers a challenging and exciting environment to showcase your Jiu-Jitsu.

Join us as competitors from across the region gather to determine who will earn the title of Battle of Saratoga Champion.

Date: May 29th, 2027

Location: Wilton Mall Food Court

Event Weigh-Ins and Rules