This page lists upcoming BJJ events in Bulgaria, from Gi and No-Gi opens to national championships. BJJ in Sofia dominates the calendar, with the capital hosting the large majority of tournaments. Burgas on the Black Sea coast comes next, followed by Plovdiv, and events also take place in cities such as Stara Zagora, Varna and Pazardzhik.
Grappling Industries is the most regular visitor, running editions in Sofia and elsewhere in Bulgaria. Other recurring competitions include the AGF Plovdiv Championships, AGF Varna Championships, the SJJIFBF Sofia Spring Open Gi & No-Gi, the FUJI European Open, the Bulgarian National BJJ Championship, the ADCC Black Sea Open and the Pazardzhik Open BJJ. Active organisers include the International Submission Fighting Association and the Bulgarian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
Gi and No-Gi divisions are offered equally, and around three in ten events include an absolute division. Just over a quarter of events run kids divisions. Entry fees are modest, typically around €12–€48 for adults. The season peaks towards the end of the year, with December the busiest month, followed by October, November, September and June.
