Upcoming BJJ Tournaments in Toronto (2026)

Few Canadian cities run as many BJJ competitions as Toronto, with upcoming tournaments in and around the city, including the occasional event out in Markham.

Competing in Toronto? Explore BJJ academies in Toronto to find the right gym before tournament day.

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2026 ANNUAL JIU-JITSU FOR LIFE TEAM

2026 ANNUAL JIU-JITSU FOR LIFE TEAM

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

November 28th 2026
14 days
Divisions
Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids
Entry
$90.40 - $101.70
RISE BJJ - WHITE & BLUE BELT ROUND ROBIN TOURNAMENT- TORONTO

RISE BJJ - WHITE & BLUE BELT ROUND ROBIN TOURNAMENT- TORONTO

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

December 5th 2026
21 days
Divisions
Gi No-Gi Kids
Entry
$50 - $80
YOUTH CUP - BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP - TORONTO

YOUTH CUP - BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP - TORONTO

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

December 5th 2026
21 days
Divisions
Gi No-Gi Kids
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Grappling Industries TORONTO

Grappling Industries TORONTO

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

January 16th 2027
63 days
Divisions
Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids
Ruleset
Grappling Industries
Entry
$30 - $99
Prizes
Team
Pajama Time! 5 (gi)

Pajama Time! 5 (gi)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

January 23rd 2027
70 days
Divisions
Gi Absolute Kids
Entry
$5.48 - $38.39
Canadian Universities Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2027

Canadian Universities Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2027

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

March 13th 2027
119 days
Divisions
Gi No-Gi
Entry
$65
Prizes
Team
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2027 Ascension Jiu-Jitsu Championship

2027 Ascension Jiu-Jitsu Championship

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

March 27th 2027
133 days
Divisions
Gi No-Gi Kids
Entry
$101.70
Pajama Time! 4 (gi)

Pajama Time! 4 (gi)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

August 1st 2027
260 days
Divisions
Gi Absolute Kids
Entry
$10.97 - $54.85
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About BJJ tournaments in Toronto

Few Canadian cities run as many BJJ competitions as Toronto, with upcoming tournaments in and around the city, including the occasional event out in Markham. For a Toronto No-Gi schedule or your next bjj competition in Toronto, Ontario, every event shows dates, divisions and registration links.

Grappling Industries Toronto and the Godai Jiu Jitsu Open are the most frequent recurring events, and the Jiu-Jitsu For Life Team Annual, Submission Arts United Vaughan, the Lutando Series, Global Combat Jiu-Jitsu Toronto and the Canadian Universities Jiu-Jitsu Championship all return to the calendar. Organizers include Submission War, Dual Meet BJJ Tournaments, Godai, the Canadian Universities Jiu-Jitsu Association, Grappling Industries Canada and Next Generation Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and the ADCC Canada Open has also stopped in Toronto.

About two thirds of Toronto events run Gi divisions and a little under half offer No-Gi. Half of them include kids divisions, and close to half have an absolute bracket for anyone wanting extra rounds. Grappling Industries rules are the most common ruleset, and formats vary from round robin to double elimination. January, March and November are the busiest months, with July and June not far behind.

BJJ tournaments in Toronto: FAQs

When is the next Grappling Industries Toronto event?

Grappling Industries Toronto is one of the most regular events in the city. Any upcoming edition will appear in the list above with its date and registration link.

Is there an IBJJF Toronto Open?

We list every IBJJF event we track in Toronto. If one is scheduled, it will show in the list above, alongside the many local opens that run under other rulesets.

Can I find No-Gi tournaments in Toronto?

Yes. A little under half of Toronto events offer No-Gi divisions, and events like Global Combat Jiu-Jitsu Toronto and the ADCC Canada Open give No-Gi competitors more options.

Does Next Generation Brazilian Jiu Jitsu run tournaments in Toronto?

Yes, Next Generation Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the organizers that has hosted an event in Toronto. Check the list above for any upcoming dates.

When are most BJJ tournaments in Toronto held?

January, March and November are the busiest months, followed by July and June.