DENVER

NOV 21 + 22

CoBank Arena at the National Western Center

The UFC BJJ Opens comes to Denver in November for a best-in-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition. Set in the Suwanee Sports Academy, the BJJ Opens Atlanta is set to be one of the top BJJ Tournament Competition in 2026.

Open to boys/girls youth divisions and men's/women's adult divisions, Denver is open to all skill and experience levels.

All Participants Receive a Commemorative UFC BJJ Opens T-Shirt.

FORMAT

YOUTH - ADULT DIVISIONS

AGES - BASED ON BIRTH YEAR

Boys & Girls Youth Divisions

Multiple Matches
Medals for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place

Men's & Women's Adult Divisions

White, Blue, & Purple Belts - Multiple Matches
Brown and Black belts - Single Elimination
Medals for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place
Masters I 30+, Masters II 40+, Masters III 50+

Brown & Black Belts
- Medals for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place
- Cash Prize for top black belt finishers

RULES

IMPORTANT DATES

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Early Bird Registration Ends: 10/21
Registration Closes: 11/6
Professor Correction Period: 11/10
Preliminary Bracket Release: 11/11
Schedule Release Date: 11/13
- Subject to change if divisions fill earlier than expected

Questions:

LOCATION

CoBank Arena at the National Western Center

4850 National Western Drive, Denver, CO

HOTELS

All competitors are encouraged to use Team Travel Source to book hotel accommodations for this event.

- Link Coming Soon!

WEIGH INS

Weight In:

1 Hour Before Your First Scheduled Match

*Please note - Doors Open at 8:00am; First Matches Begin at 9:00am

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Doors Open at 8:00am; First Matches Begin at 9:00am

Youth No Gi - Adult No Gi - Absolute No Gi

Youth Gi - Adult Gi - Absolute Gi

YOUTH WEIGHT CLASSES

Youth Weight Classes
Division Name	Maximum Weight
Youth 45	45
Youth 55	55
Youth 65	65
Youth 75	75
Youth 85	85
Youth 95	95
Youth 105	105
Youth 115	115
Youth 125	125
Youth 135	135
Youth 145	145
Youth 155+	155+

ADULT WEIGHT CLASSES

Adult Weight Classes
Division Name	Maximum Weight
Atomweight	105
Strawweight	115
Flyweight	125
Bantamweight	135
Featherweight	145
Lightweight	155
Welterweight	170
Middleweight	185
Light Heavyweight	205
Heavyweight	265

AGES & DIVISIONS

Youth Divisions: 8-17U

Age Groups
- Peewee: 7 and Under
- Youth: 8–9 years
- Youth: 10-11
- Teen I: 12-13
- Teen II: 14–15 years
- Juvenile: 16–17 years
Skill Levels:
- Gi: White, Gray, Yellow, Orange/Green Belts Only
- No Gi: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
  - Beginner: 0-2 Years Experience, White Belt
  - Intermediate: 2-4 Years Experience, Grey and Yellow Belts (Recommended)
  - Advanced: 4+ Years Experience Orange and Green Belts (Recommended)

Adult Divisions: 18+

Age Groups
- Adult: 18+
- Masters I: 30-39
- Masters II: 40-49
- Masters III: 50+
Skill Levels
- Gi: White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black Belts
- No Gi: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
  - Beginner: 0-2 Years Experience, White Belts Only
  - Intermediate: 2-4 Years Experience, Blue & Purple Belts
  - Expert: 4+ Years Experience, Brown & Black Belt

TRAVEL

Suggested Airport: Denver International Airport (DEN)

RULES

Please click here: BJJ OPENS RULES

COST

$150 - EARLY BIRD PRICING (ends 10/21)

$175 - LATE REGISTRATION PRICING

$75 - SECOND DIVISION

POINT OF CONTACT

info@ufcbjjopens.com

REFUND POLICY

If there is only 1 athlete is registered for a division, athlete can choose between a refund or credit. Other than that, there are no refunds provided for this event.

Partners

2026 UFC BJJ OPENS

DENVER

NOV 21 + 22

DENVER

FORMAT

IMPORTANT DATES

LOCATION

HOTELS

WEIGH INS

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

YOUTH WEIGHT CLASSES

ADULT WEIGHT CLASSES

AGES & DIVISIONS

TRAVEL

RULES

COST

POINT OF CONTACT

REFUND POLICY

UFC BJJ Opens