PHOENIX

SEP 12 + 13

PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER

The UFC BJJ Opens comes to Phoenix in September for a best-in-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition. Set in the Phoenix Convention Center, the BJJ Opens Phoenix 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, Las Vegas 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

Ages 6 & 7 will compete in co-ed division
Ages 8-17 will compete in boys & girls 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 1st Place Winners

RULES

IMPORTANT DATES

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Early Bird Registration Ends: 8/12
Registration Closes: 9/8
Schedule Release Date: Wed 9/9
Bracket Release: 9/10
Subject to change if divisions fill earlier than expected

Questions:

LOCATION

Phoenix Convention Center

100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

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
All athletes must wear shorts and rashguard/sports top for weigh ins
- Gi athletes are not required to wear Gi for weigh ins.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

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

Youth No Gi Youth Gi - Adult No Gi - Adult Gi - Absolute No Gi

WEIGHT CLASSES

Youth and Adult Weight Classes
Division Name	Maximum Weight
Youth 55	55
Youth 65	65
Youth 75	75
Youth 85	85
Youth 95	95
Atomweight	105
Strawweight	115
Flyweight	125
Bantamweight	135
Featherweight	145
Lightweight	155
Welterweight	170
Middleweight	185
Light Heavyweight	205
Heavyweight	206+

AGES & DIVISIONS

Youth Divisions: 8-17U

Gi:
- White, Gray, Yellow, Orange/Green Belts Only
No Gi:
- Beginner: White belts only
- Intermediate: 1-3 Years Experience, Grey and Yellow Belts (Recommended)
- Advanced: 3-5 Years Experience Orange and Green Belts (Recommended)

Adult Divisions: 18+

Gi:
- White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black Belts
No Gi:
- Beginner: White Belts Only
- Intermediate: 1-3 Years Experience, Blue & Purple Belts
- Expert: 3-5 Years Experience, Brown & Black Belt
Adult Absolute
- Separated by Belt, No White Belt Divisions
- Must Place in Division to be Eligible

RULES

Please click here: BJJ OPENS RULES

COST

$150 - EARLY BIRD PRICING (ends 8/12)

$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

PHOENIX

SEP 12 + 13

PHOENIX

FORMAT

IMPORTANT DATES

LOCATION

HOTELS

WEIGH INS

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

WEIGHT CLASSES

AGES & DIVISIONS

RULES

COST

POINT OF CONTACT

REFUND POLICY

UFC BJJ Opens